NT Wentworth Castle Gardens

NT Wentworth Castle Gardens Glorious gardens, woodland and parkland, created for the privileged few and preserved for everyone to enjoy This account is monitored Monday - Friday 9am-4pm.
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This estate, managed in partnership with the National Trust, Barnsley Council and Northern College, provides a space to bring people together. But its history is rooted in a fierce family rivalry... Royal diplomat Thomas Wentworth was outraged when a cousin inherited his family home, Wentworth Woodhouse in 1695, and was

determined to outdo him, creating this place once known as ‘the finest garden in England’. Today it is South Yorkshire’s only Grade I registered landscape, with acres of parkland and gardens to explore. There are surprises along every avenue, including a castle that is not what it seems.
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🌟Free Entry for S72 Residents - 11 & 12 September🌟As part of our new Postcode Access Days - S72 residents can enjoy free...
01/09/2026

🌟Free Entry for S72 Residents - 11 & 12 September🌟

As part of our new Postcode Access Days - S72 residents can enjoy free entry on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September.

Explore the gardens, woodland and sweeping parkland views at no cost. Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or returning to a favourite local spot, it’s the perfect day out.

Just show proof of address at Visitor Reception to gain free admission for the day. More Postcode Access Days for other postcode areas will be announced later, so keep an eye out for future dates.

📍Wentworth Castle Gardens
🌟Free for S72 residents (proof of address required)
📆 11 & 12 September

Image descriptions: 1. A small stone castle amid tall trees and greenery under a blue sky. 2. A glass conservatory 3. National Trust bunting. 4. Dappled sunshine through the leaves of tall trees.

☔🌿 Don’t let the forecast put you off this Bank Holiday weekend! Wentworth Castle Gardens is the perfect place to get ou...
27/08/2026

☔🌿 Don’t let the forecast put you off this Bank Holiday weekend! Wentworth Castle Gardens is the perfect place to get outdoors, enjoy the fresh air, and make the most of the final days of Summer of Play.

As they say, "There’s no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing." So, grab your wellies and come along for a family day out, whatever the weather. 🌳🍃

Image description: Pink sign saying, 'Play this way!'

Celebrate   with some pooch play on our dog agility equipment. A paw-fect way to round off our Summer of Play!🐾🐶 Remembe...
26/08/2026

Celebrate with some pooch play on our dog agility equipment. A paw-fect way to round off our Summer of Play!🐾🐶 Remember to keep your pooches on a short fixed lead at all times.

Image description: 1. Border Terrier on a dog seesaw. 2. Pooch Play sign. 3. Border Terrier posing in a photo frame

☀️ It's the final week of Summer of Play! ☀️There's still time to get involved and make some fantastic summer memories. ...
25/08/2026

☀️ It's the final week of Summer of Play! ☀️

There's still time to get involved and make some fantastic summer memories. We've loved seeing so many families join us throughout the summer, so come along for one last week of fun before it's time to head back to school! 🎒📚✏️

Image description: 1.Wentworth Castle Gardens orange flag. 2. Family sack race. 3. Summer drinks. 4. Adult and child sat on beanbags.

🐾 Wentwoof Walkies! 🐾Planning a visit with your four-legged friend? There are plenty of adventures to sniff out! 🐶🌳 Fanc...
20/08/2026

🐾 Wentwoof Walkies! 🐾

Planning a visit with your four-legged friend? There are plenty of adventures to sniff out! 🐶

🌳 Fancy stretching your legs? Explore the Parkland, remembering to give livestock plenty of space and keep dogs on leads while passing through their home.

☀️ Want to join in the Summer of Play fun? Head to the playfield and put your pup through their paces on our dog agility equipment. Please keep dogs on leads while using this area too.

Who's bringing their best friend for a Wentwoof Walkie this week? 🐾💚

Image description: A Border Terrier poses beside a dog-shaped blackboard promoting Wentwoof Walkies! 🐶🐾

🐝💛🌼 Ha-bee Monday! 🌼💛🐝We're buzzing about the week ahead! Join us for Teddy zip-line, orienteering and archery, plus ple...
17/08/2026

🐝💛🌼 Ha-bee Monday! 🌼💛🐝

We're buzzing about the week ahead! Join us for Teddy zip-line, orienteering and archery, plus plenty more Summer of Play fun. Keep an eye out for our busy bees while you're exploring!

Image description: 3 images showing bees among blue and purple summer flowers.

🍦Looking for a way to cool off this weekend?🍦Join us throughout August at our pop-up café, located next to the conservat...
14/08/2026

🍦Looking for a way to cool off this weekend?🍦

Join us throughout August at our pop-up café, located next to the conservatory, open every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 11:30am – 3:30pm.

Treat yourself to:
🍨 Ice cream
🧋 Iced coffees
🫖 Iced teas
🧁 Delicious snacks and bakes

Whether you're looking to cool down with an ice cream or relax with a refreshing drink, we'd love to see you there!



Image description: 1. An ice cream cart on a sunny day 2. A young girl with brown hair playing near an ice cream sign 3. A selection of delicious ice creams

🪻💙 The hydrangeas are showing great resilience and still doing their best to flower in the heat...Image description: 4 i...
13/08/2026

🪻💙 The hydrangeas are showing great resilience and still doing their best to flower in the heat...

Image description: 4 images showing pink and blue hydrangeas.

☀️ Hot Weather Update ☀️With the warm weather set to continue and get even hotter over the next couple of days, we're ma...
12/08/2026

☀️ Hot Weather Update ☀️

With the warm weather set to continue and get even hotter over the next couple of days, we're making a few temporary changes to help everyone stay safe and comfortable.
🌿 The Conservatory will be closed on 12 & 13 August.
🧸 Our popular Teddy Zip-line activity will still be running on 13 August, but with reduced hours from 11am to 1.30pm.

Thanks for your support and understanding...stay cool and stay hydrated! 💧

Image description: A thermometer inside a conservatory shows a temperature of 40.4°C, highlighting the extreme heat conditions.

☀️ We're only halfway through Summer of Play at Wentworth Castle Gardens... and there's still so much fun to be had! Hav...
08/08/2026

☀️ We're only halfway through Summer of Play at Wentworth Castle Gardens... and there's still so much fun to be had!

Haven't visited yet? Now's the perfect time! 🚀

Join us for:
🧸 Teddy zip line
🎯 Archery
🎨 Puppet play crafts
🗺️ Orienteering
⚽ Football with Barnsley FC Community Trust

Plus, discover five play zones where you can get active, get messy, explore nature, chill out, and create magical stories along the way. 🌳✨

Whether you're climbing, crafting, kicking a ball around or embarking on an adventure, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

⏰ Don't miss out. Gather the family and make some unforgettable summer memories before it's time to head back to school! Find out more: https://bit.ly/4hcvuRQ

Image description: 1. 'Storytelling Play' sign. 2. Family sack race. 3 Adult and child sat on beanbags. 4. A quiet play area with painted toadstool seats, deckchairs and National Trust branding.

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