Your Visit

The Gardens and Skelf Island Adventure Playground are open daily from 10am (9am for Friends of Castle Howard) with last admission at 3:45pm. Our House is dressed for Christmas 11th November - 7th January with variable opening times.

Our onsite outlets operate on a cashless basis.

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Event Highlights

The Gift of Friendship
A 12 Month membership at Castle Howard makes the perfect gift for any occasion.
- Unlimited access to the House & Gardens
- Range of additional benefits
- Tree planted for every membership
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Volunteer at a place like no other
Spend your free time supporting the preservation of our beautiful architecture and landscape.
- Flexible hours to suit you
- Travel expenses covered
- Try out a new hobby and make new friends
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Castle Howard: Through the Seasons on Channel 4

Everyday life on the Castle Howard Estate was put in the spotlight in 2022, as part of a four-part series on Channel 4, Castle Howard: Through the Seasons.

Following the staff, visitors and residents of Castle Howard, the series followed life from Easter to Christmas, capturing how the team managed the hottest summer on record, preparations for a spooky Halloween experience and the installation of the iconic 26-foot Christmas tree, plus pesky peacocks, puppies, and sheep also make entertaining cameos.

The full series is available to watch here

Freya Cox Vegan Cakes
Freya Cox Vegan Cakes
We've teamed up with vegan baker and writer Freya Cox to create delicious vegan cakes for sale in our cafes in 2023.
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Farm Shop Christmas Food Orders
A roast turkey, ham, and all the trimmings
Enjoy your very own festive feast at home this Christmas. From turkey, to vegetarian pies and all the trimmings - we have everything you need to create a delicious, locally sourced Christmas Dinner. Submit your order by Wednesday 6th December 2023, 5pm.
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News
Major Tony Cragg Sculpture Show across Yorkshire at Castle Howard & York Minster
Internationally renowned sculptor Sir Tony Cragg will present a landmark exhibition of works at Castle Howard and York Minster, opening on 3 May 2024.
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Blog
Architect John Carr and our stately Stable Block
By Curator Blogger   //  Thu 12th October
curator, john carr, stable block
To celebrate the tricentenary of his birth, our Curators have been looking at the architect John Carr of York, and his work here at Castle Howard, our stately Stable Block!
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Castle Howard goes electric
The North Yorkshire Estate installs four electric vehicle charging points and adds to its fleet of electric vehicles
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Howard Family Holidays: Pack up your bags, brushes, and family
By Curator Blogger   //  Thu 31st August
curator, grand tour, 9th earl
Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the travels enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week it is the turn of George ...
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Howard Family Holidays: An Intrepid Earl
By Curator Blogger   //  Wed 23rd August
curator, grand tour, 7th Earl
Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the travels enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week it is the turn of George ...
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Howard Family Holidays: A Different Point of View
By Curator Blogger   //  Thu 17th August
curator, grand tour, lady isabella
Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the travels enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week we are looking at the Gra...
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Howard Family Holidays: Grand Tour
By Curator Blogger   //  Thu 10th August
curator, grand tour, ancient world
Across the month of August, when many of you may be on your own holidays, we are exploring some of the holidays enjoyed by previous generations of the Howard family. This week we are looking at the 4t...
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News
Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard - on sale dates
Christmas in Neverland tickets are going on sale! Discover our full Christmas programme of events and find out more about when tickets will be available.
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Children's Birthday Parties at Castle Howard
Book a magical and memorable children’s birthday party at Castle Howard!
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Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard
Take the second star to the right, and straight on to Castle Howard! This Christmas, get lost on a magical adventure in Neverland as we invite you to a Christmas experience like no other.
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