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Children's playground

A great family day out at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley...

A great family day out at Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley...

Children's Adventure Playground

This exciting new playground is located in an area of the old walled garden, opposite the Long Barn Visitor Centre. It is designed around the shape of a union jack and contains a castle in the centre, complete with ramparts, drawbridge, climbing walk-ways and slide.

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Take a tour of the Gardens

See our interactive tour of the gardens, and enjoy the spectacular 360 degree tours of our most popular features.

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Wentworth Castle Gardens

The Victorian Flower Garden...

The Victorian Flower Garden...

Welcome to Yorkshire's best kept secret

One of the most important historic gardens in the North of England, this hidden gem from the 18th century opened fully for the first time on a daily basis in May 2007.

After capturing the nation's imagination on the BBC TV series 'Restoration', the secret gardens of the Earls of Strafford are being carefully restored in a major project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Rare formal gardens have been rediscovered, National Collections of Rhododendrons, Camellias and Magnolias enhanced, and over 100,000 bulbs planted throughout the 50 acre garden to create a carpet of colour.

Many of the 26 listed buildings and monuments across the only Grade 1 listed parkland and garden are being repaired and opened for visitors. With its atmospheric views, woodland walks and majestic follies - including a dramatic viewing platform at the top of a castle folly 600 feet above sea level - there is something for everyone to enjoy in the gardens all year 'round.

Beyond the gardens over 500 acres of historic parkland can be explored via the Monument Trail, a new 2 mile path taking you through the beautiful countryside of Stainborough and linking several restored follies and native woods.

Refreshments will be served in the new visitor centre café, which has been created in a beautifully restored 18th century Long Barn. An exciting events programme will also run throughout the year.

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For further information on the restoration funders and supporters please click here.

Additional photography by Paul Chave & Mark Newcombe

© Wentworth Castle Trust 2008

Get married at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Get married in Barnsley at Wentworth Castle Gardens...

Get married in Barnsley at Wentworth Castle Gardens...

A Wentworth Wedding 2008

Getting married in Barnsley? Wentworth Castle Gardens provides a magnificent setting for wedding ceremonies, civil partnerships, receptions and banquets.

Wentworth Wedding Fair, Sunday 28 September, 10am-5pm

Learn more about getting married at Wentworth


Opening Times

The Gardens are open daily, 10am-5pm. From October to March, 10am-4pm, last admission at 3.15pm. Climb the castle tower and marvel at dramatic views, explore the Gardens, or enjoy lunch or just a drink in our cafe.

How to find us

Opening Times

Open for pre-booked groups throughout the year

A family day out in Barnsley at Wentworth Castle Gardens...

Wentworth Castle Gardens are part of the Gardens of South Yorkshire, a group of nine gardens across South Yorkshire who support each other. For more information visit the Gardens of South Yorkshire website.


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Get married in Barnsley at Wentworth Castle Gardens, one of Yorkshire's premier wedding venues. The Grade One Listed Garden and Parkland is a unique venue for any special occassion. Please click here for more details.

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