Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust Ticket Portal

Second Monday of the Month, 1.00-3.00pm

We are collaborating with Home Instead to bring a Memory Café to Wentworth Woodhouse!

The Memory Café is suitable for those living with dementia or memory loss and their carers. In the historic surroundings of The Low Drawing Room, the Memory Café will explore local history and culture, through crafting, hands-on activities and conversation, alongside hot drinks and cake.

Adult: £12.50
Carer: £12.50

Please note, these are pilot sessions and we will look to review pricing and content once the pilots are complete. There are ten sponsored spaces available through our partners Home Instead. If you would like to be considered for a free space, please email: communities@wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk (priority will be givens to Home Instead clients).

Programme

Tickets will be released on a month-by-month basis for the following sessions:

Monday 11th November | Learn about the Royal visits to Wentworth Woodhouse in 1912 with high tea and make your own brooch to take home.

Additional Information

• The Memory Café is suitable for those living well with dementia or memory loss, and their carers.  Those with dementia should attend with a friend, carer or loved one.

Accessibility

• The ground floor here at Wentworth Woodhouse is fully accessible, which includes the location of this event.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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

Various Dates in October & November, 6.00pm-1.00am

Ever wanted to find out what goes bump in the night up at the ‘Big House’?

Grab your torch and join us for a late-night exploration of the House & Gardens as well as parts of the Stables usually off-limits to visitors… but be sure to have your wits about you!

A guide will accompany you as you explore different rooms in the House where you can either silently watch and wait or use filming equipment to capture elements of your experience.

Price: £80.00

Sessions available on the following dates:

• Friday 25th October & Saturday 26th October
• Friday 1st November & Saturday 2nd November
• Friday 8th November & Saturday 9th November

Additional Information

• Please note, the use of rem pods, K2 meters and cat balls is permitted but no table tipping or Ouija boards will be allowed.
• Visitors are permitted to bring their own food and drink and non-alcoholic drinks will also be available to purchase from the Butler's Pantry Café.
• The route will include stairs, uneven flooring and areas of complete darkness.
• These events are for over 18s only.

Accessibility

Due to the age and nature of the House, unfortunately there is no disabled access to the upper floors which includes the venue for this event.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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

Wednesday 13th November, 7.00-8.00pm

In 1948 and 1949 there were various sales held in London of the selected contents of Wentworth Woodhouse. Head Guide & House Historian, David Allott, will help to shed some light on items dispersed from the House and how they went on to be housed in museums, private collections and other institutions.

Saturday 16th November, 7.00-9.00pm

Come and join us for our next fundraising event in The Marble Saloon - an evening of song with Thurnscoe Male Voice Choir as they celebrate their centenary year. Expect a wide range of male voice choir songs ranging from traditional numbers through to pop songs and musical hits from South Pacific, Les Misérables and Cats!

Friday 22nd November, 7.00-10.00pm

Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, returns to Wentworth Woodhouse once more with a performance of the classic, festive ghost story A Christmas Carol.

This thrilling one-man performance, followed by a two course Victorian meal, is the perfect way to spend a dark, winter evening at our final fundraising event of the year!

Price: £65.00

Additional Information

• Doors and bar open: 6.45pm
• Event starts: 7.30pm
• Food served: 8.00pm

Accessibility

Due to the age and nature of the House, unfortunately there is no disabled access to the upper floors which includes the venue for this event.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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

Saturday 30th November, 7.00-9.00pm

Following their popular ‘Swing Through the Decades’ performance earlier this year, Dearne Big Band are set to return for another fundraising event this November - an evening of ‘Rat Pack’! Take a step back to the 50s with classic hits like Come Fly with Me, Ain’t that a Kick in the Head, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and New York, New York.

Price: £25.00 | Accompanying Carer: Free

Friday 9th August & Friday 29th November, 6.45-10.30pm

Join us for six rounds of trivia and fun to test your knowledge and have a laugh along the way! Entry is £15.00 per person and includes a pie and pea supper.

Team of Four: £60.00

Timings

• Doors open and bar available from 6.45pm
• Event starts at 7.30pm
• Event ends at 10.30pm

Accessibility

Due to the age and nature of the house, there is no disabled access to the upper floors which includes the venue for this event.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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

Thursday 7 November, 7.00-8.00pm

Desiree Reynolds of Sheffield Archives's Dig Where You Stand joins us to share stories of Black history at Wentworth Woodhouse that have been uncovered as part of the Sheffield Archives project. 

In November, Fractured: Black Life Appearing Through the Cracks reveals some of the earliest recorded African-descended people in South Yorkshire. This is change work.

At this lecture, we will delve further into the stories on display. 

Dig Where You Stand is an archival justice movement made up of artists, archivists, educators and local community members.The team have unearthed the untold stories of people of colour living, working and putting down roots in South Yorkshire over hundreds of years, including stories with a connection to the Big House.

Friday 22nd November, 9.30am-12.00pm

Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity at our festive fundraising event: Christmas Glass Decoration Workshop!

Perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike, this session offers a fun introduction to glass decorating techniques with glass artist, Pam Goodison. You’ll have the chance to design and craft two of your very own glass ornaments – perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday décor or gifting to someone special!

No prior experience is necessary – two pre-cut pieces of glass and all the accessories are provided for you to bring your designs to life with full guidance every step of the way. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to create something beautiful and festive in the surroundings of Wentworth Woodhouse.

Please select your two festive Glass Decoration shapes at check-out: Gingerbread Man, Snow Globe, Robin or Christmas Tree.

Price: £55.00

Additional Information

Once completed, your ornaments will be left with us to be fired. You will receive a notification within seven days inviting you to collect your completed Christmas decorations.

Accessibility

The ground floor here at Wentworth Woodhouse is fully accessible, which includes the location for this event.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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