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Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Gather your friends and family for an exciting digital adventure for imaginative folk aged 7+ to play together. This Autumn, British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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10 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 22 other dates or times

Pooch Passport Explorers 

Embrace the crunchy leaves and frosty mornings this Autumn and Winter with your pooch pal by your side. Complete your pooch passport with ten stamps to claim your reward. A paw-fect way to enjoy the great outdoors together.

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10 Oct 2026 to 28 Feb 2027
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 110 other dates or times

Orienteering at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

We've teamed up with South Yorkshire Orienteers so you can give orienteering a go any day of the year at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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10 Oct to 29 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 42 other dates or times

Natural Craft Event: Autumnal Wall Hanging 

Welcome Autumn into your home this season through creating a beautiful wall hanging using natural autumnal products.

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14 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00

Social running group 

Meet like-minded people, make new friends, and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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14 Oct to 30 Dec 2026
at 10:15 to 12:00+ 11 other dates or times

Walk with a Gardener - Fungi and folklore 

Join our outdoors team for a walk round the site to explore the different fungi we have here at Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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14 Oct 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30

Postcode Access Days 

Visitors from selected postcode areas — with S73 + S74 eligible on 16th and 17th October — can enjoy free entry on our Postcode Access Days, welcoming local communities to explore Wentworth Castle Gardens for free.

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16 Oct to 17 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 1 other date or time

Create & Craft Poppy Project 

Come and help our Create & Craft volunteers in their final poppy preparations for our upcoming Remembrance display at this drop-in session.

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23 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30

Talking and Telling - Conversation with our Volunteers 

Come and say hi to our volunteers and learn in more detail about Wentworth Castle Gardens history and the seasonal highlights the gardens has to offer.

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23 Oct to 27 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Little Nature Detectives 

They don’t have to be creepy or crawly - As we start to get cosy for Autumn come and discover which plants and insects make Wentworth Castle Gardens their home during the season.

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24 Oct to 22 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 23 other dates or times

Bugs drop-in crafts 

Join us for some family fun this October half term at our bug crafting drop-in sessions for all the family.

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26 Oct to 30 Oct 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 4 other dates or times

Ranger Rambles at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

Join the Rangers for a monthly ramble in the extensive parkland and woodlands of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

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29 Oct to 25 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Landscape as Witness: A Remembrance reflection 

Take a rare look inside St James' chapel to discover the wartime stories of local people and embrace a moment of calm. Pause in the gardens at our Avenue of Remembrance to reflect on the relationship between landscape, memory and human connection.

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4 Nov to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 14:30+ 9 other dates or times

House Tours at Wentworth Castle 

Take a peek inside the grand house at the centre of the estate on a select number of volunteer-led tours through Wentworth Castle, now Northern College.

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6 Nov to 4 Dec 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 7 other dates or times

Winter Wonders Advent Trail 

What does the festive season mean to you? Follow an advent trail through Wentworth Castle Gardens and discover new artwork each week, created by local communities. Explore their reflections on nature, community spirit, and the changing seasons.

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2 Dec to 31 Dec 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 24 other dates or times

SOLD OUT Meet the Deer at Wentworth Castle Gardens 

SOLD OUT Come and meet the Wentworth Castle deer in this magical experience for all the family, followed by a festive breakfast in the Long Barn café.

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5 Dec to 20 Dec 2026
at 08:30 to 10:00+ 5 other dates or times

Festive Choir 

Get into the festive spirit with a joyful afternoon of singing and carols in the Conservatory.

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6 Dec 2026
at 13:00 to 15:00