Comments on: Wentworth Woodhouse

By: John Salkeld

John Salkeld — Sun, 22 May 2011 11:18:08 +0000

Would it ever be possible to have a guided tour inside the house? My 4th, Great Grandfather, John Salkeld, was head painter to the Estate from 1769 to 1820. I have copies of work he did, inside the house, taken from the Wentworth/Woodhouse Muniments held at the Archives in Sheffield. I would dearly love to see some of the places where he worked.

By: e stirland

e stirland — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:47:29 +0000

sarah you can stay in wentworth itself,the rockingham arms on the main street has accommodation tel number is 0871 951 1000

By: Cath Fletcher

Cath Fletcher — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:25:19 +0000

Note for Sarah Chapman.

The most local airport is Leeds Bradford but this is still a good way from Wentworth. Anything close to the M1 is handy so that leaves East Midlands also. Wentworth is situated about 5 miles from Junction 36 of the M1. Hope that helps. Its well worth a visit – a beautiful place and Wentworth Garden Centre offers a lovely slab of homebaked cake! Delicious. Hope you have a lovely time.

By: Linda Gamston

Linda Gamston — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:58:58 +0000

Kimm, the outside of the house is visible and is very impressive, and Sarah, the nearest airports are Doncaster/Sheffield (though flights are limited and I am not sure if they fly to Ireland) or others about an hour/hour and a half away – Leeeds/Bradford, Manchester, or East Midlands.

By: Cherry Parish

Cherry Parish — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:17:34 +0000

Hi, I wonder if there is anyone living in Wentworth who knew of my mother. She was born there in 1908 and I know her father worked at Wentworth Woodhouse. I believe that by the time she was 13, both of her parents had died and she was subsequently brought down to Torquay to live. She had a brother called Alan, who was a gardener. She also had a sister Nellie who was a nurse. Another sister was called Kitty and there was another one whose name escapes me, oh and another brother George.. My mother was called Maud Elizabeth Fisher.

It would be good to track some relatives down. Thanks. Cherry Parish

By: sarah chapman

sarah chapman — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:06:13 +0000

hi
my name is sarah chapman, im from northern ireland, im currently arranging a visit to wentworth village at the end of April 2011, would be grateful if anyone has any information on local airports to wentworth, and to and from the village, also and recommended places to stay

thanking you
sarah

By: Kimm Brook

Kimm Brook — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:56:05 +0000

Is it possible to see the outside of Wentworth Woodhouse? My book group are about to read Black Diamonds, a history of the Wentworths and would like to have a look to set the scene.