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Picnic month

Dig into your favourite snacks with a beautiful view and discover your perfect picnic spots across the gardens and parkland.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Bring your own picnic or pick up some treats from the café this June to enjoy in your favourite spots. Enjoy the simple pleasure of picnicking in the gardens, amongst stunning blooms, or venture a little further into the parkland.

Did you know the Rotunda in the parkland was built in 1746 as both an eyecatching feature and a place to take refreshments. Today you can enjoy the views of the house, deer and countryside from this sunny spot.

For those who are looking for a bit of me time why not take the opportunity to escape and dive into your favourite or new found novel, you could pick one up from our secondhand bookshop. Or why not pick up one of our free sensory trails to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells at your favourite spot.

Borrow a blanket from our welcome building when you arrive if you have forgotten to pack your own!

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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

The gardens are on an incline, a buggy is available at the Visitor Reception building to support those who need extra help. Many of the parkland routes are not accessible by mobility vehicles. Accessible toilets are available. Please visit the access page of our website for further information. To pre-book a mobility scooter please call us, or email wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk

Other

Dogs welcome on a short fixed length lead. Assistance dogs only in the play area and conservatory.

Contact info

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Upcoming events

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!

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on
20 Jun to 12 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 22 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
20 Jun to 25 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 127 other dates or times
Event

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.

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on
20 Jun to 15 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
+ 5 other dates or times
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.

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on
20 Jun to 17 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 12:45
+ 3 other dates or times