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Working histories at Wentworth Castle Gardens

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

  • Multiple dates available
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

Explore glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, alongside some fascinating monuments and a Victorian Conservatory. There will be special events on during the Heritage Open Days festival, exploring working histories of the estate.

Steve Bradley

Steve Bradley

The Conservatory and mansion house (which is now a college)

More details to follow soon.

Timings

Friday 18 September:
10.00 - 16.00
Saturday 19 September:
10.00 - 16.00
Sunday 20 September:
10.00 - 16.00

Location & directions

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

Directions:
Please use postcode S75 3EN. This will take you to the visitor car park and visitor reception building. The site has shared ownership and some Sat Navs will take visitors to Northern College.
Contact on day:
Duty Manager
Telephone number:
+447790373829

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

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. Book in advance by emailing [email protected]

Additional information

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