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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Bring a picnic or pop into the Long Barn Café for a drink, snack or ice cream and extend your day into the summer evenings.

Take the opportunity to enjoy the Gardens and Parkland at a different time of day. Why not make use of the extra time to try one of our orienteering trails for just £1?

Our summer of play activities will also be open for you to enjoy across the gardens.

Last entry time 6pm, café closes 6.30pm, last buggy shuttle service 5.30pm.

Please note: Stainborough Castle tower will be closed from 6.30pm.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Accessibility

Last buggy shuttle service 5.30pm, pre-booked mobility scooters must also be returned by this time please. Accessible toilets are available. For more information please visit the accessibility page of our website.

Other

Dogs are welcome on a short fixed length lead.

Contact info

Business Services and Booking Enquiries

Upcoming events

Event

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.

Event summary

on
23 May to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:45
+ 4 other dates or times
Event

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!

Event summary

on
24 May to 1 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 8 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
27 May to 30 May 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 7 other dates or times
Event

Beginners’ Running group 

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

Event summary

on
28 May to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 31 other dates or times