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Christmas at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Explore the beauty of winter and enjoy the festive Christmas season at Wentworth Castle Gardens with a range of events to suit everyone.
Sustainable wreath making
Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November, 9.30 - 12.30
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+
Enchanted Tree Trail
Throughout December and January, 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
Meet the Deer at Wentworth Castle Gardens
Fridays 5, 12 & 19 and Saturdays 6, 13 & 20 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 our farmer Terry to learn about these wonderful creatures and how to look after them. Afterwards, join the elves in the Long Barn Café for a warming festive breakfast.
- Tickets between £10 & £22
- Booking essential
Woolly Jumper Walk
Throughout December and January, 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
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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.
Visiting Wentworth Castle Gardens with your dog
Wentworth Castle Gardens is a two pawprint rated place. Take a look at our top tips for bringing your dog to Wentworth Castle Gardens.
Eating and shopping at Wentworth Castle Gardens
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.
Christmas in Yorkshire
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.
