Tours
Why not book a tour with our knowledgeable and experienced guides?
House & Garden admission is included in the ticket price of all of our guided tours, so there is no need to buy this experience separately.
Access to the House & Garden general admission is from 10am, last admission 45 minutes before closing time.
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Discover the formal state rooms of Wentworth Woodhouse and its vast history with a Wentworth Tour, led by one of our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. The tour encompasses the rise and fall of the house from its beginnings in the 1600's to its time as a family home and teacher training college, right through to present day and the work of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust. As you journey through the state rooms, see first-hand the splendour of this 18th century house still intact after a chequered past.
The Wentworth Tour runs for approximately 60 - 75 minutes.
Includes House & Garden general admission on the day of your Wentworth Tour.
Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhouse there is currently no lift access to the first floor of the Mansion. There is ramp access to the gound floor of the Mansion.
Book nowSelected Dates in 2024
- Saturday 10 August
- Thursday 29 August
- Saturday 21 September
- Saturday 5 October
- Sunday 3 November
2025 dates coming soon
Start time: 11am
In 1950, a women's teacher training PE college was established at Wentworth Woodhouse. Join one of our ex-Lady Mabel students for a guided tour to see some of the rooms used by staff and students in their day to day life. Learn from your guide what student life was like in the magnificent Big House. Hear the tales about living here and the impact it had.
Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhouse there is currently no lift access to the first floor of the Mansion. There is ramp access to the gound floor of the Mansion.
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DAILY - Tuesday to Sunday
£25.00 per adult
Catherine Bailey’s highly acclaimed book Black Diamonds brought the plight of Wentworth Woodhouse and its incredible story to worldwide attention. Now the author has again put pen to paper and created The Black Diamonds Tour, a fascinating insight into the story which takes visitors through the twists and turns of the house’s history with a specially-trained guide.
Please note: This is a 90-minute tour and includes a number of stairs. The tour tells new stories in some of our most popular spaces and includes some areas of the house not previously open to the public
Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhouse there is currently no lift access to the first floor of the Mansion. There is ramp access to the gound floor of the Mansion.
Wentworth Woodhouse is a cashless site and can only accept payments by debit/credit card.
Book nowSelected Dates all starting at 11am
- October | 6, 9, 24
- November | 1, 17
2025 dates coming soon
Advanced booking is essential
£27.50 per adult
Join a member of our team for one of our special Hidden Tours where you will get an exclusive look behind the scenes and experience parts of the house not normally open to the public.
This tour takes place over many floors of Wentworth Woodhouse and, therefore there are many steps and staircases to traverse; please wear sensible footwear. Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhouse, we do not have an access lift to the first and second floors.
* Due to the installing of our George Stubbs Exhibition, the House admission is closed to the public. However, the gardens will be open 10am-5pm.
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Selected 2024 Dates - Saturday 9 November
Start Time - 11am
2025 dates coming soon
£27.50 per adult.
As we continue with our 25-year conservation project, discover the craftsmanship and skill that has gone into creating and now restoring and conserving this special place. Join a member of the Wentworth Woodhouse team as they take you to parts of the house currently undergoing work and share with you some of the conservation challenges ahead.
Due to the age and nature of Wentworth Woodhouse there is currently no lift access to the first floor of the Mansion. There is ramp access to the gound floor of the Mansion.
Please also note that Wentworth Woodhouse is moving to a cashless payments only from 5 May 2021.
Book nowWhy not book a tour with our knowledgeable and experienced guides?
House & Garden admission is included in the ticket price of all of our guided tours, so there is no need to buy this experience separately.
Access to the House & Garden general admission is from 10am, last admission 45 minutes before closing time.