WEEKEND EVENT: Musical entertainment, elaborate displays and Steampunk Morris dancing is coming to Wentworth Woodhouse (Image: Dave Dennis)
A historic mansion in South Yorkshire set in acres of gardens and grounds is set to host a new event which reimagines a Victorian past with a modern twist – and even a touch of science fiction.
For the first time, Steampunk Weekend is coming to Wentworth Woodhouse on September 27 and 28 with a series of displays and stalls to explore throughout the State Rooms, in a unique festival for keen enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.
One of the finest and grandest Georgian houses in England, standing in 87 acres of gardens and grounds, it has extensive views over former parkland, including a deer park and lakes, which are vested in the Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust.
The current house was built for the 1st Marquess of Rockingham from circa 1725, the work continuing over four decades, and then passed to the Fitzwilliam family.
The house is now owned by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust whose sole purpose is regeneration of the site for the benefit of South Yorkshire.
TRUST EVENT: Money from admission fees goes directly to the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (Image: Dave Dennis)
The house has permanent exhibitions on display in various State Rooms, plus the added attraction for one weekend only, opening its doors not only to the general public, but also welcoming the colourful Steampunks in all of their beautiful tailored finery too.
This family-friendly event has some specially invited science fiction-based exhibitions on Dr. Who and Steampunk gadgetry, live musical entertainment, over 50 stalls inside the house throughout the Staterooms and even Steampunk Morris dancing.
The sumptuous Wentworth Woodhouse Library with all its comfy and squishy leather chesterfields will host a series of readings from published authors on horror, Gothic, science fiction and inspirational genres.
You can enjoy the wonderfully inventive, creative and visually stunning community based on Victorian science fiction and a world reimagined with steam as the predominant source of power, all included in the general admission fee to Wentworth Woodhouse House and Gardens.
Where: Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ
When: Saturday, September 27 and 28, from 10am to 5pm
Admission fees:
Adult day ticket (17+): £15.50
Adult weekend ticket (17+): £26
Child tickets (16 and under): Free
Accompanying carer tickets: Free
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire