Aspects of Architecture at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Free entry for all, 19 – 21 September 2025 with pop-up events on the following dates:

Friday 19th September, 11.00am-1.00pm.
Parkland and Monuments tour.
Learn about the way in which Thomas and William Wentworth shaped their wider estate and look inside the Rotunda.
Meet at the visitor information shed, no need to book.

Friday 19th September, tours from 1.30pm.
‘Four Phases of Wentworth’ tour.
Join our volunteers to admire and learn more about the different historical phases of the mansion house, now managed by Northern College.
Book on arrival at the visitor welcome building.

Saturday 20th September, 11.00am and 1.00pm.
Orangery and walled garden tours.
A behind the scenes tour which explores the history, current work and future plans for this historically productive area.
Pre-booking essential via the Wentworth Castle Gardens website, meet at the visitor information shed.

Sunday 21st September, 11.00am- 12.30pm.
Photography walk.
Explore some of the estate’s remarkable architectural features and discover new ways of capturing them on this guided photography walk.
Meet at the visitor information shed, no need to book.

Visiting families can try our free Building Wentworth spotter activity highlighting shapes in the historic architecture and magical Stainborough castle is the perfect spot for a picnic.

To book a walled garden tour, or to find out more about our open day events, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/wentworth-castle-gardens/events

Timings & Tours

Friday 19 September:

10.00 - 16.00

Saturday 20 September:

10.00 - 16.00

Sunday 21 September:

10.00 - 16.00

Location & directions

Wentworth Castle Gardens Park Drive, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN

Directions:

Please use sat nav code S75 3EN. This will take visitors to the visitor car park and visitor reception building. The site has shared ownership and alternative sat navs will take visitors to Northern College. We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy 25% off entry or a free hot drink for members. Plan your journey by train, bus, bike or foot at Good Journey.

Contact on day:

National Trust office, Wentworth Castle Gardens

Telephone number:

+441226323070

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

You do not need to pre book for entry to the Gardens, and most of our walks and tours can be booked on arrival however, places for our walled gardens tours are limited so we would advise booking these online in advance via the Wentworth Castle Gardens website.

Booking contact name:

National Trust Events

Booking telephone number:

+443442491895

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/wentworth-castle-gardens/events

Booking opens:

19 Aug 2025 05:00 PM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

There are steep gradients throughout the gardens. To help you access the gardens, we run a buggy shuttle service. Please ask at visitor reception on your arrival. There are also personal mobility scooters to hire for use in the gardens. Please book these in advance by emailing: [email protected].

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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