Wentworth Castle Gardens
Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, created for the privileged few and preserved for everyone to enjoy
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Overview
Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, created for the privileged few and preserved for everyone to enjoy
Working in partnership with Barnsley Council and Northern College, this estate, rooted in rivalry, will now provide a space to bring people together. Royal diplomat Thomas Wentworth was outraged when a cousin inherited his family home, Wentworth Woodhouse, in 1695. Known for his ferocious ambition, Wentworth was determined to outdo his rival, creating this spectacular place once known as ‘the finest garden in England’.
Wentworth’s wealth was deeply entwined with empire and the slave trade. He was one of the principal negotiators of the Treaty of Utrecht, which secured Britain as supplier of enslaved Africans to Spanish colonies in the New World.
Despite its turbulent past, this breath-taking landscape now provides space for relaxation, reflection and opportunities for people to enjoy nature and beauty. Today it is South Yorkshire’s only Grade I registered landscape. There are surprises along every avenue, including a castle that is not what it seems.
Note: house closed to visitors as it houses Northern College, which offers residential adult education courses.
- Telephone
- 01226323070
- wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk
Wentworth Castle Gardens
How to get here
- Address
- Wentworth Castle Gardens, Park Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN
- By cycle
- The Trans-Pennine trail is around 1/4 mile from Wentworth Castle's Stainborough gateway.
- By bus
- Services from Barnsley Interchange to Penistone, Stocksbridge and Denby Dale run along Lowe Lane. There is a bus stop for Wentworth Castle Gardens on Gilroyd Lane near the Strafford Arms pub, where the 23a, 24, 24a, 34 (new service from 10 Jan 2022) and 410 services stop. This bus stop for Wentworth Castle Gardens is at the bottom of the hill. NOTE: There is no access to the site from the Northern College bus stop.
- By train
- Dodworth railway station is 1.5 miles from Wentworth Castle Gardens, while Barnsley Interchange railway station is around 3 miles away. Check the National Rail website for up to date timetable information.
- By road
- Exit M1 at junction 37 towards Barnsley.
- Parking: Car parking is available off Lowe Lane, Stainborough.
- SatNav:
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Prices
Admission
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £5.50 | £5.00 |
| Child | £2.80 | £2.50 |
| Family | £13.80 | £12.50 |
| 1 adult | N/A | £7.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Free entry for National Trust members.
We now accept the Max Card, giving 25% off for foster families and families of children with additional needs.
We accept the Essential Companion card, which makes it simple to bring one or two carers or companions with you, free of charge. Just show the card when you arrive, and your carer(s) or companion(s) won’t need to pay an entry fee.
It’s in your name so you can bring whomever you like, but even if you don’t have an Essential Companion card, you can still bring carers or companions free – the card just makes it quicker and simpler for you.
If you’re not a National Trust member, you will still need to pay for your own entry.
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Opening times
Monday 24 January
- Gardens Closed
- Parkland Closed
- Café Closed
- Car Park Closed
Tuesday 25 January
- Gardens Closed
- Parkland Closed
- Café Closed
- Car Park Closed
Wednesday 26 January
- Gardens 10:00 - 15:30
- Parkland 10:00 - 15:30
- Café 10:00 - 15:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 27 January
- Gardens 10:00 - 15:30
- Parkland 10:00 - 15:30
- Café 10:00 - 15:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 28 January
- Gardens 10:00 - 15:30
- Parkland 10:00 - 15:30
- Café 10:00 - 15:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 29 January
- Gardens 10:00 - 15:30
- Parkland 10:00 - 15:30
- Café 10:00 - 15:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 30 January
- Gardens 10:00 - 15:30
- Parkland 10:00 - 15:30
- Café 10:00 - 15:00
- Car Park 10:00 - 16:00
Wentworth Castle Gardens
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01226323070
- wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Wentworth Castle Gardens, Park Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN