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title - what people say

Wentbridge House Hotel was superb and the weekend was so good that we have already booked to come back for a week next summer to see everything we didn't have time to see this time.

Alice Matthews - Competition Winner - July 2009

 

Winner

Dinner at Wortley Hall was gorgeous and the staff were all lovely. The walk with the head gardener was very informative and really enjoyable.

Hilary Morris - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire Competition


My daughter would vote the Children's play area at Wentworth Castle the best.

Paul Weightman - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire Harrogate competition May 2009

 

Tatton 08 Prize winner

We will certainly go to the area again, what lovely countryside and friendly people! Thank you for organising everything for us.

Angie Baskerville - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire Tatton competition July 2008

 

(Comments from some of our recent prize winners)

 

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Cusworth Hall

 

Cusworth Hall

Cusworth Hall is an imposing 18th century country house set in extensive landscaped parklands. The landscape at Cusworth was designed by Richard Wood for the Battie Wrightson family between 1760-65 and is regarded as an excellent example of Wood’s early work.

The spacious grounds include terrace, hanging lawns, lakes, cascade, rock arch, plantations and shrubbery walk. The elegant Georgian house at the centre of the park is a Grade 1 listed building deemed a site of special interest. It is houses displays of Doncaster and its people.

Cusworth Strawberry Trees

East of the Hall is Shrubbery Walk - a band of ornamental trees incluing the Strawberry Tree, Redwood and Ginkgo. Native trees to be found include Elder, Hazel, Yew and Holly.

East of the Hall is Shrubbery Walk - a band of ornamental trees including the Strawberry tree, Redwood trees to be found include Elder, Hazel, Yew and Holly.

Cusworth Lake

The lakes are home to common wildfowl such as mallard, coot and moorhen. Black coot and moorhen can be easily separated, coot having a white bill and lobed feet, moorhen having a red bill and clawed feet. Toads and frogs are present here, as are water scorpions and diving beetles. Other wildlife in the Country Park includes tawny owls and up to six bat species. Daubenton's or water bats can be seen at dusk flying over the fish ponds looking for insects.

Group visits are welcome, with coach parking available within the car park. Group organisers should notify the Hall of any intended visits.

Visitors can enjoy real country fare in Cusworth's Tea Room, amidst plenty of old world charm and character. Open daily (except Monday) from 10am to 4pm with extended hours during the summer. Delicious home-baked cakes and pastries are available, as well as a range of snacks, daily specials and ice cream.

The Lady Isabelle Rose Garden was opened in May 2008.

Images courtesy of Meg Julien

Go to Cusworth Hall's opening times for full details and facilities