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Wentworth Woodhouse is open to the public for visits to the house and gardens, afternoon tea and a variety of events throughout the year. Wentworth Woodhouse is a Grade 1 listed country house in the village of Wentworth, South Yorkshire. With an east front of 185 meters, this impressive mansion is reputed to have the longest country house facade in Europe. The history of Wentworth Woodhouse, as we

ll as the village of Wentworth, is inextricably linked with the history of the great aristocratic families - the Wentworths, Watsons and Fitzwilliams - who presided over it for generations.

02/09/2026

We are so excited to be attending the Rotherham Show this Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September in the vibrant Clifton Park ✨

Held annually, the 46th Rotherham Show is the largest free community and cultural festival, and boasts a jam-packed weekend of live music, outdoor theatre, circus, sports, fairground rides, crafting, and much much more.

Visit us in the Workshop Village (Yellow Field). Join Billy the Bat in our story corner to learn all about his adventures at Wentworth Woodhouse! With story time every 30 minutes, including BSL interpretations, you’ll hear all about bat conservation and a little bit about the history of Wentworth Woodhouse.

Alternatively, join our zoetrope workshop to learn how to make your own alternative storytelling device, inspired by our latest exhibition, Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion.

We can't wait to see you there! 🦇

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31/08/2026

It's a bank holiday! 🎉

House & Gardens are open as normal. Car Boot Sale on the East Front Lawn until midday! We look forward to seeing you!

29/08/2026

Watch the animal kingdom come to life in the night sky at WILD: The Drone Light Show here at Wentworth Woodhouse on Saturday 31st October.

This autumn, hundreds of synchronised drones transform the darkness into giant lions, soaring birds, glowing insects, dolphins, crocodiles, giraffes and more in a breathtaking open-air spectacle choreographed to a powerful cinematic soundtrack.

Fresh from a hugely successful UK debut in Winter 2025, WILD has already wowed more than 70,000 audience members nationwide and earned an incredible 4.9/5 average audience rating.

Tickets 👉 https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/wild-the-drone-light-show/

28/08/2026

🎧 Did you know? Your ticket to explore the house now includes a multimedia guide!

Discover the stories behind each room, from stunning artworks and their conservation stories to archive images revealing how these spaces looked in their heyday. Explore locations featured in film and TV, and uncover fascinating insights into the history, significance and ongoing story of Wentworth Woodhouse.

Available to all visitors and included with your admission ticket 👉 https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/house-and-gardens/

27/08/2026

Why not visit us this Bank Holiday Monday? Enjoy a stroll around the gardens, explore the house (and our latest exhibition - Echoes of the House), or have a bite to eat at The Butler's Pantry. A perfect day out for all ages. ✨
👉 https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/house-and-gardens/

26/08/2026

🎥 Our Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion exhibition is now well underway and we're shining a spotlight on the exhibits in situ to give you a glimpse at what's on offer. This is My Shoes for the Blacks by Cole Morris and Dig Where You Stand...

✨ We insist on the Black presence being a part of the fabric of this house and contemplate a little-known history of Rotherham's Georgian Black community. Their names are Thomas Blake, George Senegal, Henry Fryday, and Thomas Spriggs. They built lives here. Married and had children. They carry stories of resilience

✨ 'My Shoes for the Blacks' is a reclamation created by award winning multimedia artist, Cole Morris. The shadow puppet film explores the hidden lives of the Black Servants who worked, lived, and died here. The house remembers.

📜 Morris' work asks viewers to consider whose stories are preserved, whose are forgotten, and how art can illuminate lies that have, too often, lived in the shadows.

👉 Join us at Echoes of the House: Stories in Light and Motion, until Sunday 8th November, to see how Dig Where You Stand and Cole Morris make emotional the paper and the light: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/exhibition-echoes-of-the-house-stories-in-light-and-motion/

25/08/2026

Step into centuries of ideas, voices, and hidden histories all unfolding within the walls of Wentworth Woodhouse...

Discover our Lecture series and explore fascinating stories, people, and ideas that made history here at Wentworth Woodhouse. Enjoy a relaxed morning to feed your intellectual appetite with a spot of Elevenses, or fancy an insightful evening of mind expansion, each lecture offers an opportunity to discover something new. From new niche to old obsession, there’s a lecture for everyone!

Uncover our upcoming lectures here 👉 https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/learn-more-with-a-lecture/

24/08/2026

📆 Dates for your diary! 📆

Explore our Gardens for FREE next month on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th September as part of Heritage Open Days!

Enjoy a day in the Gardens and discover many hidden delights, from the sweeping views from the Ha-Ha and South Terrace to the wildflower meadow – so much awaits. The Forest of Bewilderment natural play area is a haven for little explorers and their families with plenty of natural play areas to enjoy, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join in the family fun.

Tickets must be pre-booked, and you can upgrade your ticket to include access to the House too: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-days/

21/08/2026

Joining us for WE Wonder tomorrow? We can't wait to welcome you to Rotherham's biggest party! 💃

A reminder that the Gardens are closed today (Friday) as we prepare the site for the festival.

Please consider sustainable transport to the event, either via public transport or car shares. The Wentworth number 7 bus, runs every hour Monday to Sunday from Barnsley Interchange and Rotherham Interchange. View the full timetable and more public transport options here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/

20/08/2026

Want a taster of what you can expect this Saturday at WE Wonder? ✨

Here's a throwback to our 2024 festival where we welcomed the brilliant Pif-Paf Theatre and their Right To Play. An exciting pop-up travelling adventure playground, mega mud kitchen and den building extravaganza! We can't wait to welcome them back this Saturday.

Along with Pif-Paf, your ticket gets you access to our woodland silent disco, live music and dance performances, immersive dance games, community performances, crafting workshops, walkabout entertainment and much more!

Don't miss out 👉 https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/whats-on/we-wonder-2026-the-original-nightclub/

Address

Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth
Rotherham
S627TQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+44 1226 351161

Website

http://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/

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