The mansion is still closed due to Covid-19 guidelines, but families and garden-lovers alike can explore the garden’s hidden delights for the next 10 weeks.
Visitors can roam freely and picnic and relax on the lawns, or follow a visitor’s route which begins with a mini trip through the Stables to the Ice House and the Mulberry Garden, where a piano awaits.From there, it’s on to the South Terrace to the Ionic Temple and Camellia House, the Summer Border, a wildflower meadow, ancient trees and picturesque woodland copses.
Children can enjoy games on the West Lawns, tumble down Roly Poly Hill and explore the Barefoot Garden.
Gardens will open at 10am and close at 6pm, with last entry at 5pm, Thursday to Sunday.
Visitors are asked to follow signage and to maintain physical distancing at all times.
There is a pop-up outdoor gift shop, refreshment kiosk and toilets with hand washing facilities.
Admission tickets must be booked online (wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk)and to avoid queues and maintain safe social distancing, allow people to enter the gardens in 30-minute time-slots
Ticket prices: Under 5s free; 5-16s £2.50, adults £5. Family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) £10. Sunshine family passes allowing return visits as often as you like are £50.
1. Look out for the wildlife
Aga Michalik of Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar finds the bear in the gardens Photo: sub
3. In tune with the outdoors
Having fun at the outdoor piano in the Mulberry Garden... Lto R Evie Cooper, Phoebe Brown, Freya Brown Photo: sub
4. Hug a tree
Aga Michalik and Rachel Blake of Great Place Wentworth and Elsecar with one of the garden's ancient trees Photo: sub