Welcome to the House & Grounds

Come and visit us and enjoy world-renowned collections, stunning architecture, fascinating tours and inspiring stories. You can relax amid idyllic gardens with glorious seasonal colours, enjoy woodland and lakeside walks and little ones can let off steam on the adventure playground. Castle Howard's changing programme of events and exhibitions offers something for the whole family so it is the perfect place for a fun filled day out.

Castle Howard is a shopper’s paradise with a charming selection of shops, including gift shops, farm shop and garden centre.  There is also a choice of restaurants and cafés to suit all tastes and budgets, serving homemade and locally sourced food.

With picture-perfect villages, the Howardian Hills on your doorstep, and the North Yorkshire Moors close by, you will find one day is rarely enough to experience the full delights of the area. We welcome visitors to our friendly Lakeside Holiday Park which is the perfect base for touring caravans and campers to enjoy everything this area has to offer.

Castle Howard is located 15 miles north east of York, just off the A64.