Walk with a Gardener - Weeds, friend or foe?
Are garden weeds beneficial or a nuisance? Is there more to them than we think? Find out more on this informative walk.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Are common weeds a friend or foe to our gardens?
Join this gentle circular walk through the John Arnold and Union Jack Gardens looking at the different weeds and learning about their positives and negatives.
Our gardener will share their top tips on what to encourage or remove in your own garden at home.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Suitable for all the family
- Meeting point
Meet at the visitor information shed opposite the play area.
- What to bring and wear
Shoes suitable for a gentle stroll.
- Accessibility
The route follows hard standing paths from the play area up to the Union Jack Gardens and back. For more information please visit the Accessibility page of our website. To pre-book a mobility scooter please call us, or email wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Other
Dogs welcome on a short fixed length lead.
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Upcoming events
Walk with a Gardener - Castle and Fernery
Walk and chat with our gardener to discover more about the history and future of the gardens. Learn what inspires the gardens team and how they maintain and enhance this special place.
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.
Building Wentworth - Junk modelling
Have you ever wanted to be an architect or builder? Put your creative skills to the test in these workshops as we use recycled materials to recreate some of Wentworth Castle Gardens most famous monuments.
Beginners’ Running group
Meet like-minded people and build up your fitness in the beautiful surroundings of Wentworth Castle Gardens.