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Find out when Wentworth Castle Garden is open, how to get here, things to see and do and more.
Christmas at Wentworth Castle Gardens
The Christmas offer is now ended for 2024. Please check back for Christmas 2025.
Preparing for Christmas
Wreath Making workshop
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
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
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
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