Wentworth Castle Gardens, Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Paid entry
Details
Accessibility:
There is car parking on site, which is used by the Northern College.
2026: "See below for resources and information to support a more accessible visit to Wentworth Castle gardens. We also have a buggy shuttle service, which runs every day between 11am and 3pm. We can book a BSL interpreter for a guided walk or tour. If you'd like to discuss any arrangements we can make to meet your access needs, please email us on wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01226323070 and we'll do our best to help.
The map shows a recommended route around the gardens. There is a hard-standing path from the visitor car park up to the Conservatory. Other parts of the garden are a mixture of firm and grassy paths, often sloped. There are no hard-standing paths in the parkland.
Accessible route and/or map - more informationAccessible toilets are located in the Long Barn Café and the Conservatory building.
A braille guide to the property is available. Please ask at Visitor Reception or the Information Shed.
Blue badge spaces are in the upper left corner of the visitor car park, near to Visitor Reception. If you do not have a blue badge but would benefit from using one of these designated spaces, please speak to the Welcome team.
We can arrange for you to drop off members of your party near the Visitor Reception. Please speak to the Welcome team.
Induction loops are available at all till points. We also have a portable induction loop available for house tours or guided walks. Please email us in advance on wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk to book this.
A large print guide to the property is available. Please ask at Visitor Reception or the Information Shed.
There's level access to the Long Barn Café from the terrace.
There is a lift to the first floor of the Long Barn building and the Reading Room. Please ask the Café team for support in operating the lift.
We have two powered mobility scooters & an all-terrain tramper available for hire, free of charge (tramper can access the parkland during the summer). Book by emailing wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk. Pick up from the Reception Building on your arrival. The team will carry out a short assessment to ensure the scooter is suitable for your needs.
There is ramped access to the Visitor Information Shed, located opposite the Play Area.
There is seating throughout the gardens and parkland.
There are steps down to the Conservatory terrace and up to the Azalea garden, but you will also find alternative step-free routes. Please be aware of uneven terrain around the estate. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes when you visit.
We have two manual wheelchairs available to hire in the Long Barn Café. However, the steep and uneven paths can make it a challenge to access the whole of the gardens via wheelchair"
Brief Description:
Wentworth Castle is a Grade I Listed Building which is now home to the Northern College for Residential and Community Education. It was the former seat of the Earl of Strafford. It had been in the care of the Heritage Trust since 2001, and the Castle and the Gardens used to be open to the public until the spring of 2017, when it closed to the public due to lack of funding.
Further Information
Address:
Wentworth Castle Gardens, Park Drive, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3EN
Email:
wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone:
01226 323070
Website:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/wentworth-castle-gardens
Opening Hours:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/wentworth-castle-gardens
Directions:
From Barnsley via Keresforth Hill Road (3.2m). Take Eldon Street and Market Hill to Shambles Street. Drive along Racecommon Road, Keresforth Hill Road, Gilroyd Lane and Lowe Lane until you reach your destination.
From Rotherham via M1 (12.3m). Get on M1 in Sheffield from New Wortley Road/A629 and A6109. Follow M1 to Sheffield Road/A61 in Birdwell. Take Rockley Lane, Round Green Lane and Lowe Lane to your destination.
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2026: "By road
Services from Barnsley Interchange to Penistone, Stocksbridge and Denby Dale run along Lowe Lane. The 23a, 24, 24a, 34 and 410 services will stop on Gilroyd Lane near the Strafford Arms pub on request. This is the bus stop at the bottom of the hill in Stainborough village. From here, it is approximately 0.4 miles (0.6km) along the visitor driveway, which slopes up the hill to the gardens. Follow the signs for the pedestrian route to the visitor reception building.
NOTE: There is no access to the site from the Northern College bus stop. In addition, the no 34 bus is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey
Transport:
The closest railway station is Dodworth approximately 1.4 miles away. Buses operate in and around the area. For more travel information go to http://www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.
Amenities:
Playground, Barnsley S75 3ER
Long Barn Cafe, Barnsley S75 3ER
Wentworth Castle Conferencing and Events, Lowe Lane, Barnsley S75 3ET
National Trust Car Park - Wentworth Castle Gardens
National Trust, Wentworth Castle Gardens
Park Drive
Barnsley S75 3EN
There are a wealth of attractions in nearby Barnsley including bars, restaurants, hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation, along with shopping, theatres, museums and the Calypso Cove water park.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Round Green Deer Farm, Barnsley, Yorkshire
1,426 metres*
St Edward's Church, Barnsley, Yorkshire
1.82 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.