The Great Garden Rescue |

The Gardens at Wentworth Woodhouse are an incredible survivor. Wonderfully designed in the 18th and 19th centuries, they were almost destroyed by open cast mining just after the end of the Second World War.
The 21st Century has seen their rebirth and this video celebrates the survival of the Gardens and the launch of our 'Wentworth's Coal Story' exhibition. Wentworth Woodhouse’s connection to the coal industry spans more than 200 years. In the exhibition, we explore the stories of those who worked underground on estate land, with objects and images loaned by members of the community.
Discover more about the relationship between the ‘Big House’ and the workers and the impact coal had on the surrounding landscape. The exhibition is co-produced by Wentworth Woodhouse’s research volunteers and made possible with support from the local community.
Entry to the exhibition is included with a General Admission ticket to the House.
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[@bobcraycraft7195]

Wonderful news!

[@OfficialWentworthWoodhouse]

Thank you!

[@stephenburns3678]

Thank you

[@OfficialWentworthWoodhouse]

Thank you for watching!

[@jonathanaddy2623]

Fabulous!

[@OfficialWentworthWoodhouse]

Thank you!

[@susanohagan2176]

RHS.....wonderful news! ❤❤

[@OfficialWentworthWoodhouse]

Thank you, it is wonderful news and we can't wait for it to happen!

[@dianeleahy3345]

Well done for getting the garden show, let’s hope it will be shown on T V this will put Wentworth Wood House on the map for more people to enjoy. Great video, thanks Wentworth Wood House.

[@OfficialWentworthWoodhouse]

Thank you!

[@phattjabba]

Excited to visit in October!

[@OfficialWentworthWoodhouse]

Excellent! We hope that you enjoy your visit.

[@heatherjones6647]

Really appalling treatment of the environment and local interests by government.