Wentworth Woodhouse

Wentworth Woodhouse is a mansion in the village of Wentworth in England, containing more than 300 rooms across over 250,000 square feet (23,000 square meters) of living space. The exterior is divided into two main sections: a baroque wing built from red brick on the west side and a classical facade made of pale sandstone stretching hundreds of feet on the east side.

Thomas Watson-Wentworth began remodeling an older house in 1725, adding the eastern wing and creating one of the largest residences of his era. After World War II the property lost its role as a family seat and changed hands several times before opening to guided visits.

The estate's tearoom inside the mansion continues the English tradition of afternoon refreshments, where visitors sit in rooms once reserved for aristocratic gatherings. Local volunteers often work as guides, sharing stories passed down through generations of families who lived in the surrounding villages.

The gardens are open Tuesday through Sunday, and guided tours through the state rooms run regularly. Wearing comfortable shoes helps, as there are many staircases and long walks between building sections and across the grounds.

The basement holds old service rooms where dozens of servants once prepared food, ironed laundry, and stored firewood. The passages below the main house connect storage chambers to staff quarters and show how many people were needed to keep daily operations running.

Location: Wentworth

Website: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.47424,-1.40471

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:39