Wentworth Castle Gardens and Brodsworth Hall

The second part of this trip was predicated on going to Leeds to visit two churches however this morning the sun was shining and I thought nah!

So I went straight to Wentworth Castle Gardens which was handy as it was HEAVING when I left.

The estate was in the care of the Wentworth Castle Heritage Trust until June 2019. Despite a big restoration after which the gardens were reopened in 2014 , the gardens were closed to the public in 2017 due to a funding crisis. In September 2018 it was announced that the National Trust planned to enter into a new partnership with Northern College and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to reopen the gardens and parkland to the public. The gardens and parkland reopened to the public on 8 June 2019.

Now I have to say the garden was a little underwhelming and I think more work is needed.... although I was told by a twitter friend that the garden is at its best in May.... it will be interesting to go back in 3-5 years.

Barry is happy to help!

Stainsborough Caste an impressive folly

As I queued to get my scone I spotted someone I know via twitter! had a very nice natter over scones!

I had dinner with my friend Cheryl the other night ( it was lovely CP!) and she mentioned liking Brodsworth Hall.... now I was a bit dismissive but I thought well it's on the way back....

I couldn't remember much about the property.... I did remember the house being left as found but the gardens? Not a thing

And they were lovely!!

I decided not to go in the hall! I just wandered and relaxed! I will revisit!

When I got back to the pub there were 2 Painted Ladies in the garden!