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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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12 Jul to 25 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 105 other dates or times
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Eco-warrior trail 

Explore the Gardens to learn about the eco-friendly work we do here and how you can help by becoming an eco-warrior!

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12 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
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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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12 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 50 other dates or times
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Beginners’ Running group 

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

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16 Jul to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 24 other dates or times
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Orangery and walled garden tours 

A secret door in a wall. Where will it lead? 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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18 Jul to 15 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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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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18 Jul to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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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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23 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 39 other dates or times
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Football fun with Barnsley FC Community Trust 

As part of our Summer of Play, get moving and sharpen your football skills, during this informal drop-in skills session on the Play Field.

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on
24 Jul to 5 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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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on
25 Jul to 22 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
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Teddy Zip-line 

As part of our Summer of Play, bring your teddy for a thrilling ride down Stainborough Castle.

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on
28 Jul to 18 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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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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on
29 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Quiet hour early opening 

Join us for a relaxed early opening at Wentworth Castle Gardens. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals who would benefit from a quieter environment to enjoy our Summer of Play.

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on
30 Jul to 13 Aug 2025
at
09:00 to 10:00
+ 1 other date or time
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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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30 Jul to 29 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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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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31 Jul to 27 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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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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1 Aug to 5 Dec 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 19 other dates or times
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Silent Disco! 

As part of our Summer of Play, and to celebrate National Playday, join us at Stainborough Castle for a fun filled family dance experience.

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on
6 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
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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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on
7 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 19:00
+ 3 other dates or times
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Cricket skills with Rockingham CCC 

As part of our Summer of Play, try something new or sharpen your cricket skills, during this informal drop-in skills session on the Play Field.

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7 Aug to 21 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Outdoor theatre: Much Ado about Nothing by The HandleBards 

Join theatre group the HandleBards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado about Nothing' like you've never seen before.

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on
7 Aug 2025
at
18:30 to 20:30
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Composting fun with a gardener 

As part of our Summer of Play, come and chat to our gardens team about how you can compost at home and try our fun waste-sorting game.

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
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Explore the parkland - Family adventure 

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 as part of your Summer of Play adventures.

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
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Give Orienteering a Go 

As part of our Summer of Play, we've teamed up with South Yorkshire Orienteers so you can give orienteering a go within the stunning surrounds of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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on
19 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
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Story Shell with Barnsley Libraries 

As part of our Summer of Play, join the Barnsley Libraries team at Stainborough Castle for an immersive storytelling experience.

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20 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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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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11 Sep to 13 Nov 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 2 other dates or times
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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
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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
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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