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A magical new Christmas visitor experience has sprinkled an enchanted spell over Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham’s Grade I listed stately home… and it’s been created and staged entirely by staff and volunteers. Picture: James Mulkeen

Wentworth Woodhouse: Hundreds visit Christmas experience and Light Trail
Hundreds of visitors have been enjoying a stunning new Christmas experience staged and created by staff and volunteers at Rotherham’s Wentworth Woodhouse.

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