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GENERAL INFORMATIONThis list represents just a selection of the events being organised by the gardens. For information on other events that might be being organised please contact the gardens direct. |
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| November/December | November 9th 2008 | Wentworth Woodhouse Farmers MarketCome and join us at our monthly farmers' market where you can purchase produce from many local suppliers before or after enjoying a walk around the gardens and garden centre. Times: 10am - 2pm Admission free. |
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| Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November 2008 | Christmas at the Castle & Festive Fair - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the Castle and Festive FairSanta arrives at the Castle and launches the festive season at Wentworth. Enjoy the festive fair all weekend with 20 stalls selling a variety of seasonal food and gifts. Come and greet Santa on Saturday 15th November at 11.30am as he arrives on his drawn carriage. Christmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| 15th November 2008 | Father Christmas Visits Wentworth WoodhouseFather Christmas Visits Wentworth Woodhouse
Father Christmas will be arriving at Wentworth Woodhouse garden centre on Saturday 15th November at 10.45am after travelling through the village from thr Holy Trinity Church. He will be at home in his toy workshop each weekend until Sunday 21st December and would be delighted to meet children of all ages. His workshop is open Saturday and Sunday 11am - 5pm. Father Christmas will also be working overtime on the following Christmas Shopping Evenings:- Wednesay 3rd, Thursday 4 and Thursday 11th December 2pm - 8.30pm. Contact the gardens for more information |
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| 19 November 2008 | Peace Gardens 10th Birthday PartyWe would like to invite everyone to come along and celebrate the Peace Gardens 10th birthday with a party to remember.Between 12 and 2pm two stilt walkers will be spreading birthday wishes and giving away Peace Gardens birthday balloons at the following times 12 – 12:20/ 12:50 – 13:10/ 13:40 – 14:00
At 4:30pm there will be a spectacular fire juggling show from the internationally acclaimed Flame Oz performance Company. The fire show is a explosive blend of beauty, dance, power and energy combined with feats of skill, artistry and fire manipulation - all choreographed to a funky, moving and climactic soundtrack. At 5pm the Leader of the Council Cllr Paul Scriven will be wishing the Peace Gardens happy birthday and cutting a massive birthday cake for everyone to share. |
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| Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November 2008 | Christmas at the Castle - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the CastleChristmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2008 | Christmas at the Castle - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the CastleChristmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| November 30th 2008 | Renishaw Hall Victorian Christmas MarketVictorian Christmas Market with our popular Carols in the Stable CourtyardGet in festive mood early! Buy presents from our craft stalls, order festive foods, sing-a-long to Christmas carols. Admission £3, children under 10 FREE For more information please call 0114 2484488 or 07946 260021 |
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| Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th and Thursday 11 December 2008 | Christmas Shopping Evenings at Wentworth WoodhouseChristmas Shopping Evenings at Wentworth Woodhouse Garden Centre
Wentworth is renowned for its stunning display of fibre optic Christmas trees, plants, flowers and figures which form a major and eye catching feature in our Christmas room. We stock a comprehensive range of indoor and outdoor lights to suit everyones pocket and display aspirations. Beautifully displayed themed ceramics, decorations, glassware, artificial trees and much, much more complete the overall 'Aladdin's Cave' dedicated to the celebration of the spectacle and occasion of the festive season. Perhaps the single most important aspect of Christmas that sets Wentworth apart from many other shops and centres is our floristry division. We are able to fashion holly wreaths, swags, welcome rings and arrangements in a range of seasonal materials, both fresh and artificial. Over 1000 natural wreaths are created every Christmas from foliage cut in our own gardens here at Wentworth, providing a unique experience for the Christmas enthusiast. Finally, for those to whom Christmas means a real Christmas tree, we stock over 2500 'Premium Grade' trees to select from. 'No needle drop' Nordman firs and Lodgepole pines are available alongside traditional Norway spruce and Serbian spruce in both cut and rooted / potted form. Open 2pm - 8.30pm. Contact Wentworth Woodhouse garden centre for more details |
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| Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December 2008 | Christmas at the Castle - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the CastleChristmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| December 3rd and 4th 2008 | Wentworth Woodhouse Victorian Christmas MarketExperience the wonder of the Victorian Market. There will be approximately 60 stallholders selling a wide and unusual range of Christmas foodstuffs, gifts and crafts as well as local and homemade produce, meats and cheeses . Our Coffee Shop will also be open all evening until 8.30pm, so why not come along and spend a relaxed evening of Christmas shopping. Admission Free Times: 12noon - 8pm Contact Wentworth Woodhouse Garden Centre for more details |
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| December 6th and 7th 2008 | Cannon Hall Edwardian Christmas FairVisit Cannon Hall for their Edwardian Christmas Fair
Children's activites, crafts, music and entertainment and see the house decorated for Christmas and stroll around the grounds. Check the venue for full details. |
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| December 6th & 7th 2008 | Brodsworth Hall Christmas ChoirsExperience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts From 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Booking Essential Members: £5.00 Non Members: £6.00 Contact Brodsworth Hall for more information.
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| Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th December 2008 | Sheffield Botanical Gardens - A Real Magical ChristmasA Real Magical Christmas
The gardens will be transformed into a festive and illuminated magical place. From 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Santa's Workshop - come along and watch Santa busy in his workshop Festive Illuminations Craft Market Santa's Sled and Reindeer Carols in the gardens Good Food and Refreshments Free Children's Rides
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| Saturday & Sunday 13th & 14th December 2008 | Sheffield Botanical Gardens - A Real Magical ChristmasA Real Magical Christmas
The gardens will be transformed into a festive and illuminated magical place. From 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Santa's Workshop - come along and watch Santa busy in his workshop Festive Illuminations Craft Market Santa's Sleigh and Reindeer Carols in the gardens Good Food and Refreshments Free Children's Rides
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| Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December 2008 | Christmas at the Castle - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the CastleChristmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| December 13th & 14th 2008 | Brodsworth Hall Christmas ChoirsExperience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts From 2.30pm - 3.30pm Booking Essential Members: £5.00 Non Members: £6.00 |
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| December 14th 2008 | Cusworth Hall Christmas CelebrationsEnjoy Christmas Celebrations at Cusworth Hall. You will find Carol Singers and Mummers Play with Mince Pies and Fruit Punch served in the Great Kitchen afterwards. Open 2pm - 4pm. Contact the venue for further details. |
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| December 20th & 21st 2008 | Brodsworth Hall Christmas ChoirsExperience Brodsworth's festive spirit with a chance to buy unique gifts From 2.30pm - 3.30pm Bookign Essential Members: £5.00 Non Members: £6.00 |
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| Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December 2008 | Christmas at the Castle - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the CastleChristmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| December 21st 2008 | Wentworth Woodhouse Farmers MarketCome and join us at our monthly farmers' market where you can purchase produce from many local suppliers before or after enjoying a walk around the gardens and garden centre. Times: 8.30am - 12.30pm Admission free. |
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| Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th December | Christmas at the Castle - Wentworth CastleChristmas at the CastleChristmas at the Castle includes Christmas Rudolph Trail, Santa Express, Visit Santa and receive a gift and don't forget the seasonally dressed gardens. Open 10am - 5pm. Contact Wentworth Castle for more details 01226 776040 |
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| December 29th 2008 | Wortley Hall Christmas Guided TourWalk off the Christmas excess with a winter stroll around the gardens led by the Head Gardener. Meet outside reception door at 2pm. Cost £2.50 per person. For more details contact Wortely Hall on 0114 288 2100 or email info@wortleyhall.org.uk |

Wortley Hall is a Gem. Thank you to the Head Gardener Marc for the fantastic tour.
Mr Malcom Burge - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire competition July 2007

Wentworth Castle Gardens - It is a fantasy dream garden landscape and well worth a visit.
Griff Rhys Jones, BBC TV Restoration Village 2006

The Gardens of South Yorkshire are well worth exploring further.
Renishaw Hall - the gardens were fabulous and we hope to go back for the vineyard tour.

