Wentworth Woodhouse – Rotherham

About Wentworth Woodhouse

Wentworth Woodhouse is without a doubt one of the finest and grandest of houses in England. At 606 feet long it is considered to have the largest facade in the country.

The building was constructed in two stages; the West Front in 1724-28 and the East 1731-1750 principally for Thomas Wentworth, later to be the Marquis of Rockingham.

The property was a centre of great political influence. The 2nd Marquis was Prime Minister 1765-66 and again in 1782. 

Following the death of the 2nd Marquis the estate passed to the Earls Fitzwilliam and following the death of 8th Earl in a flying accident, the property was let to the West Riding County Council when it became Lady Mabel PE college.

In 1988 it was sold to a private buyer, again in 1999, and finally in 2017 to Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust.    

One of Yorkshire’s hidden gems. It was owned by the Fitzwilliam
Family , who hosted King George V and Queen Mary on their first visit up North! It has had millions spent on its restoration.

The book “Black Diamonds” is a best seller and contains all the facts, figures and intrigue of the history of Wentworth Woodhouse.