Castle Howard, the internationally renowned stately home in North Yorkshire, has reduced ticket prices for families and children as part of the government’s Great British Summer Savings scheme.
All child and family tickets are subject to a 15% discount until 1st September at Castle Howard and the Castle Howard Arboretum, with families saving up to £15.12 on top price House & Garden tickets.*
There are lots of family-friendly activities included in the ticket price, including Castle Howard’s award winning adventure playground Skelf Island, and new interactive play installation Playshapes: Castle Constructors by Yorkshire artist Pippa Hale, and thousands of acres of Grounds, Gardens and woodland to let of steam and spend quality time.
Castle Howard and the Castle Howard Arboretum also offer discounted tickets for Students, free tickets for Essential Carers (subject to eligibility), and heavily discounted tickets for Max Card holders and those in receipt of Universal Credit**.
Families can also benefit from discounts on the children’s menu at the Courtyard Café, Boathouse Café and Fitzroy Café, with 15% children’s meals including Skelf Island Bags, Children’s Pizza and a dedicated Courtyard Café Children’s Menu.
Castle Howard’s Head of Sales, Ammie Jones, said: “We’re thrilled to offer our family visitors even better value days out during the school holidays. We know that summer day trips to Castle Howard are a staple for so many Yorkshire families, so we’re happy to pass on the Great British Summer Savings discounts directly to our visitors. It’s easy to spend a whole day at Castle Howard, enjoying our award-winning Skelf Island Adventure Playground, our new Mini Architect Trail for families to enjoy in the House, and Playshapes: Castle Constructors installation new for 2026.”
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Summer 2026 pricing
*Family 2 + 3 2026 Walk Up price is £72.50. Family 2 + 3 2026 Online price with Great British Summer Savings reduction is £57.38.
**Universal Credit Tickets, £4 online, £4.50 at the Ticket Office: Proof of status required. Valid for the card holder and up to three children in the same household, priced per person. For example, for one adult and two children choose three tickets, which is £12.00 in total.
Max Card Tickets, £4 online, £4.50 at the Ticket Office: Proof of eligibility required (Max Card). Valid for the card holder and up to three children, priced per person. For example, for one adult and two children choose three tickets, which is £12.00 in total.