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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Are common weeds a friend or foe to our gardens?
Join this gentle circular walk through the John Arnold and Union Jack Gardens looking at the different weeds and learning about their positives and negatives.
Our gardener will share their top tips on what to encourage or remove in your own garden at home.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all the family
- Meeting point
Meet at the visitor information shed opposite the play area.
- What to bring and wear
Shoes suitable for a gentle stroll.
- Accessibility
The route follows hard standing paths from the play area up to the Union Jack Gardens and back. For more information please visit the Accessibility page of our website. To pre-book a mobility scooter please call us, or email wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Other
Dogs welcome on a short fixed length lead.
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Upcoming events
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.
Eco-warrior trail
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Grasslands butterfly workshops
Be part of creating a kaleidoscope of butterflies for our brand new summer art installation. Inspired by THE HERDS project, and our nature conservation work. Delivered in partnership with Barnsley Museums and kindly supported by Art Fund.
Beginners’ Running group
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