In this video, discover the history of Wentworth Castle Gardens and how the National Trust cares for this special place in partnership with Barnsley Council and Northern College. Wentworth Castle Gardens in South Yorkshire is best known for its collection of rhododendron blooms whose flowers brighten up borders and pathways each spring. This landscape garden is home to the National Plant Collection of Rhododendron Species. Rhododendrons were introduced here in the 1870s when the estate was owned by Thomas Wentworth. Subsequent owners and gardeners have since added new varieties of these hardy plants, which thrive in the area’s acidic soil. Watch this five minute video with Rachel Parkin on YouTube by clicking HERE.
