Wentworth Castle Gardens

Visitors on Lady Lucy's Walk in autumn

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To avoid disappointment please book your visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission.

Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, created for the privileged few and preserved for everyone to enjoy

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More about this place

Family walking in the woodland at Castle Ward, County Down

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Following the latest government guidance, all houses in England and Northern Ireland are closed. We're reopening our places in Wales from Monday 9 November for visitors who live in Wales in line with Welsh government guidelines following the firebreak lockdown. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Wentworth Castle Gardens   South Yorkshire

Please book ahead before visiting

The gardens and parkland at Wentworth Castle Gardens are open. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking may not always be necessary. 

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Timed entry to Wentworth Castle Gardens (2 Dec - 6 Dec)

Wed 02 Dec 2020
10:00-10:30
Book your timed entry to visit Wentworth Castle Gardens.
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Things to see and do

A girl explores the fernery at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Visiting Wentworth Castle Gardens: What you need to know 

We've made some changes to keep everyone safe. This article will tell everything you need to know for your visit, including parking, facilities and accessibility round site.

A family exploring Wentworth Castle Gardens in autumn

Family days out at Wentworth 

Although things are a little different this year, there’s still plenty of family fun to be had at Wentworth Castle Gardens, both in the formal gardens and out in the surrounding parkland.

Visitors walking around the mansion house at Wentworth Castle

Walks at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Breathe in the fresh air at Wentworth Castle Gardens by embarking on a beautiful self-led walk.

An aerial view of the Victorian flower garden and Union Jack garden at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Flying high over Wentworth Castle Gardens 

To celebrate Heritage Open Days festival this year (11-20 Sept), we’re sharing with you a selection of aerial photographs of the gardens which capture stunning views and new perspectives.

Visitors explore the Rotunda at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire

Wentworth Castle Gardens information lanyard 

With acres of gardens and parkland to explore at Wentworth Castle Gardens, why not download our property lanyard and map?

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Eating

The Long Barn at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Long Barn Café at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Start off your visit with a hot drink, then join us for a light bite at lunch or a delicious cake at teatime. The Café is open for takeaway refreshment and ready to welcome you.

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History

Portrait of Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1672-1739)

A tale of two Wentworths 

The history of Wentworth Castle Gardens begins with a bitter family rivalry. Discover the story of Thomas Wentworth and the dispute that inspired him to create this landscape.

The sun monument and Stainborough Castle at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Political gardening at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

As you walk around this impressive landscape, you’re looking at centuries of drama and politics. But how do monuments, statues and buildings help us truly understand the history of this place?

Trainee teachers at Wentworth Castle enjoy their Christmas Ball, 1948

A house of hope 

The Wentworth Castle estate was created for the privileged few. It stood as a symbol of power and influence in the 18th century. But in the 1940s, everything changed.

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Our work

A visitor writing her memories on a chalkboard

Our Partnership  

Through the unique partnership with Barnsley Museums and Northern College, our projects give more people access to our site, helping us to develop it as an inspiring place for everyone to enjoy.

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Get involved

Volunteers working in the garden at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire

Volunteer at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Volunteering opportunities at Wentworth Castle Gardens vary from indoor to outdoor roles. At the moment our volunteer recruitment is on hold. If you are interested in volunteering, please keep checking for future opportunities.

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Learning

School Students on the BMBC Schools Programme

Learning at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Heritage sites provide unique opportunities for children to explore extraordinary spaces through immersive and enriching activities. Find out how Wentworth Castle Gardens is getting school children involved in this special site...

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