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
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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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, with detailed opening times and conditions for each. Below is a comprehensive summary of the offerings:
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 50 acres of historic gardens at their own pace. Note that only the State Rooms are open to the public due to ongoing restoration work.
The Gardens: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Admission is £9.50 for adults, and children enter for free. The Gardens feature wildflower meadows, ancient trees, and historic follies. Accessibility is provided for wheelchair users, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Special Events
- Easter Holidays: From Saturday 28th March to Sunday 12th April, the Gardens host the Rockingham Rabbit Trail and an Activity Cabin for children. The trail is £3.50 per child, and the cabin activities are free, with some crafts incurring a small fee.
- Mother’s Day at The Camellia House: On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March, from 11:30am to 2:30pm, enjoy a two-course meal for £41.95 or a three-course meal for £49.95, including a welcome drink and a gift for mothers. Children’s meals are available for £12.95.
Guided Tours
Various guided tours are available, including:
- Top to Bottom Tour: Thursdays at 11:00am, Fridays at 1:30pm, and Saturdays at 11:00am and 1:30pm.
- Garden History Tour: Fridays and Sundays at 11:30am.
- Conservation Tour: On selected dates and times, priced at £27.50 for adults and £13.75 for children. National Trust members receive a 25% discount.
Additional Information
Wentworth Woodhouse is accessible to wheelchair users, and assistance is available for those with mobility needs. The site includes a café, gift shop, and picnic areas. Dogs are allowed in the Gardens but not inside the House. Visitors are encouraged to pre-book tickets for special events and guided tours.
All proceeds from admissions and events support the restoration of Wentworth Woodhouse, managed by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.
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
Top to Bottom Tour
Wentworth Woodhouse
Reframing Wentworth Woodhouse’s Untold Stories Exhibition | Jennifer Vanderpool
Wentworth Woodhouse
From Life | Portraits by Richard Kitson
Wentworth Woodhouse
Garden History Tour
Wentworth Woodhouse
Easter Holidays
Wentworth Woodhouse
Elevenses Lecture | Jane Austen & Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth Woodhouse
Quiz Night
Wentworth Woodhouse
Lecture Series | The Leader Brothers, Rockingham Pottery & Grace Darling
Wentworth Woodhouse
Wine Tasting in the Cellar
Wentworth Woodhouse
Beltane Wellness Festival | Forest Bathing: Well with Nature Therapy
Wentworth Woodhouse
Beltane Wellness Festival | Herbal Workshop
Wentworth Woodhouse
Beltane Wellness Festival | Yoga in the Gardens
Wentworth Woodhouse
Beltane Wellness Festival | Sound Bath Experience
Wentworth Woodhouse
Beltane Wellness Festival
Wentworth Woodhouse
Elevenses Lecture | The Forgotten Potteries of South Yorkshire
Wentworth Woodhouse
When Missa Latina Meets Kibitz with Coro Amici
Wentworth Woodhouse
Lecture | Swimming in Opium: The Spa Experience in Georgian Buxton
Wentworth Woodhouse
May Half Term
Wentworth Woodhouse
Car Boot Sale
Wentworth Woodhouse
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