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Monday 7th- Thursday 10th April 2025, 9.30am- 3.30pm

In partnership with Rotherham Healthy Holidays, we're excited to be hosting Film Camp for children aged 8-11 who are interested in films and how films are made!

Films and TV programmes including Downton Abbey: The Movie, Darkest Hour, The Crown, Bodies and Gentleman Jack have all used Wentworth Woodhouse as a filming location over the past few years. Participants can follow in the footsteps of these filmmakers and actors this Easter and learn the skills needed to make films in this fun and hands-on film camp!

Child Price: £50.00
HAF Child Price: Free
Costs include lunch, drinks and snacks on each day.

HAF Funding Information

• Funded places are available for children with a Healthy Activities & Food (HAF) Unique Reference Number (URN) only. For full information on eligibility, click here.
• Free transport is available for children with a HAF number. Transport will collect and drop off from Rotherham Interchange.

Additional Information 

• Snacks and lunch are provided. Please indicate any dietary requirements or allergies at the time of booking.  You will be contacted to provide lunch choices for your child before the camp. 
• Please ensure your child attends with suitable clothing for all weathers, as elements of the camp take place outside.
• Please indicate any access requirements or additional needs of your child. We want to ensure that each child can get the most out of the camp.
• Please pick one of the camp weeks. The camps will be the same each week.

Saturday 26th April, 10.30am-12.30pm

Price: £25.00 per person
Accompanying Carer: Free

Forest Bathing is a practice that involves being immersed in nature, using your senses to re-connect with the world around you and is highly-recommended for reducing stress and improving mental and physical wellbeing. 

Under the guidance of Horticultural Therapist and Forest Therapy Practitioner, Caroline Cook, visitors will enjoy guided mindfulness and sensory mindful walking through the Gardens to re-connect with nature. This is a perfect opportunity to slow down, be still and enjoy a moment of calm.

Accessibility

The Gardens and ground floor here at Wentworth Woodhouse are fully accessible, which includes the Butler’s Pantry Café and Gift Shop.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our general admission goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent house and gardens.

Sunday 4th May, 5.30-7.30am

Price: £25.00
Accompanying Carer: Free

To conclude our Beltane festival, join us for an early morning walk in the Gardens this Dawn Chorus Day! Learn the difference between the varied bird calls heard in the early morning as they compete for territories. What better way to start the day than listening to the birds sing their very own morning song?

Accessibility

The Gardens here at Wentworth Woodhouse are fully accessible.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our general admission goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House & Gardens.

Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May

Various Sessions from 10.30am

Adult: General Admission
Child: £8.00

Join us with your little ones for this fun interactive live action trail through the Gardens. As you make your way through the trail, visitors will be met by our band of 'Woodhouse Players' who will perform poetry readings and lead nature-themed activities linked to the Beltane Festival - create forest crowns, wands and magic potions from natural materials found in the Gardens.

Please note, this activity is suitable for children aged 5 to 11 years old and must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Accessibility

The Gardens and ground floor here at Wentworth Woodhouse are fully accessible, which includes the Butler’s Pantry Café and Gift Shop.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our general admission goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent house and gardens.

Monday 28th April, 6.00-9.00pm

Price: £25.00
Accompanying Carer: Free

Join Joy Holmes for a fascinating exploration of the rich history of herbal medicine on the British Isles. Long before pharmaceuticals, herbalists played a vital role in treating the sick, easing pain, and supporting both birth and end-of-life care. Discover the plants that have been used for centuries to restore health and wellbeing, many of which still grow around us today.

Joy will also share her experience as a modern Medical Herbalist, offering insight into how herbal remedies are used today to support health and wellbeing. You’ll even have the chance to sample herbal teas and take home information to begin your own herbal journey - a unique opportunity to connect with traditions of the past and their place in the present.

Accessibility

The Gardens and ground floor here at Wentworth Woodhouse are fully accessible.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our general admission goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent house and gardens.

Friday 2nd May, 6.00-9.00pm

Price: £25.00
Accompanying Carer: Free

Join Flux Rotherham and artist, Evelyn Albrow, for a magical evening stroll through the spring gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse as we celebrate the ancient festival of Beltane.

As night falls, immerse yourself in the beauty of the gardens and take part in a creative outdoor workshop, weaving together natural materials, storytelling, and folklore traditions. Embrace the spirit of Beltane in an enchanting setting and raise a glass of (non-alcoholic) fizz in tribute to Flora, Goddess of flowers, spring, and fertility.

Accessibility

The Gardens and ground floor here at Wentworth Woodhouse are fully accessible.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our general admission goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent house and gardens.

Thursday 1st May, 6.00-9.00pm

Price: £25.00
Accompanying Carer: Free

Join us for an evening of Beltane history and Celtic storytelling, gathered around a fire in the historic gardens of Wentworth Woodhouse.

Academics from The University of Sheffield’s Contemporary Folklore Research Centre, Dr Catherine Bannister, Dr Julia Bishop and Dr Yinka Olusoga, will explore the origins of Beltane and other spring festivals, uncovering how these traditions have evolved over time. Through interactive discussion and audience participation, we’ll piece together how families today welcome the return of warmer days.

As night falls over the gardens, stay close to the warmth of the fire and let our storyteller, Dee, bring the evening to a close with tales of times gone by and the rich history of Celts in and around the local area. A fascinating evening of history, folklore, and storytelling!

Food and drinks will be available to purchase on the evening from our outdoor catering van.

Accessibility

The Gardens here at Wentworth Woodhouse are fully accessible.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our general admission goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House & Gardens.

'Life on Ice' is a talk about living and working in the extremes of the Antarctic.  

At the age of 23, Simon joined the British Antarctic Survey (in 1986) to initially spend 2 winters at Rothera Research station. 

Becoming addicted to the challenges of this unique opportunity and the amazing pristine environment, he built a career spanning  25 years living and working in Antarctica.

An eclectic mix of work and adventure, Simon shares his experiences of building research stations, working alongside Emperor penguins, being hunted by Killer whales and attacked by Skuas. Despite managing several major incident including a plane crash, buildings on fire and rescuing a colleague from a 100ft crevasse he will assure you it is one of the safest places to spend a career! 

Wednesday 9th April, 10.00am - 12.00pm

Prices

• Adult (17+) | £6.50
• Children ((3-16) | £5.50
• Accompanying Carer | Free

As part of the exhibition Why Are We Friends Again? at Wentworth Woodhouse, join artists Mandy Keating and Deborah Frith in this Graffiti Lettering Workshop. Participants will 'write' lettering with masking tape onto black card or fabric, then paint graffiti style over the top in different colours, adding ‘sprays’ of white paint to really make the artwork pop. Once the tape is removed, the graffiti style lettering is revealed. Make more than one artwork, enough to add to the exhibition installation and take home.

Aprons will be provided but please wear old clothes.

Wednesday 9th April 1pm - 4pm

Tickets: £6.50

As part of the exhibition Why Are We Friends Again? at Wentworth Woodhouse, join artists Mandy Keating and Deborah Frith for this Collaged Artwork, Gel Plate Prtinting Workshop.

Gel plate printing is a creative way of making unique prints of real objects. Participants will be gathering natural and found objects from Wentworth Woodhouse gardens to print with, along with other objects that can be used as printing tools. These will be overlayed with different coloured paint, markers and pencils, also adding text, to build several vibrant artworks to add to the exhibition installation and take home.

No experience needed.  All abilities welcome.  Aprons will be provided but please wear old clothes.

10th May 2025, 7pm - 10.30pm

Price

• Adult (18+) | £25.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Join us for our first ever Silent Disco ‘club night’ complete with three floors of incredible music including special access to the cellars and a live DJ set in the State Dining Room. Party like an Earl and create memories to last a lifetime!

Drinks will be available to purchase on the night. 

Saturday 26th April 2025, 4pm - 7pm

Prices 

• Adult  (17+) | £15
• Child (5-16) | £10.00
• Infant (0-4) | Free
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Have you ever wondered what it was like to party in the grand halls of a stately home?

From the lavish St. Ledger Banquets to the extravagant balls hosted by the Earls, Wentworth Woodhouse will invite visitors to step back in time for an unforgettable evening

To launch the upcoming exhibition House of Fun (coming August 2025), Wentworth Woodhouse is hosting a night of family-friendly entertainment, featuring incredible acrobatic performances from Urban Angels, fire eating and an a silent disco – interspersed with fun, engaging activities that link to the history and parties of the house, including tea leaf and tarot readings as well as ‘have a go’ circus performance.

Drink refreshments will be available to purchase during the event

Various Dates Throughout Summer, 9.00am-12.00pm

As part of our continued fundraising efforts, we’ll be hosting a Car Boot Sale on the East Front Lawn once a month throughout the summer! Join us and sell any unwanted treasures whilst enjoying a full day of community spirit, raising crucial funds for this magnificent House & Gardens.

Dates:

• Sunday 11th May

• Sunday 1st June

• Sunday 29th June

• Sunday 24th August

• Sunday 28th September

Sellers Car Pitch

Arrival: 8.00am
Price: £15.00 per pitch

Day Visitor

Arrival: 9.00am
Price: £2.00 per person
All day passes are available to purchase on arrival. Please note, this is a cash only event.

Accessibility

This event is physically accessible and will be situated on the East Front Lawn.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

All funds raised goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House & Gardens.

Friday 18th & Saturday 19th April

Various Times from 10.00am

Adult: General Admission 
Child: £7.50

During Easter weekend, visitors can expect to see LEGO® brick models around the State Rooms as part of the House of Fun launch. Join the Brick People workshop and try various building and mosaic activities using LEGO® bricks!

This workshop is suitable for all LEGO lovers. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult throughout.

Children do not require a general admission ticket but must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Friday 18th to Monday 21st April,

Various times from 10.30am

Adult: General Admission
Child: £10.00

Join our crafty Gardener, Emily, over Easter weekend and learn forest skills and crafting out in the great outdoors! Create your own tree sprite and learn how to dye using natural materials found in the Gardens.

Suitable for children aged 3 and above. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Sunday 1st June, 10.30am-11.30am

Price 

• Child (2-16) | £2.00
• Adult (17+) | £8.50
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Do you collect anything? Shells? Rocks? Anything peculiar? Join author/illustrator, Beth Woolvin, for an
exciting workshop based on her brand-new book, These Are My Rocks, which is all about the joy of
collecting things. Enjoy an interactive talk about strange collections and oddities from around the world, a reading from the book and an opportunity to bring a collection of your very own to life!

This workshop will be perfect for budding collectors ages 2+ who must be accompanied by an adult.