Wentworth Woodhouse
One of England's most spectacular facades and a great survival story of the English country house.
Wentworth, South Yorkshire, S62 7TQ
Facilities
-
Accessible loos
-
Accessible parking
-
Cafe / restaurant
-
Facilities for children
-
Free parking
-
Mostly wheelchair accessible
-
Parkland / open spaces
-
Picnic area
-
Shop
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
For full details of the access arrangements at Wentworth Woodhouse, visit their website.
Start your day by exploring the 50 acres of Gardens at Wentworth Woodhouse and discover a wildflower meadow, eighteenth century follies and ancient trees as well as the Forest of Bewilderment natural play area for children.
Pause for lunch at the newly-restored Camellia House or Butler’s Pantry Café where you will find a selection of seasonal items, light-bites and sweet treats from local suppliers. Then spend your afternoon wandering around the grand State Rooms of the House in your own time, imagining yourself perhaps at a grand ball or luxurious dinner. End your visit with a trip to the Gift Shop which stocks a range of locally-produced items.
Additionally, daily Guided Tours and weekend Afternoon Tea in the Long Gallery are available to pre-book (though these are not included in Historic Houses membership).
Currently owned by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, all visits contribute to the ambitious regeneration of this historic site.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Wentworth Woodhouse offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and conditions for each attraction and event:
General Admission
House & Gardens: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Last admission is at 3:15pm. Admission prices are £15.50 for adults, free for children, and free for accompanying carers. Visitors can explore the State Rooms and the 50 acres of historic gardens at their own pace. Note that only the State Rooms are accessible due to safety concerns in other parts of the house.
The Gardens: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission prices are £9.50 for adults and free for children. The gardens include wildflower meadows, ancient trees, and historic follies. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Special Tours
- Top to Bottom Tour: Runs from 15th January 2026 to 3rd April 2026 on Thursdays at 11:00am, Fridays at 1:30pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am and 1:30pm. Tickets are £25.00 for adults and £12.50 for children. National Trust members receive a 25% discount. The tour includes access to the vaulted cellars and attic rooms.
- North Tower Tour: Runs from 16th January 2026 to 28th February 2026, Friday to Sunday at 11:00am. Tickets are £20.00 for adults and £10.00 for children. The tour includes access to the clock tower and other areas of the North Tower.
- Ghost Tours by Candlelight: Available on 15th and 16th January 2026 with two sessions each day: 6:00pm-7:15pm and 7:30pm-8:45pm. Tickets are £22.50 per person. This is an 18+ event.
Dining Options
- Afternoon Tea in The Long Gallery: Available Friday to Sunday, 11:30am to 2:15pm. Pre-booking is required.
- The Camellia House: Temporarily closed for winter. When open, it operates Friday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm, offering a unique dining experience.
- Butler’s Pantry Café: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Accessibility
Wentworth Woodhouse is working to improve accessibility. A temporary lift provides access to the first-floor State Rooms. The gardens and ground floor of the house are fully accessible. Assistance is available for visitors with mobility impairments.
All proceeds from admissions and events support the restoration of Wentworth Woodhouse.
Historic Houses members enjoy free House & Gardens tickets at Wentworth Woodhouse, available on the door or for pre-order via our website. Tours are not included in this offer.
See the house’s own website for further information and non-member prices.
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Access statement available
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking
For full details of the access arrangements at Wentworth Woodhouse, visit their website.
Getting here
Wentworth, South Yorkshire, S62 7TQ
By Car:
Wentworth Woodhouse is a short journey from Junction 35 of the M1. For sat nav users, use postcode S62 7TQ. The entrance to Wentworth Woodhouse is accessed off Cortworth Lane, directly opposite the end of Clayfield Lane. On-site parking is available free of charge.
By Public Transport:
There are regular bus services to the village of Wentworth and train stations at Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, all with linking bus services (some may require a change to get to the village). Once in the village the walk to the house is around a quarter of a mile.
Following local government reorganisation in 1974, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council became the lessee and the property was taken over as a student campus, for Sheffield Polytechnic College (now Sheffield Hallam University). Faced with mounting costs, Rotherham paid to surrender the lease in 1988. The house and 87 acres of grounds and parkland, were sold to W.G. Haydon-Baillie, in 1989. In 1998, the property went back onto the open market and was bought by the Newbold family in 1999, who continued in residence until 2017, when the property was purchased by Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, on behalf of the nation.
Forthcoming events
Lectures at Elevenses
Wentworth Woodhouse
Top to Bottom Tour
Wentworth Woodhouse
North Tower Tour
Wentworth Woodhouse
Design Your Own Tour
Wentworth Woodhouse
Reframing Wentworth Woodhouse’s Untold Stories Exhibition | Jennifer Vanderpool
Wentworth Woodhouse
Yoga in the Marble Saloon
Wentworth Woodhouse
FLUX Presents | REFRAME Rotherham
Wentworth Woodhouse
The Garden Sauna Experience
Wentworth Woodhouse
Winter Afternoon Tea
Wentworth Woodhouse
February Half Term | Spy School
Wentworth Woodhouse
Lecture | How a House Like Wentworth was Furnished
Wentworth Woodhouse
Snowdrop Festival
Wentworth Woodhouse
Garden History Tour
Wentworth Woodhouse
Elevenses | Wentworth Woodhouse: The Park, Gardens & Menagerie
Wentworth Woodhouse
Lecture | Lawless Ladies from the Last Millennia
Wentworth Woodhouse
An Evening of 17th Century Music
Wentworth Woodhouse
Other Historic Houses members can visit nearby
Renishaw Hall & Gardens
Eckington, Derbyshire, S21 3WB
Temple Newsam House
Leeds, Yorkshire
Eyam Hall
Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 5QW
Other useful links
Become a Historic Houses member
Explore the nation’s heritage from just £71 per year.
Hundreds of the most beautiful historic houses, castles, and gardens across Britain offer our members free entry.
Also: receive a quarterly magazine, enjoy monthly online lectures, get exclusive invitations to buy tickets for behind-the-scenes tours, and take up a range of special offers on holidays, books, and other products you might like.
