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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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on
27 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 36 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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on
31 Jul to 18 Dec 2024
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 20 other dates or times
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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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on
1 Aug to 12 Sep 2024
at
13:00 to 14:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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The HandleBards' The Comedy of Errors 

Join theatre group the HandleBards for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors, set in the grounds of beautiful Stainborough Castle. For one night only, cycle through the gardens to reach the performance!

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on
1 Aug 2024
at
19:00 to 21:15
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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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on
9 Aug to 18 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 12:45
+ 4 other dates or times
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Storytime with Create & Craft 

Join us for a fun family book reading and discover the joy of plants with our Create & Craft volunteers.

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on
9 Aug to 23 Aug 2024
at
11:15 to 12:30
+ 3 other dates or times
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Photography top-tips 

Join our volunteer Steve for this top-tips drop-in session to learn how to take great photographs on your own camera or phone.

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on
14 Aug 2024
at
14:00 to 16:00
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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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on
28 Aug to 28 Nov 2024
at
11:00 to 13:00
+ 3 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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on
30 Aug to 13 Dec 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 19 other dates or times
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Walk & talk with a gardener: climate change & the garden 

How is climate change affecting Wentworth Castle Gardens? Join gardener Heidi to hear more about this fascinating and important issue and learn what you can do to reduce the impact of climate change in your garden at home.

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on
11 Sep 2024
at
11:00 to 12:00
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Step into history walks - Wentworth figures 

Uncover some of the colourful histories of Wentworth Castle Gardens by joining a friendly volunteer-led walk.

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on
19 Sep to 17 Oct 2024
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Archives on Tour at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Another opportunity to join Barnsley Archives and our resident Archives team to take a closer look at photos, maps and plans of the estate.

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on
24 Sep 2024
at
11:00 to 14:00
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Open Archives 

Look behind the scenes with our research and archive volunteers.

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on
12 Nov 2024
at
10:30 to 12:30