De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton
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Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments, spanning nearly two and a half centuries (1614-1859), to the De Grey family of Wrest Park. Read more about the history of the mausoleum. Before You Go Opening Times: The mausoleum is open from 2 pm - 4 pm on the first Sunday of each month between April and October, and on one Wednesday a month between May and July. The dates for 2017 are as follows: Sunday 2nd April Sunday 7th May Wednesday 17th May Sunday 4th June Wednesday 14th June Sunday 2nd July Wednesday 12th July Sunday 6th August Sunday 3rd September For further information phone 01525 860000 (Option 2). Parking: No parking on site but there is on-street parking available on surrounding streets. Facilities: There are no facilities on site but there is a pub in the village and more options in either Flitwick or Ampthill. Plan a Great Day Out If you are looking for things to do in the area, less than two miles away, in the pretty village of Silsoe, lies Wrest Park. Previously home to the De Grey family, with dazzling parterres and fragrant borders, sweeping views and woodland walks, it's a real treat for the senses. Once you've explored some of its 90 acres and 300 years of garden history, treat yourself to something tasty at the café, learn more about Wrest at War in the exhibition, or let the kids run off some steam in the playground. Opening Times 3 May 2017 - 24 March 2018 Open 2pm-4pm on the first Sunday of each month between April and October. | |||||||||||||||||||||