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Christmas at Wentworth Castle Gardens

A festive family enjoy a winter visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens
A festive family enjoy a winter visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens | © National Trust/Annapurna Mellor

Explore the beauty of winter and enjoy the festive Christmas season at Wentworth Castle Gardens with a range of events to suit everyone.

Enchanted Tree Trail

29 November - 8 February anytime between 10am & 4pm

How do your favourite woodland animals survive the winter season? Join our winter trail and peek into the secret, enchanted world of the garden’s best-loved creatures. 

  • Free, normal admission applies

Woolly Jumper Walk

29 November - 8 February anytime between 10am & 4pm

The parkland changes with the seasons and in winter has a beauty all of its own.

Pick up a map in the Visitor Shed when you arrive on site and follow the ‘Woolly Jumper’ markers through the parkland on this 2.5 mile (4km) walk.

Pull on your wellies, wrap up warmly and head out to enjoy woodland views, admire historic monuments and catch a glimpse of the parkland wildlife.

Download the map here 

  • Free, normal admission applies 
Woolly jumper trail marker at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Woolly jumper trail marker at Wentworth Castle Gardens | © NT images/Annapurna Mellor
Two people and a dog are silhouetted standing next to the rotunda. The rotunda is a round brick building supported by six pillars surrounding it and has steps leading up to it.

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Family-friendly things to do at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Wentworth Castle Gardens is the perfect place for a family adventure. Explore the gardens - from the turrets of Stainborough Castle to the hiding places in the Union Jack Gardens. Try out our sensory or orienteering trails, and don't forget to call into the adventure play area before you leave.

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Wentworth Castle Gardens is a two pawprint rated place. Take a look at our top tips for bringing your dog to Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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Choose from a delicious range of seasonal and locally sourced bites in the Long Barn Café. Don't miss our second-hand bookshop and new Reading Room.

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From twinkling winter lights and houses dressed for the season, to wreath making, storytelling with Mrs Claus and meeting Father Christmas himself, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Yorkshire. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.

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