Christmas at 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: from winter walks and craft workshops, to 'Meet the Deer' and the community toy swap.

Getting ready for Christmas

Get into the festive spirit at Wentworth Castle Gardens. Why not stop in the Long Barn Café to warm up with a hot drink and a slice of cake?

Wreath Making workshop

Friday 22, Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Bring some sparkle to your day and create a unique decoration to take home.

Inspired by and using natural materials from around the gardens, the team will guide you through each stage of making your own Christmas wreath, from selection to inspiration. Using greenery, such as holly and yew, from the gardens will mean that you will be able to take home a little bit of Wentworth, to enjoy over the festive season.

£50 per person (includes admission to the gardens and parkland)
Booking is essential
This workshop is suitable for those aged 18+

Community Toy Swap and Create & Craft for Christmas

Saturday 30 November & Sunday 1 December, 10.30am-2.30pm

Bring along pre-loved toys that your children have grown out of and swap them for new-to-you gifts that they will love! Bring a toy on the day to have free admission to the gardens.

Running alongside the Toy Swap, our drop-in craft sessions are the perfect opportunity to start feeling festive and make a winter decoration with the Create & Craft team.

No need to book, just pop along on the day.
More information here: Toy Swap and Create & Craft

Festive scene at Wentworth Castle Gardens | © NT images/ Annapurna Mellor

Wildlife in Winter

What wonderful wildlife stories will you and your family discover this winter and Christmas time?

Enchanted Tree Trail

Throughout December and January, anytime between 10am & 4pm

Peek into the secret, enchanted world of the garden's winter wildlife.

Free, normal admission applies

Meet the Deer at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Friday 6, 13 & 20 and Saturday 7, 14 & 21 December

8.30– 10am.

Come and meet the Wentworth Castle deer, before the doors open for other visitors, and experience a magical time for all the family.

Join farmer, Terry, to learn about caring for these wonderful creatures and then help to give the deer their breakfast before heading to Long Barn to enjoy your own seasonal breakfast.

Tickets between £10 & £19
Booking essential (Update: Now fully booked for 2024)

Woolly Jumper Walk

Throughout December and January, anytime between 10am & 4pm

The parkland has a beauty all of its own in winter. Pull on your wellies, wrap up warmly and head out to explore wide open spaces, experience fantastic views, admire parkland monuments and enjoy the company of the parkland deer.

Download the map here

Free, normal admission applies

Woolly jumper trail marker at Wentworth Castle Gardens | © NT images/Annapurna Mellor

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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 Multisensory or Orienteering Trails, and don't forget to call into the adventure play area before you leave.