Friday 19 & Saturday 20 September, 10.00am-5.00pm

Once again, we're participating in Heritage Open Days where, this year, you can come and explore our fifty acres of Gardens free of charge!

Families and garden-lovers alike can enjoy a day in the Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens and discover many hidden delights, from the sweeping views from the Ha-Ha and South Terrace to the wildflower meadow – so much awaits. The Forest of Bewilderment natural play area is a haven for little explorers and their families with plenty of natural play areas to enjoy, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join in the family fun.

Adults: Free
Child (Under 16): Free
Accompanying Carer: Free

Please note, tickets must be pre-booked in advance.

Make the Most of Your Visit!

Why not make a day of it by including Afternoon Tea in the Long Gallery, lunch at The Camellia House.

(Extra charges may apply).

Accessibility

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

Dogs are allowed in the Gardens and are to be kept on leads at all times.  

Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.

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.

• Date | Saturday 30 August 2025
• Time | 11am-5pm
• Booking | Essential 

Prices

• Adult (17+) | £12.50
• Child (5-17) | £7.00
• Infant (0-4) | Free 
• Concession (Student, Senior Citizen) | £7.00
• Family Ticket | £30.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free
• National Trust Members* | 25% discount | 

Roll up, roll up! Welcome to the House of Fun! Join us as we return circus to the Gardens at Wentworth Woodhouse, inspired by real-life Garden parties of the past. 

Fun for all the family including live circus acrobatic performances; daredevil high-wire stunts and hands-on activities in our Workshop Village.

Includes:

• Live Circus Shows and Workshops with Let’s Circus
• Daredevil high-wire performances with world renowned performer Chris Bullzini
• Walk-a-bout performances
• Workshop village featuring craft and activity tents
• Thorpe Hesley Brass Band
• Funfair games and sideshows

Delivered in collaboration with FLUX Rotherham and Children's Capital of Culture.  

Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Additonal Information 

• There is no access to the Gardens before 11am
• Ticket cost includes admission to the gardens however does not include access to the House.  This can be purchased separately.
• Dogs are welcome to attend WE Wonder but there is no access to dogs in big top or workshop village (unless assistance dogs). Dogs must be kept on a lead.
• Performances take place throughout the day at staggered performance times. 
• Activities are aimed at those aged 5 years & over.
• To ensure everybody's enjoyment of the event, visitors are requested not to bring alcohol on to the site. Glass and knives are also not permitted on site. Please also note that bag searches will be in operation.
• Event organisers reserve the right to refuse admission or to eject a ticket holder for behaviour which The Management considers inappropriate or unacceptable. Anyone found to be partaking in anti-social behaviour, undertaking actions that may cause harm and distress to others, or actions that may lead to the compromising the event in any way will be ejected from the site
• Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a paying parent or guardian over the age of 18 at all times. 
• * discounts not applicable to members of the National Trust for Scotland.
• Terms & Conditions apply 

Join us for an evening with ecological consultant and bat specialist, Greg Slack, for an illustrated talk and guided walk in the Gardens here at Wentworth Woodhouse. Explore the grounds at dusk to search for and identify the range of species usually found here and learn first-hand all about these fascinating creatures.

• Adult: £25.00
• Child: £15.00
• Carer: Free

Accessibility

The Gardens here at Wentworth Woodhouse are 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 and gardens.

23 October 2025

2pm until 3.30pm

• Adult (17+) | £15.00
• Accompnaying Carer | Free

Join our Collections Team to explore objects and documents from the Wentworth Woodhouse archive.   Find out about stories contained in the archives, how we care for our archive and see never before displayed items.

The session will include:

• The opportunity for supervised hands-on access to archival items
• Unlocking stories from the Wentworth Woodhouse archive
• Tips on how to look after your at-home archival collections

A hot drink is provided upon arrival.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Low Drawing Room, which is on the Ground Floor of the Mansion.  There is ramp access to the ground floor and and accessible toilet. Due to the age and nature of Wentworth the first floor is currently only accessible by stairs.

Accessible parking is available and will be sign posted.

You can find out more about accessibility on site here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/access-for-all/  

11am until 12.15pm

Various dates in 2025 & 2026

• Adult (18+) | £15.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Join Wentworth Woodhouse for a spot of Elevenses! Uncover history of the House and Gardens with our knowledgeable speakers, whilst sipping on a cup of tea.

• 2 September 2025  | The Early Wentworths | Jonathan Addy 
• 7 October 2025 | Anthony Van Dyck and the Portraits associated with the 1st Earl of Strafford | Caroline Krzesinska
• 11 November 2025 | Three Families, Three Houses | Julie Banham
• 13 January  2026 | Thomas Watson-Wentworth, 1st Marquis of Rockingham; an ambitious builder, garden enthusiast, family man, conscientious land manager & provider of charity | Joan Jones
• 10 February 2026 | George Stubbs & the Marquess of Rockingham | Caroline Krzesina
• 3 March 2026 | Wentworth Woodhouse: the park, gardens and menagerie | Joan Jones

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Low Drawing Room, which is on the Ground Floor of the Mansion.  There is ramp access to the ground floor of the Mansion. Due to the age and nature of Wentworth the first floor is currently only accessible by stairs.

Accessible parking is available and will be signed.

You can find out more about accessibility on site here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/access-for-all/  

Saturday 13 September

6pm until 7.30pm

• Adult (18+) | £35.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free

During our House of Fun season we are encouraging you to make noise in the historic House, and what better way to do that with drums!

Join our Collection Team to find out more about historic performances in the Marble Saloon and then raise the roof with a drumming workshop with Unbeatable Energy Ltd.

20th September 2025, 7pm - 11pm

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. 

Wednesday 13 August & Thursday 18 September

6pm - 7.15pm

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

Join us for a yoga class in the historic and serence surroundings of the Marble Saloon.
This class, led by Fat Whippet Yoga, can be adapted for yoga practitioners of all stages, including beginners.Please bring your own mat, and extra blankets for additional comfort due to the floor being a harder surface. 

Other Information 

• The session will last approximately 75 minutes.
• Green tea and water is provided 
• Please note, the Butlers Pantry Cafe will not be open during your visit.
• Dogs are unable to attend this event, unless they are assistance dogs.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Marble Saloon, which is on the First floor of the Mansion.  There is ramp access to the ground floor of the Mansion. Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhouse the first floor is currently only accessible by stairs.

Accessible parking is available and will be signed.

21st September & 12th October

10am - 4pm 

Ticket Prices

• Adult (18+) | £60.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Life drawing classes at Wentworth Woodhouse first ran in 1950 with the establishment of the Lady Mabel College. 75 years later and with poses inspired by the incredible portraits in our House of Fun exhibition, life classes have returned.

Join professional artist and life-drawing tutor at Sheffield Museums, Richard Johnson and spend the day drawing a professional life model in the grand setting of Wentworth Woodhouse.

Classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced. Richard will give as much or as little advice and guidance as each artist requires.

Richard will be in touch with all attendees to discuss equipment requirements. 

Richard will be in touch with all attendees to discuss equipment requirements. By booking a ticket you are consenting to Wentworth Woodhouse sharing your contact details with Richard.

Other Information 

• The event is an all day event, 10am-4pm.
• Dogs are unable to attend, unless they are assistance dogs.
• Accompanying Carers will not be provided with equipment

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Low Drawing Room, which is on the Ground Floor of the Mansion. 

• An accessible toilet is available.
• A Hearing Loop is avaialable; please ask a member of the Team 
• There is ramp access to the ground floor of the Mansion. Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhose the first floor is currently only accessible by stairs.
• Accessible parking is available and will be signed.

You can find out more about accessibility on site here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/access-for-all/  

Rotherham Creative Health Symposium
Tuesday 30th September, 10am to 4pm
Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, S62 7TQ

Join Wentworth Woodhouse and Rotherham’s Creative Health Board at Rotherham’s annual Creative Health Symposium.

This in-person event will bring health and cultural practitioners together to explore how creativity may best support the health needs in Rotherham, contributing to a Creative Health Action plan.

The event will also showcase the impact of creative health in Rotherham and share best practice from elsewhere in the country.

In the afternoon, participants will have the opportunity to select from a variety of breakout sessions to develop their own knowledge. Topics will include health and wellbeing evaluation, effective signposting and understanding the case for creative health.

Rotherham Creative Health Board is made up of creative organisations; artists and volunteer groups and health professionals.  The RCHB reports to the South Yorkshire Creative Health Board.

To confirm attendance, please register for a free ticket. 

The Symposium will include a light lunch. Please indicate any dietary or access requirements in your booking confirmation.

Tuesday 2 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026*

10.00am-6.45pm

(4.30pm on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve)

Ticket Prices**

Adult (17+): £20.00 | Child (3-16): £17.50 | Infant (0-2): Free | Family Ticket: £55.00 |

Accompanying Carer: Free

Group Discounts***

• 10-14 people | 10% discount 
• 15+ people | 20% discount 

What to Expect

Visit Wentworth Woodhouse this Christmas to experience the magic of the Snow Queen fairytale.

Watch as this enchanting story unfolds room to room, filling the House with magic and wonder. With a unique surprise around every corner, there’ll be plenty to delight – whether you’re bringing the family or making the most of the festive season with friends.

The trail takes place in the State Rooms at Wentworth Woodhouse. Visitors self-guide and explore the room at their own pace.   We anticipate that your visit will last 45 minutes to 1 hour (plus additional time if you chose to visit the Butler’s Pantry or Library Lounge!)

You can find answers to Frequently Asked Questions

*The Snow Queen will not be open on the following Days – Thursday 25 December, Friday 26 December and Friday 1 January 2026. Experience times on Wednesday 10 December, 10am-1.00pm only.

**Please note there are no discounts for National Trust members, Historic Houses Association members or National Art Pass members

*** Applicable to full-priced tickets only.  Not applicable to Family Tickets as this already discounted.

 My Wentworth Members

As a membership benefit, My Wentworth Members can receive free tickets to the Snow Queen at off-peak times.   Any non-member guests are to purchase full-priced tickets, this includes those aged 3-16 years old.

• Off-Peak Times are10.00am-3.45pm
• Peak Times are 4.00-7.00pm

The following days are not included in this offer

• Saturday 6 December
• Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December
• Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 December

All days in week commencing Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 December inclusive.

A ticket for free entry MUST be booked online in advance and your My Wentworth pass must be shown on arrival for each ticket - failure to do so may result in a full price charge on the day or refusal of entry.

Relaxed Sessions

On selected dates, we are offering a more relaxed visit. These sessions are aimed at visitors who may seek a quieter experience, with less light, sound and with a smaller group size.

They will take place from 10am to 11am on:

• Wednesday 3 December 
• Friday 5 December 
• Tuesday 9 December

Carers Tickets

Visitors with disabilities may bring an accompanying carer free of charge when paying for a full-price ticket. Carer tickets must be pre-booked online. Supporting documents may be required at the entrances. This includes proof of

• Proof of Disability Living Allowance
• Proof of Attendance Allowance
• PIP letter
• Access Pass
• Disabled Person's Railcard
• Max Card

Accessibility 

Blue Badge / Accessible parking will be available and will be signposted on arrival.

 The Snow Queen experience takes place on the Ground Floor and First Floor. There is ramp access to the ground floor of the House.

Due to the age and nature of the House, there are some uneven surfaces. The Snow Queen experience involves walking between rooms and navigating staircases (up and down).  

A temporary lift (available until 31 December 2025) provides access to the first-floor State Rooms and exhibition space for visitors with mobility impairments. A staff member or volunteer will accompany visitors using the lift. Please note, there are limits on the number of mobility-impaired visitors upstairs at one time for safety reasons, which may result in a short wait.

Only assistance dogs are permitted inside the main House and event route.

If any of your group have specific requirements to better enjoy the experience, please email info@wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk or call 01226 351161 and the Bookings Team will do their best to help you.

Did you see the BBC documentary “our lives” back in 2024? The programme highlighted the incredible work delivered by our dedicated community of volunteers!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022560

Fancy being part of this community? Whilst having the opportunity to become involved in the upkeep of our historic garden and the fabulous garden visitor experience we offer, here at Wentworth Woodhouse,

Well maybe this opportunity is for you!

We are looking for three new garden volunteer teams to meet in the gardens on a weekly basis.

If these opportunities sound appealing and you would be interested in attending our garden volunteer recruitment day 10am on Thursday 4th September please book a slot using our digiticket booking system.

Saturday 15th November, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Join us on Saturday 15th November for Big House | Short Films, where young filmmakers from South Yorkshire challenge stereotypes and share personal takes on what heritage means to them. Expect a mix of powerful short films, creative installations, and opportunities to interact with the filmmakers themselves.

Price: £12.00
Student Ticket: £10.00
Accompanying Carer Ticket: Free

Perception Busters is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to work with young people to learn film making skills and produce films busting heritage myths. Big House | Short Films is part of the Children’s Capital of Culture festival year and is funded by Children’s Capital of Culture UK shared prosperity funding.

AN EVENT IN THE LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR 50 GUESTS.

THIS WILL BE IN AN INTIMATE SETTING IN THE LIBRARY LOUNGE, WHERE STAFF MEMBERS WILL TELL OF THEIR STRANGE EXPERIENCES WHILST WORKING AT WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE.

VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS WILL BE PLAYED THAT HAVE BEEN RECORDED INSIDE THE HOUSE AND STABLES.

GUESTS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE AND TELL OF THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES MAYBE HERE OR ELSEWHERE.

THIS IS A ONE-OFF EXPERIENCE AND WILL BE MADE MORE ATMOSPHERIC AS IT FALLS ON HALLOWEEN.

THE BAR WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGHOUT THE EVENT.

STRICTLY ADULTS ONLY.

Friday 21st November, 6.30pm-10.00pm

Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens, returns to Wentworth Woodhouse once more with a mesmerising one-man performance of the ghostly Christmas classic, 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 per person 

Additional Information

• Doors and bar open: 6.30pm
• Food served: 7.15pm
• Event commences: 8.15pm

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.

Wentworth Woodhouse Lecture Series
7pm until 8.15pm (Doors at 6.30pm)

Various dates in 2025 

• Adult (18+) | £15.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Wentworth Woodhouse welcomes you back to the annual lecture series.

17 September 2025- The Fitzwilliams Revisited by Eleanor Doughty
Eleanor Doughty invites you on a captivating journey into the world of the Fitzwilliam family and the storied Wentworth Woodhouse. In this talk, she reflects on the research behind Heirs and Graces—from delving into private family archives to tracing the lives of Peter and Obby Fitzwilliam through their friends and relations. Along the way, she will unveil rarely seen images and intimate glimpses into a distinguished family’s life, offering perspectives both personal and previously unexplored.

1 October 2025-  Madam Geneva: Gin and the Georgians by Dr Peter Collinge (Keele University)
Dive into the world of Georgian gin - the demon drink of the eighteenth century. As it flooded towns and cities, in its wake came illicit gatherings, poisonings, crime, scandal death and murder. Aghast at its intoxicating and debilitating effects, especially among the poor, moral crusaders took to the streets and to the printing press; so too did its promoters. The results were both riotous and turbulent.

5 November 2025, Restoring and Revitalising Wentworth Woodhouse’s Camellia House by Dorian Proudfoot.
Dorian Proudfoot is an accredited conservation architect and Chief Executive of Donald Insall Associates. Donald Insall’s were the architects who worked on the transformation of The Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse, which sat derelict for five decades, was listed on Historic England’s ‘Buildings at Risk’ register. As part of ongoing works to reimagine the wider Wentworth estate, they led a conservation project to restore and revitalise the Grade II*-listed Georgian building. The project has recently been recognised with a Europa Nostra Award, one of Europe's most prestigious heritage awards. Join Dorian to hear more about the restoration and its process.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Low Drawing Room, which is on the Ground Floor of the Mansion.  There is ramp access to the ground floor of the Mansion. Due to the age and nature of Wentworth the first floor is currently only accessible by stairs.

Accessible parking is available and will be signed.

You can find out more about accessibility on site here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/access-for-all/  

18 October 2025, 2pm to 4pm

• Adult (18+) | £22.50
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Join our friendly craft expert for an afternoon of cosy autumn crafting.

Have a go at making smudge sticks, decorative pumpkins and floral candles- perfect for the Autumn season. Your ticket includes all the crafting materials, guidance from our craft expert and a cosy hot drink.

This events is for adults only.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Low Drawing Room, which is on the Ground Floor of the Mansion.  There is ramp access to the ground floor of the Mansion.   Accessible parking is available and will be signed.

You can find out more about accessibility on site here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/access-for-all/