Wentworth Woodhouse

Wentworth Woodhouse

wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk
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(1.7K) · History museum in Rotherham, United Kingdom
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Europe's largest privately owned house, combining baroque and Palladian architecture, with extensive gardens. Enjoy a self-led experience, a …

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Jul 25, 2025
We left early for the RHS flower show being held at Wentworth Woodhouse but even so met with queues of traffic. The approach roads to the venue are narrow and constricting and the parking was chaotic…Full review by John B
Jul 17, 2025
Attended the RHS Wentworth show on 17th July. It took my wife and myself 2hrs to travel from our house in Cheshire to Meadowhall. We then spent from 10:30 until 12:30 queuing for the shuttle bus, arr…Full review by Paul O
Jul 8, 2025
Impressive house with a fascinating history. Brilliant to see it open to the public and learn about the exciting plans to restore the site .We did the Duties and Delights tour with Reg which was very…Full review by Henry R
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Facts

Architectural style:West front: English Baroque
Located:Wentworth, South Yorkshire
Owner:Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust
Floors:5
Surface area:250,000 sq ft (23,000 sq m)
Architect:William Etty
Type:Stately home

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Dogs allowed
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Dogs are allowed in the gardens and in the Butlers pantry ( tea room )
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Answer by beverley m · Mar 19, 2025
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Just wondering how much of the house is available to view (seeing as it is being restored). Also, are they restored …
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Just wondering how much of the house is available to view (seeing as it is being restored). Also, are they restored sections or original?
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Hi if you book one of the tours you will see a lot more and learn about the history, Obviously it is in the process of restoration, but definitely worth a visit.
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Can you just visit and walk around the grounds without a ticket or booking?
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You can walk around part of the house and grounds for free. Also, there is a lovely cafe.
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do you know if you have to book / join a tour , or can you visit rooms on your own without a tour. or if you have to book a …
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do you know if you have to book / join a tour , or can you visit rooms on your own without a tour. or if you have to book a tour , are you allowed "free time" to go around the house on your own after the tour has finished ? thanks pam
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As far as I know all visits are part of tours. Check their website.
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Is it free entry? I can’t find a price online except for tours.u
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It’s by tour only and it’s not cheap! £20 a ticket unless you’re a member of the Nationals trust when it’s £10. But its worth it and you feel you’re doing your bit to being the house back to …
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It’s by tour only and it’s not cheap! £20 a ticket unless you’re a member of the Nationals trust when it’s £10. But its worth it and you feel you’re doing your bit to being the house back to life. I don’t usually do tours but our guide was so knowledgeable it was completely worth it.
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