Why is Wentworth Castle closing?

Why is Wentworth Castle closing? Lack of visitor numbers is being blamed for the decision to close the historic site near Barnsley despite more than £20m worth of investment in the last 15 years to restore its fortunes following decades of neglect. Wentworth Castle Gardeners pictured here in the late 1890s.

Can you go inside Wentworth Castle?

Things to see and do Have you ever wanted to peek inside the grand Wentworth Castle? Now's your chance! 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.

Is Wentworth house open to the public?

Opening Times Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00am-5.00pm Last Admission: 4.15pm Please note, we are cashless and only accept card payments.

Was The Crown filmed at Wentworth Woodhouse?

Here, the area of Little Germany and the streets around Forster Square were redressed for post-Glasnost scenes. Filming also took place nearby at Wentworth Woodhouse, the home of the Earls Fitzwilliam, recently seen in Downton Abbey and Churchill biopic Darkest Hour.

What is the most visited National Trust property?

With over 500,000 annual visitors, Attingham Park was the most visited National Trust property in 2020-21. Giant's Causeway, in Northern Ireland, is the most Instagrammable National Trust site, with 319,000 posts tagged at this location.

Who owns Wentworth House now?

The house is now owned by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust whose sole purpose is regeneration of the site for the benefit of South Yorkshire. The house is now open to the public, Tuesday to Sunday, for morning tours, afternoon free-flow exploration and events.

Is Wentworth Woodhouse the same as Wentworth Castle?

Infuriated, Thomas Wentworth used his skills as a soldier and diplomat to plot revenge. Within a few years he had bought, extended and renamed his own house and estate, just six miles away from Wentworth Woodhouse, at the estate we now know as Wentworth Castle.

Is Wentworth house bigger than Buckingham Palace?

It has the longest façade of any country home in Europe at over 600 feet in length. It is more than twice the length of Buckingham Palace; the physical footprint of the house is enormous!