Lecture | How a House Like Wentworth was Furnished

18 Feb 2026 19.00 - 20.00

If you visit Wentworth Woodhouse today, you’ll notice that the House no longer has a collection of furniture, but what might it have looked like in the past?

Join David Allott, Lead House Guide at Wentworth Woodhouse, to hear about the research he has been conducting using House inventories.

Find out how the rooms of Wentworth Woodhouse changed over time, how they were furnished, and how they were used.

An elegant historic room with ornate plasterwork on the ceiling, tall windows draped with gold curtains, and a large decorative mirror between them. A marble fireplace with carved detailing sits on the right wall beneath a framed portrait. The room has plain painted walls and a wide wooden floor.

Prices

£15.00

Additional Information

Price: £15.00 (Includes a welcome drink of tea or coffee) Accompanying Carer: Free

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Additional Information

Doors open at 6.30pm. The lecture starts promptly at 7.00pm. As the lecture series takes place after hours with a smaller staff team, it may not be possible to admit latecomers. You may wish to bring an extra cushion for your seat.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the Low Drawing Room, which is located on the ground floor of the House and is fully accessible.

Help Support Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

Remember, any money made from our lectures goes straight into the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust and contributes towards the restoration of this magnificent House and Gardens.

Events at Wentworth Woodhouse

An ornate historic room with pale walls, decorative plasterwork on the ceiling, and a central chandelier. Large painted murals and a framed portrait adorn the walls, set between carved doorframes and dark wooden doors. Tall windows on the left let in soft natural light, illuminating the wide, empty carpeted floor.

White snowdrops bloom across a woodland floor covered in fallen leaves, with a group of people standing blurred in the background among tall trees. The focus is on the delicate flowers in the foreground, creating a soft contrast between the sharp details of the snowdrops and the out-of-focus figures behind them.

A stone terrace with a classical statue and ornate urn overlooks a vast, neatly striped lawn. The landscape stretches into the distance with clusters of trees, rolling hills and a pale blue sky with scattered clouds. Provide your feedback on BizChat

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