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Beginners’ Running group

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Would you like to get into running but you’re not sure where to begin, or you’re in need of some support?

Every Wednesday our running club for beginners meet here in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens. Led by our qualified leader, you can gradually build up your fitness and confidence in running. And there’s our Long Barn café for afterwards, if you’re motivated by the thought of a cuppa and cake (aren’t we all?)

If you are a National Trust member, the running club is free; for non-members, there is a reduced admission fee of £3 for participants.

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Meet outside the Long Barn Café at 10.15am on Wednesday.

What to bring and wear

Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and suitable shoes.

Other

The Long Barn Café is 5 minutes walk from the visitor car park.

Contact info

Business Services and Booking Enquiries

Upcoming events

Event

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
25 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 37 other dates or times
Event

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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on
25 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 37 other dates or times
Event

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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on
25 Jul to 25 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 92 other dates or times
Event

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