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Enjoy access to the House, parkland, Gardens, Arboretum, Adventure Playground and a range of other exclusive benefits.
Choose from Gold, Silver or Bronze Membership, or if you are a local resident, choose Ryedale District Residents Membership.
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Exciting Changes to Membership Benefits
from 2nd March 2026

Castle Howard and Castle Howard Arboretum Membership

Castle Howard is introducing expanded Membership benefits from 2 March 2026 through a new joint membership scheme with the Castle Howard Arboretum. Members will gain access to both attractions using their existing cards, alongside additional benefits including the loyalty point scheme extended to both sites, and two-for-one tickets to Kew Gardens in London (terms apply).

Download the document below which provides lots more detail about expanded benefits, tiers and pricing, which will come into effect from 2nd March.

 
Castle Howard Membership Information - 2026
Compare Membership Tier Benefits
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Unlimited entry to the House during the main season.
Unlimited entry to the Castle Howard Arboretum during open season.

Loyalty Points scheme: earn a percentage back in the shops and cafes, 5% for Silver and Bronze, 10% for Gold. (Alcohol and some promotions excluded). 

Two free boat trips on the Great Lake
Priority booking and discount on selected ticketed events organised by third parties
Invitations to exclusive Gold Members events
Invitations to Members previews and private views for selected events and exhibitions.
Invitation to Members Summer Garden Party hosted by the Hon. Nicholas and Mrs Howard
Free access to daytime events in the House
Exclusive Members promotions and special offers, such as seasonal offers in the butchery.
Christmas at Castle Howard Membership Benefits
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
One visit per Member to Christmas at Castle Howard with no restrictions on date or time.
One visit per Member to Christmas at Castle Howard. Subject to restrictions on dates and times.
Priority booking for Christmas at Castle Howard. Gold first priority, Silver second, Bronze third.
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Choose your Membership

Here is a selection of suggested Membership packages. You can build your own package based on any combination of adults or adults and children. As you build your package, the correct and best-value price will be calculated at checkout.

MEMBERSHIP:
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
Individual Adult
£140
£95
£70
Dual Adult
£250
£170
£125
Family 1 + 3
£210
£142
£105
Family 2 + 3
£320
£217
£160
Additional Adult
£140
£95
£70
Additional Child 3 - 16
£70
£47
£35
 
Adults and children

Adults are aged 16 years +. Children are aged 3 to 15 years. Children under 3 years are free.

Payments and discounts

Pay for Membership by credit/debit card, or by monthly or annual direct debit. Members paying by direct debit save 10% on their Membership price. There is an upfront payment of the overall Membership value for monthly direct debit payments.

Guest Members

Add a Guest Member to your Membership and bring a friend along during your visits. You can add a Guest Member when adding your details as you make your online purchase.

Our closest friends, with the most benefits and biggest rewards as part of the loyalty points scheme.
Our good friends, with excellent access to the House, Gardens and Playground, and good rewards as part of the loyalty points scheme.
Our friends, with excellent access to the Arboretum, Gardens and Playground, and good rewards as part of the loyalty points scheme.
For our closest neighbours and designed for families. Ryedale members can choose between Gold, Silver and Bronze membership tiers.
Give the gift of days out and memories all year round. Choose from Gold, Silver, Bronze or Ryedale, and select 'other' address when entering your details to send the Membership to your gift recipient.

Renewals 

You can now renew your Membership online by clicking on the button below.

Renew Your Membership Online

What our Members say

‘It’s a really special place and (as a Member) you feel like part of it.’

‘The Gardens are amazing (and) the kids love Skelf Island Adventure Playground.’

‘The Walled Garden which always lifts my spirits and gives me joy.’

‘We love visiting the Gardens regularly with our dog, and stopping for food and coffee at the Courtyard Café’

‘We love to visit the House and speak with the friendly guides, particularly if there is a special exhibition.’

‘We like the different events for the kids in the holidays. Both my children are now in full-time education but gives us something to look forward to in the holidays.’

What your support means to us

Members become part of the UK's finest stately home, while playing a vital role in supporting the work of Castle Howard.

Funds generated from the Membership scheme are invested in the conservation and upkeep of the House and Grounds, helping sustain and preserve them for future generations.

Staying in touch

Contacting us

If you have any questions about buying a Membership, or your current membership, please contact 01653 648333 or house@castlehoward.co.uk

Contacting you

We email Lead Members (the contact details used to purchase the Membership) monthly, with updates on news, offers and events. We will email you about the details of your Membership, such as renewal, periodically.


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Membership Terms and Conditions

Download the terms and conditions of Membership.

Read the Terms & Conditions