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. Join us every day throughout the holidays.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Are you ready for a fun filled Summer of Play?
We'll have an array of outdoor games on the Play field: somewhere to enjoy an old favourite or have a go at something new. Discover our natural play space in the wilderness, where you can scramble and climb and keep your balance. Explore our musical play space and join nature's band. Up at the magical setting of Stainborough Castle, become a storyteller and weave a tale of knights and dragons. Where will your imagination take you?
For smaller members of the family, there’s the chance to become a mini gardener and get digging in our messy place space in the Union Jack Gardens. In another section of the maze-like gardens, take a break from the noise and the sun with sensory play and quiet games.
Stop by our second-hand bookshop to find stories to read at home this summer and look out for pop-up storytelling sessions in our new reading room.
We will have extra activities on selected days throughout the summer including the return of our popular archery days and teddy zipline! More dates and details for these events to follow soon.
Times
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
Collect your Summer of Play map from the Visitor Welcome building on arrival.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for a fun filled day of adventure!
- Accessibility
A buggy is available at the Visitor Reception building to support those who need extra help. Accessible toilets are available. Please visit the access page of our website for further information.
- Other
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
Contact info
Business Services and Booking Enquiries
Upcoming events
Open Archives - VE Day 80
Look behind the scenes with our research and archive volunteers. What stories do you have to tell from the WW2 generation?
Beginners’ Running group
Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.
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.
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.