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Open Archives

Look behind the scenes with our research and archive volunteers.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come and meet our dedicated team of volunteers as they dig into the archives at Wentworth Castle Gardens. Pop in to discover something new about the fascinating history of this site and those who have lived and worked here. If you have a specific area of interest, please email us in advance at wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk so the volunteers can be looking into your query.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Meet in the Blackbourn Room in the Conservatory building.

Accessibility

The Conservatory building is completely accessible.

Contact info

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Upcoming events

Event

Heavenly Hellebores 

Celebrate the peak of the Hellebore season as you stroll the length of Shrubbery walk.

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on
9 Mar 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
Event

Compost week - chat to a gardener 

To celebrate national compost week, come and chat to our gardens team about how you can compost at home and the benefits to the environment. 

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on
10 Mar to 11 Mar 2025
at
12:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Beginners’ Running group 

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

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on
12 Mar to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 42 other dates or times
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Aspects of architecture photography walk 

Explore some of the estate’s remarkable architectural features and discover new ways of capturing them on this guided photography walk through the parkland.

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on
12 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 12:30