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A view of the old Gate House at the old deer park between Revesby and Horncastle, Lincolnshire

Revesby

in the county of Lincolnshire

Pictures of Silsoe

About Silsoe

Blessedly spared from the ravages of modern traffic now drawn away by the building of a by-pass, Silsoe has a lovely High Street lined with architectural gems from several periods.

Silsoe is mostly noted for Wrest Park, a mansion in French Chateaux style which was the home of the de Grey family. Surrounding the house there are over 90 acres of garden and parkland laid out in the early 18th-century and later enhanced by Capability Brown. Here amid spectacular settings you can see a rich array of historic garden buildings and statues. The French garden with its exquisite fountain is particularly beautiful. The Orangery built by Earl de Grey is of note, so too is the Bath House. These dreamy gardens are very atmospheric of their era and provide a fascinating visit for all the family. They are in the care of English Heritage as is the de Grey family mausoleum at Fitton.

The parish church dedicated to St.James, is built of local sandstone and has a lofty, embattled clock tower. Although built early in the 19th-century, the church depicts traditional English church style and on entering one gains the overall impression of a church belonging to an earlier age.

The village lies off the A507 within a network of interesting towns and villages. There is a close-by waterfowl park, traditional pubs, cafes and restaurants.

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A picture of Ampthill

Ampthill (13 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW of Silsoe)

The lovely town of Ampthill lies sheltered by hills in the sandstone belt of Bedfordshire...

Old Warden, Bedfordshire

Old Warden (23 Pictures) a Picturesque Village in the county of Bedfordshire

(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction NE of Silsoe)

Old Warden is a sleepy Bedfordshire village with pretty honey-coloured thatched cottages and a wealth of other interesting buildings...

Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Hitchin (51 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Hertfordshire

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction SE of Silsoe)

Hitchin is a historic market town in Hertfordshire, characterized by its medieval and Georgian architecture. It has a vibrant market square, a variety of pubs, and the picturesque Hitchin Lavender fields in the surrounding countryside...

Woburn Deer Park, Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire. August 2006

Woburn (30 Pictures) in the county of Bedfordshire

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction W of Silsoe)

The picturesque village of Woburn has an mixture of delightful old cottages and the magnificent Woburn Abbey...

Pony's

Bedford (71 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Bedfordshire

(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N of Silsoe)

Bedford is the historic County town of Bedfordshire with a beautiful riverside setting on the great River Ouse. John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's has strong associations with this town...

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Wrest House, Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Wrest Park House and Gardens (70 Pictures)

(0.8 miles, 1.3 km)

Wrest Park House was once the home of the de Grey family whose Mausoleum is at nearby Flitton. The gardens form a charming.....

Cainhoe Castle, Clophill, Bedfordshire.

Cainhoe Castle (2 Pictures)

(1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NE)

The remains of a late 11th or early 12th century motte and bailey castle with three baileys. Cainhoe castle was probably occupied.....

A picture of Houghton House

Houghton House (24 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NW)

Houghton House is a 3 story stately home built by Lady Pembroke in 1621. Houghton is reputedly the model for "House Beautiful" in.....

Sunset in April at Rowney Warren, Nr Chicksands, Shefford, Beds

Rowney Warren (1 Pictures)

(3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE)

Rowney Warren is a lively woodland managed jointly by the Southill Estate and the Forestry Commission. The wood is predominantly.....

Swiss Garden, Old Warden, Bedfordshire - October 2005

The Swiss Garden (29 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NE)

These glorious gardens, laid out in the early part of the 19th century, fully embrace the romanticism of the era. The fashion at.....

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The Shuttleworth Collection (48 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)

The Shuttleworth Collection - a unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight. This unique collection.....

A sunny winter December 17th 2006 at Shuttleworth House, Bedfordshire

Shuttleworth House (3 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction NE)

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