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Walk with a Gardener - Beautiful blooms

Walk and chat with our gardener to discover more about the national collections of rhododendron, magnolia and camellia as they begin to bloom.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Wentworth Castle Gardens has national collections of rhododendron, magnolia and camellia, so the gardens team have plenty of experience to share which will help you take care of your plants at home.

Discover more about the gardens on this guided walk, enjoy the beauty of these spring flowering shrubs, and learn more about the threats to plant health.

This walk will focus on the shrubbery walk and wilderness but look out for our showstoppers signage throughout the gardens to learn more during your visit.

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

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The basics

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 up to the middle section of the gardens. 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.

Contact info

Business Services and Booking Enquiries

Upcoming events

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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
2 Apr to 31 Dec 2025
at
10:15 to 12:00
+ 39 other dates or times
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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.

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on
3 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
Event

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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on
4 Apr to 6 Jun 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 11 other dates or times
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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.

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on
7 Apr to 9 Apr 2025
at
10:45 to 12:15
+ 3 other dates or times