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 2025
- Sunday 19 January
- Saturday 15 february
- Saturday 8 March
- Friday 28 March
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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Selected Dates all starting at 11am
- January | Wednesday 15, Thuirsday 23 & Friday 31
- February | Saturday 8, Sunday 16, Wednesday 19 & Thursday 27
- March | Friday 7, Saturday 15 & Wednesday 25
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.
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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 nowSelected Dates, 6.00pm
Join one of our expert guides on this exclusive after-hours tour. Follow in the footsteps of partygoers of the past and enjoy the candlelit ambience of the rooms after the public has left. Uncover intriguing tales of Royal visits, unforgettable celebrations and gatherings in this historic home.
Price: £30.00
Accessibility
Due to the age and nature of the House, there is no disabled access to the upper floors which includes the route for this Guided Tour.
Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust
Remember, any money made from our Guided Tours goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House & Gardens.
Book nowWednesday, Friday & Sunday Throughout March, 11.30am
Join us for this special tour taking place throughout March in honour of Women's History Month. Discover the stories of influential individuals who played a vital role in shaping Wentworth and the enduring impact they left behind.
Price: £27.50
Image credit: Lady Mabel College WWPT Archive 052
Accessibility
Due to the age and nature of the House, there is no disabled access to the upper floors which includes the route for this Guided Tour.
Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust
Remember, any money made from our Guided Tours goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House & Gardens.
Book now
Thursday to Saturday, 11.00am or 2.00pm
Join us for our highly anticipated new tour, which includes exclusive access to the vaulted cellars and attic rooms for the very first time. This tour (only available January to March 2025) will share stories of parties in the cellars, family lives on the upper floors and includes access to some of our more derelict areas awaiting restoration.
Price: £25.00
Accessibility
Due to the age and nature of the House, there is no disabled access to the upper floors which includes the route for this Guided Tour.
Due to the nature of the areas visited on this tour, the tour is not suited to people who:
- Suffer from claustrophobia
- Are not able to climb short vertical ladders
- Have respiratory issues in damp environs.
- Have difficulties in confined spaces or where ceilings heights are low and walking stooped is required
Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust
Remember, any money made from our Guided Tours goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House & Gardens.
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.