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at Wentworth Castle Gardens

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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13 Sep 2025 to 1 Mar 2026
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 138 other dates or times

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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on
15 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30

Beginners’ Running group 

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

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17 Sep to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 15 other dates or times

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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on
17 Sep 2025
at
13:30 to 14:30

Bat walks 

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

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18 Sep 2025
at
18:30 to 20:30

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
at
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
at
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 14:15
+ 2 other dates or times

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
at
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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on
21 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30

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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25 Sep to 27 Nov 2025
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11:00 to 13:00
+ 2 other dates or times

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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3 Oct to 5 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times

Open Archives - Electricity 

Look behind the scenes and hear about some of the recent research discoveries including the introduction of electricity at Wentworth Castle in the 19th century.

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on
7 Oct 2025
at
10:30 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

Fungi photography walk 

Explore Wentworth Castle Gardens fungi and autumn colours through your own lens with our experienced volunteer photographer, Steve.

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10 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30

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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on
15 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30

Wildlings hunt family trail 

Explore the Gardens to learn about fungi, folklore and magic on this family friendly trail.

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25 Oct to 28 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 26 other dates or times

Wildlings mask making 

Join us for some family fun this October half term at our folklore themed craft drop-in sessions for all the family.

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on
27 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times

Autumn colour photography walk 

As the colours of the autumn trees are at their most vibrant, join this informal photography walk around some of the most scenic spots in the gardens and parkland.

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5 Nov 2025
at
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 gardener Heidi to learn more about the history, design details and plant collections inside this beautiful building.

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on
4 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00