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Summer of Play at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

With a fairy-tale castle, secret gardens and winding wilderness paths, Wentworth Castle Gardens is the perfect setting for your Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England. Join us every day throughout the holidays.

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22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Orienteering at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

We've teamed up with South Yorkshire Orienteers so you can give orienteering a go any day of the year at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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22 Aug to 25 Oct 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 64 other dates or times

Kaleidoscope of butterflies 

Visit our new summer art installation created by local artists Jo Veal, Patrick Amber and our community. Inspired by The HERDS project, a groundbreaking public art and climate initiative, and our grassland habitat restoration work.

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22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Butterfly drop-in crafts 

As part of our Summer of Play, join us for some family fun at our crafting drop-in sessions, inspired by our Kaleidoscope of butterflies art installation.

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22 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 16:00

Big Bookshop Sale 

Visit the Blackbourn room to explore our Big Bookshop Sale and discover a range of pre-loved books.

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23 Aug to 25 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times

Archery Experience with Iron Age Archery 

As part of our Summer of Play, try your hand at archery on the play field. Who will be the first to hit the bullseye?

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26 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
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11:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time

Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny 

As part of our Summer of Play, come and practise your Yoga moves by copying Yo-Yo the Yoga bunny's balances and poses.

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27 Aug to 29 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time

Beginners’ Running group 

Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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27 Aug to 31 Dec 2025
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10:15 to 12:00
+ 18 other dates or times

Ranger Rambles at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Join the Rangers for a monthly ramble in the extensive parkland and woodlands of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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27 Aug to 27 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Summer Lates 

Come and enjoy the longer summer days every Thursday in August when we will be extending our opening hours until 7pm.

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28 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 19:00

House Tours at Wentworth Castle 

Take a peek inside the grand house at the centre of the estate on a select number of volunteer-led tours through Wentworth Castle, now Northern College.

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5 Sep to 5 Dec 2025
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10:30 to 12:00
+ 15 other dates or times

Bat walks 

Discover more about our most secretive residents with an informative talk and sunset walk. Recommended age 8+.

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11 Sep to 18 Sep 2025
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18:30 to 20:30
+ 1 other date or time

Step into history walk - Builders of Wentworth 

Who were the builders of the Wentworth estate? Discover the story behind some of the most iconic structures on site during this friendly volunteer-led walk.

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15 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 12:30

Walk with a Gardener - Weeds, friend or foe? 

Are garden weeds beneficial or a nuisance? Is there more to them than we think? Find out more on this informative walk.

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17 Sep 2025
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13:30 to 14:30

Aspects of Architecture - Heritage Open Days Festival 

Explore Wentworth Castle Gardens remarkable architectural features with free entry for all during the festival and different events to discover each day there is something for everyone!

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19 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
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10:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times

Step into history walks - Parkland Monuments 

Head out into the parkland on a friendly volunteer-led walk to learn about the way in which Thomas and William Wentworth shaped their wider estate.

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19 Sep to 17 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 12:45
+ 1 other date or time

Four Phases of Wentworth tours- Heritage Open Days 

Join our volunteers to admire and learn more about the different historical phases of the mansion house, now managed by Northern College.

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19 Sep 2025
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13:30 to 15:30

Orangery and walled garden tours - Heritage Open Days 

A secret door in a wall. Where will it lead? As part of the Heritage Open Days Festival, this behind the scenes tour will explore the history, current work and future plans for this historically productive area which is rarely open for public view.

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20 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

Aspects of Architecture photography walk - Heritage Open Days 

As part of our Heritage Open Days event explore some of the estate’s remarkable architectural features and discover new ways of capturing them on this guided photography walk through the gardens and parkland.

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21 Sep 2025
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11:00 to 12:30

Explore the parkland 

Would you like to explore the parkland but not sure where to start? Join this informal walk to discover the beauty of the wider estate through the changing seasons. Dogs welcome.

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9 Oct to 13 Nov 2025
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13:00 to 14:30
+ 1 other date or time

Walk with a Gardener - Fungi and folklore 

Join our outdoors team for a walk round the site to explore the different fungi we have here at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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15 Oct 2025
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11:00 to 12:30

Walk with a Gardener - Conservatory from then to now 

Have you ever wondered about the Victorian glasshouse in the centre of the Gardens. Join our gardener Heidi to learn more about the history, design details and plant collections inside this beautiful building.

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4 Dec 2025
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11:00 to 12:00