Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley, Yorkshire
Explore historic gardens and parkland, created for the privileged few and now looked after for everyone to enjoy.
Discover countryside views across 500 acres of South Yorkshire’s only Grade 1-listed landscape. Venture into the parkland with its herds of fallow and red deer. See three hundred years of changing garden design revealed as you stroll through different sections of the garden, including a hilltop folly and a re-imagined 18th century flag garden. Encounter plants from around the world in the conservatory. Relax in the tranquil atmosphere of a garden renowned for its Camelia, Rhododendron, Azalea and Magnolia. Enjoy seasonal bursts of colour and scent throughout the year. Note: house closed to visitors as it is home to Northern College.
Features & Accessibility
- Winter Opening
- Children’s Playground
- Tearoom
- Group Visits
- Dogs welcome on leads (grounds only)
- Facilities for wheelchair users & those with limited mobility
- Facilities for auditory impairments
- National Trust logo
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Contact
Park Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN
01226 776040
Opening times
Please check the National Trust website for opening times.
Directions
Exit the M1 at junction 37 towards Barnsley and follow road signs to Wentworth Castle Gardens, S75 3ET.
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