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Quiet hour early opening

Join us for a relaxed early opening at Wentworth Castle Gardens. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals who would benefit from a quieter environment to enjoy our Summer of Play.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a relaxed early opening at Wentworth Castle Gardens. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals who would benefit from a quieter environment to enjoy our Summer of Play.

Get ahead of the crowds and start your day a little earlier to explore and enjoy our Summer of Play hubs before everyone else arrives at 10am. Our early openings are suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or any other access needs.

As part of our early opening, you will be able to explore all our Summer of Play hubs and participate in family-friendly activities. Or why not pick up one of our sensory maps and explore your own way?

Please note our café team will begin serving at the usual time of 10am but the toilets in the Long Barn building and Conservatory will be available as needed.

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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

There are accessible toilets in both the Long Barn café and Conservatory. For more information please visit the accessibility page of our website.

Contact info

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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.

Event summary

on
26 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 36 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.

Event summary

on
26 Jul to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 36 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.

Event summary

on
26 Jul to 25 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 91 other dates or times
Event

Teddy Zip-line 

As part of our Summer of Play, bring your teddy for a thrilling ride down Stainborough Castle.

Event summary

on
28 Jul to 18 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times