Wentworth Woodhouse to restore bachelor wing 'Bedlam' known for its 19th-century high-jinks

Wentworth Woodhouse to restore bachelor wing nicknamed 'Bedlam' for its 19th-century high jinks

When emergency repairs began, Bedlam was given priority, and after 15 months of ‘drying out’ the wing is now ready for conversion into rented office space.

Despite the tranquil parkland setting, Wentworth Woodhouse is only a short drive from the M1, M18 and A1.Hide Ad “In Georgian and Victorian times young gentlemen of the house slept there, as did visiting bachelor guests and their male servants. The rooms would have been well-furnished, comfortable - and a safe distance from those occupied by single women.”

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