Towns & cities · East Midlands
Wentworth
Wentworth — village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rockingham · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wentworth in the East Midlands, the nearest railway station is Rockingham, located 1.3 km away. Entry to Wentworth is free.
About
Wentworth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,223 people. Address: S62. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.4820°, -1.4190°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wentworth is a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England. The village is surrounded by the very urbanised areas of Hoyland Nether, Barnsley. In the 2001 Census the parish had a population of 1,223, increasing to 1,478 at the 2011 Census. Wentworth village lies 6½ miles south of Barnsley town centre, and 9 miles north of Sheffield city centre. The civil parish includes the village of Harley on the B6090 road to the west of the main settlement.
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Background
History
The name Wentworth probably derives from the Old English Wintraworð meaning 'Wintra's enclosure'. The village's history is dominated by the Wentworth, Watson-Wentworth and Wentworth-Fitzwilliam families who lived in Wentworth Woodhouse. They also owned perhaps most of the land in the village. Wentworth gained some independence when the Fitzwilliam family line ended in 1979. The village dates back to at least 1066, according to the Domesday Book. About 1250 Robert Wentworth married Emma Woodhouse, beginning the Wentworth-Woodhouse line; the family lived in the area for over 450 years. The lands then passed to the Watson family when William Wentworth, 2nd Earl of Strafford died without heir;…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4820, -1.4190
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Wentworth
- Postcode
- S62
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Population
- 1,223
- Nearest railway station
- Rockingham — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q585941 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wentworth, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Old Church, Wentworth - geograph.org.uk - 1820988.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fitzwilliam Family Burial Vault
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Wentworth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Wentworth Garden Centre
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Wentworth Woodhouse
Stately homes · 1.0 km
Needle’s Eye
Follies · 1.0 km
Elsecar Heritage Railway
Museums · 1.3 km
Rockingham
Heritage railways · 1.3 km
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Museums · 1.4 km
Industrious Revolutions
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Elsecar
Museums · 1.6 km
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Elsecar Mill
Mills · 1.7 km
Wentworth is a village located in the East Midlands region of England, with a population of 1,223. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,223
- Constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Wentworth
36 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Wentworth →
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
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📷 3Cemeteries · East Midlands
Burncross Cemetery
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Chapeltown War Memorial
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📷 3Mills · East Midlands
Elsecar Mill
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📷 5Observatories · East Midlands
Hoober Observatory
Hoober Observatory is a observatory in the United Kingdom.
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Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth — church in Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Heritage railways · East Midlands
Rockingham
Rockingham is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm
Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm — archaeological site in Wentworth, Rotherham, England, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wentworth Garden Centre
Wentworth Garden Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Elsecar Heritage Centre
Elsecar Heritage Centre — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Wentworth War Memorial
Wentworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Industrious Revolutions
Industrious Revolutions — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Fitzwilliam Family Burial Vault
Fitzwilliam Family Burial Vault — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ecclesfield Parish Council Garden of Remembrance
Ecclesfield Parish Council Garden of Remembrance — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Elsecar
Elsecar ( , locally ) is a village in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. It is near to Jump and Wentworth, it is also 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Hoyland, 6 miles (9.7 km)
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Hoyland
Hoyland is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Barnsley in South Yorkshire, England. The town has also been known as Nether Hoyland. When the urban district council was formed the name used was Hoy
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Elsecar Heritage Railway
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Chapeltown, South Yorkshire
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📷 5Mountain bike trails · East Midlands
MTB dirt jumps.
MTB dirt jumps. — a mtb trail in england east midlands.
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Staindrop Lodge Hotel
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📷 5Farmers’ markets · East Midlands
Chapeltown Market
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📷 5Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Fitzwilliam Family Burial Vault
Fitzwilliam Family Burial Vault — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth
Old Holy Trinity Church, Wentworth — church in Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Wentworth War Memorial
Wentworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wentworth Garden Centre
Wentworth Garden Centre — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
★ Iconic📷 5Stately homes · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wentworth Woodhouse
Britain's largest privately-owned house — 365 rooms, 606-foot façade, near Rotherham.
📷 3Where to eat & stay near Wentworth
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Staindrop Lodge Hotel
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Greensprings Touring Park
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📷 5
📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
Best Western Sheffield City
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📷 5Hostels · East Midlands
Russell Scott Backpackers Hostel
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
Hampton by Hilton
Hampton by Hilton — a hotel in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Strafford Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cooperative Store (Barnsley British)
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Yorkshire Bank, Peel Square
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Ball Public House
The Ball Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rose And Crown Public House And Attached Wall
Rose And Crown Public House And Attached Wall in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Owl Public House
The Owl Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wentworth?
- Wentworth is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S62), in the parish of Wentworth.
- What is Wentworth?
- Wentworth — village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Wentworth?
- The nearest railway station is Rockingham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S62.
- Is Wentworth free to visit?
- Yes, Wentworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wentworth?
- The nearest railway station is Rockingham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S62.