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NEW AT WENTWORTH!

Wentworth Junior Rangers Club

A new club for kids who love the outdoors. To find out more, see our 'Visit Us' page and click on the club page. Our next meetings are Thursdays 7th June, 9th and 23rd August and 1st November.

Leisure Learning Courses for Adults

'Photography in the Park': Sunday 10th June 2012.  Stainborough Park is the fantastic setting for this course aimed at improving skills for photographers who already have a working knowledge of their camera's basic functions. Cost is £25 per person with a maximum of 10 places available. Ideally, bring along a digital SLR camera - but don't worry, a compact model is fine! - plus memory cards, spare batteries, and maybe a tripod, together with a packed lunch and drink. The course will take place even if it rains, so wet weather gear and appropriate footwear are essential! Call 01226 776040 for information and bookings.

'Diplomats, Goldsmiths and Baroque Court Culture': A residential conference from Fri 3rd to Sun 5th August centring on Lord Raby and his time in Berlin as Britain's first ambassdor to the Prussian Court and here at Wentworth Castle 1701-39. Further details from 01226 776040 or by e-mail heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org


LOGS FOR SALE

£4 per bag from Long Barn Visitor Centre. Small / Large Trailer also available. Special Spring / Summer Offer! Seasoned wood from £30 per trailer load and unseasoned hardwood for next winter burning also available. Delivered free to Stainborough, Hood Green, Silkstone; small charge to other local areas. Provided by volunteers and sold in aid of the Heritage Trust. To order tel: 01226 776040


Welcome to Wentworth Castle Gardens...

Wentworth Castle Gardens Summer Opening Hours 10am - 5pm daily

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SUNDAY 20th MAY - FOR ONE DAY ONLY!

Glass Sculptor Sabine Little presents the first in a series of "Follies for Follies"; a wonderful glass waterfall of hair shimmering from Stainborough Castle's Gatehouse Tower window

We are delighted to welcome local Sabine for the first of several glass sculpture creations over the coming years, using our monuments as her stage. Remember the childhood story of Rapunzel? 'Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair...'. The story of Rapunzel lends itself perfectly to the setting of Stainborough Castle. Sabine is busy creating long strands of glass 'hair' which she will connect and suspend from one of the windows in the Gatehouse tower. It should be a stunning sight!

Come and watch the construction, and take a photo before it is all dismantled. Open 10am - 5pm. Normal Gardens Admission applies.

Our next major event will be the Lace Wars Encampment : Sat 23rd & Sun 24th June

Britain's premier 18th Century re-enactment society, Lace Wars, brings its 2012 flagship event comes to Wentworth.

See encampments representing troops from the Jacobite and Government armies, see how the soldiers lived on campaign, what they ate and drank, what they did in their off-duty time. Arena displays looking at uniforms, equipment, weapons and fighting methods. Each day will end in a skirmish!

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Wentworth Castle Gardens & Stainborough Park extends to over 500 acres and includes historic gardens, a children's adventure playground and a fascinating collection of 26 listed buildings and monuments.

The former seat of the Earls of Strafford, the estate has been the subject of a major restoration project. Rare formal gardens have been rediscovered, National Collections of Rhododendrons, Camellias and Magnolias enhanced, and over 100,000 bulbs planted to create a carpet of colour.

With atmospheric views, woodland walks and majestic follies, there is something for everyone to enjoy in the Gardens throughout the year. Watch the deer in the historic Parkland or take the Trail and explore the woodland to discover the intriguing monuments.

There are special events and attractions all year round for children and adults, from open-air theatre and musical events to cookie-making and Easter egg hunts... and remember to stop at our Long Barn Visitor Centre to check out the gift shop and Terrace Tearoom. Online booking is now available or most of our activities and events.

Click on our Events page - What's On at Wentworth - for more about future special events.

What to see in the Gardens

Visit us soon and see Wentworth's wonders of Nature for yourself:

Early Rhododendrons are starting to bloom. The Middle Garden and the Victorian Flower Garden provide opportunites to see fine examples of hardy hybrid Rhododendrons.


All photographs and text, unless stated, are the copyright of Wentworth Castle Trust (2012), and cannot be used without prior permission. Only assistance dogs allowed in the Garden. Wentworth Castle Trust reserves the right to refuse admission. Children under the age of 16 will not be admitted to the Garden unless accompanied by an adult.

Get Married at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Getting married in Barnsley at Wentworth Castle Gardens...

The perfect venue for your special day. See for yourself on a free wedding "show-around".  Pre-book - most weekdays available 9am-3.30pm.

Our next show-around is 19th May. To book an appointment please contact our Wedding & Functions Co-ordinator on 01226 776040


FLORAL DISPLAY TOUR

Group tours of Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley...

We have a very special day for flower enthusiasts on Sun 5th August, when Wentworth Castle will be decorated with early 18th Century style flower arrangements.

Special packages of guided tours of the floral displays with refreshments and garden tours are available. All tours must be booked in advance. Call 01226 776040 for details.

Group visits and coach parties are always welcome. Why not join us for the Floral Tour?


Opening Times

10am - 5pm DAILY, until the end of the summer season