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while keeping an evident brand of Wentworth running through each component.
As a popular visitor attraction, the tours will be expanded, allowing for specialised tours with more in-depth history and educational boards throughout. The main rooms of the house
as more events and venue hire held in the north wing. Finally, the stable block towards the park entrance will be developed into office lettings to entice a business sector into the grounds.
“All three business proposals work perfectly on their own,
West Front
Work will begin in phases, with a timeframe of 25 years for all work to be fully completed.
will be restored in keeping with the existing décor to bring in a wider public sector. While work is being undertaken, Sarah also has plans to offer hard-hat scaffolding tours for visitors to see the development’s progress first-hand, along with a more wheelchair friendly access to the existing tours.
Complimentary to the
heritage side of the project, the Trust will also expand into the leisure sector, creating luxury accommodation in the south wing to attract national and international visitors, as well
but together there are some issues we need to look at. For example, you can’t have a bus full of school children arriving for a history lesson where people are trying to relax in the accommodation suites.” Work will begin in phases, with a timeframe of 25 years for all work to be fully completed. “The areas we first start with might not be to the general public’s preference, but in order for the project to be sustainable, we need to start generating income to complete the other phases successfully.” As announced in the
Autumn Statement last year, Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond has set aside £7.6million of government funding for crucial repairs thanks to invaluable support from Wentworth and Dearne MP John Healey and other cross- party Members of Parliament. Although the total repair bill is estimated at over £42million, the pocket of money will help to somewhat soothe the damage caused by the cultural vandalism of post-war open cast mining on the land in front of the house.
With such an expansive story, the history of Wentworth Woodhouse stretches back through the previous owner,
architect Clifford Newbold, to the Rolls-Royce enthusiast Wensley Haydon-Baillie; through the educational establishments of Sheffield University and Lady Mabel College when aspiring physical education teachers earned their educational stripes; to the grand debut of the ten Earl Fitzwilliams who brought industry to the village, as well as nobility and aristocracy guests to the 365 room residence. How centuries of memoirs can be chronicled into one all-encompassing venture, only time will tell. But with the right people now firmly at the reigns, the adventure is only just beginning.
PRESERVATION TRUST TION TRUST
One of Britain’s finest and grandest stately homes
Weddings at Wentworth Woodhouse
Our regal interiors and stately façade provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding
Endless possibilities including the Marble Saloon, Van Dyke Room, Whistlejacket Room and Pillared Hall
Or why not have a marquee in our stunning grounds Packages to suit all budgets
Tours of Wentworth Woodhouse Garden Tour £10
A unique look around the 57 acre historic garden with the guidance from our Head Gardener
Wentworth Tour £10
Highlights of the Palladian-style East front Strafford Tour £15
Rooms used by Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford Clifford Tour £15
The Long Gallery, Green Dining Room, Chintz Suite and Lady Fitzwilliam’s private quarters
Fitzwilliam Tour £25
The full experience including a garden tour All tours subject to availability
Tel. 01226 351161 or 749639
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