Visitor Information for Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars
Opening Days: Open Tuesday to Sunday
Opening Times: 10am to 4pm
Admission Prices: Adults £9.50, Children’s Free (House & Garden ticket £15.50, Children Free)
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Top Tip: Pre book your Afternoon Tea ahead of your visit
What Visitors like about Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Visitors to Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens enjoy its breathtaking scale, beautiful grounds, friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers and well-run seasonal events like the Christmas, RHS Flower Show, Steampunk weekend.
The Gardens are viewed as vast, peaceful and scenic, offering expansive parkland ideal for dog walks, families and picnics.
The café receives strong compliments and the Estate is seen as generally accessible.
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About Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens were previously part of the open cast mine but are now home to some very mature planting.
Explore the gardens and 50 acres of grounds which have year round interest from Snowdrops in Winter to Bluebells in Spring and Rhododendrons in Summer.
Watch out for the Ionic Temple and the plentiful wildlife.
Enjoy the David Austin Rose Garden, Camellia House and for the children there is the wonderfully named Forest of Bewilderment play area.
There is also a free activity sheet for the kids and a Wellbeing Guide for those seeking sanctuary!
You can take a self guided tour of the House or book a guided tour to really get al the history of the house and grounds.
You are well catered for food and drink options with Afternoon Teas served Friday to Sunday at the Long Gallery.
The Camellia House serves two and three course meals also from Friday to Sunday.
And the Butler’s Pantry Café in the house is free to anyone to enter to get some light bites or sweet treats.
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Accessibility at Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens are fully accessible as is the ground flor of the house which is also home to the Butler’s Pantry Café and Gift Shop.
Dogs at Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Dogs on leads are allowed in the gardens.
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Contact Details for Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Address: Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7TQ
Tel: 01226 351161
Email: info@wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
Web: Link here
Visitor Reviews of Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.6 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens.
Maria Dela Cruz
Highlighted helpful and friendly staff, clear information from volunteers, reasonable entrance fees, delicious café food, dog-friendly policy, and good accessibility (disabled parking, toilets, shuttle bus). Found the building and grounds impressive and looks forward to returning in spring.
Lucy Kent
Loved the atmosphere during the Snow Queen Christmas event. Acknowledged the ongoing renovation but still found the visit enjoyable and memorable.
P O
First visit and thoroughly enjoyed every moment, especially the Snow Fairy Christmas event. Found parking easy and the experience professionally run.
Martin Ginever
Described it as a wonderful historic site set in glorious parkland. Aware of long-term renovation but appreciated the house’s historical importance.
Jonathan Dartnell
Struck by the sheer size of Wentworth, noting that even compared to major stately homes, the scale is overwhelming and impressive.
The Italiano from England
Praised the careful and respectful restoration after years of neglect, calling it heartwarming and wonderfully done.
Laurence Stuart
Called it a beautiful country house. His children enjoyed the Christmas event, the gardens were enjoyable, and café staff were busy but helpful.
Lizzie Palmer
Had a fantastic time at the steampunk weekend. Praised the stalls, displays, Doctor Who features, and the engaging forest trail for children.
Andrew Jones
Reflected on the site’s difficult 20th century but praised the current trust’s efforts to restore and reuse the house.
Cristina Davis
Recommended it as a full day out for families, with large gardens, picnic areas, cafés, and impressive stately rooms.
Martin Oxley
Found it a special and quieter alternative to better-known country houses, appreciating how undiscovered it still feels.
Laura Taylor
Described it as an amazing place with beautiful interiors, impressive architecture, friendly staff, and strong visitor facilities.
Steve Calvert
Loved the RHS Flower Show despite bad weather, praising the quality of exhibits, organisation, and overall experience.
Ruby Latham
Called Wentworth Woodhouse a staggering, breathtaking masterpiece and a must-visit for history lovers.
John Winterbottom
Impressed by the exterior and freedom to explore independently. Noted staircases could be challenging for some visitors but praised staff and café.
Thomas Sheldon-Baker
Enjoyed a fabulous day exploring the house, gardens, and food. Gave special thanks to Libby for her helpful guidance.
Melanie Hudson
Highlighted the impressive historic building, pretty gardens, and friendly, knowledgeable staff and volunteers.
Derek Rollings
Enjoyed walking the free gardens and good coffee but was disappointed by the lack of toilets for such a large site.
Andrea Butler
Called it absolutely stunning, praising the warm welcome, knowledgeable guides, ongoing restoration, and beautiful gardens.
Donna Clarke
Visited during the RHS Flower Show and praised staff for being helpful and efficient despite poor weather conditions.
Elisa Winstanley
Loved the Christmas house and light trail, appreciating the decorations, music, and festive atmosphere.
Ruspako
Highly recommended it as a family-friendly destination with plenty of space for children to explore and enjoy.
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Map, Location & Contact Details of Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Wentworth
Rotherham South Yorkshire S62 7TQ
United Kingdom