Friends of Castle Howard

Choose the tier of our membership scheme which most suits you; from enjoying great days out with your family to joining us at our Summer Garden Party and taking part in our programme of Friends tours and talks. 

Benefits for both Silver and Gold Friends:

• Free access to the house, parkland, gardens and adventure playground
• Free access to daytime events included in standard admission
• Loyalty scheme - equivalent to percentage of purchases in the cafés and shops (5% for silver Friends)
• Invitations to Friends previews, including Castle Howard Flower Festival and Christmas
• Invitation to the Friends Summer Garden Party hosted by the Hon. Nicholas and Mrs Howard
• Fast track access on Bank Holidays and selected event days
• A programme of exclusive Friends events, including tours and lectures
• Exclusive Friends promotions and special offers
• Friends newsletter and email updates

Ryedale District Residents

There is a special Friends offer for our closest neighbours, Ryedale District Residents. Enjoy three free children's passes for every named adult membership purchased. For more information please contact our Membership Team on 01653 648621.

Other Discounts...

We regularly work with third party organisations to offer discounted rates of a Friends of Castle Howard membership. Members of the below organisations are eligible to claim a reduced membership rate;

- Historic Houses Members

- Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Members

Members of the HH can also enjoy one free visit to Castle Howard annually (as per the terms and conditions listed on the HH website).

Discount is subject to Terms and Conditions, fore more information please call our team on 01653 648621.

In light of the most recent Government guidance regarding COVID-19, we have taken the decision to close the Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds, Adventure Playground, all takeaway food outlets and toilets from Monday 23rd March, until further notice.

The team at Castle Howard have given careful consideration over how we work best under current guidance and we can assure you the decision to now close has not been taken lightly. The situation is fast moving and complex, and we believe that taking decisive action to help implement effective social distancing is in the best interests of all of our visitors and staff, and is part of the collective national effort to help tackle the coronavirus.

We would like to thank you for your understanding and co-operation, we will certainly miss having Castle Howard alive with visitors and will be monitoring the situation and advice and will keep in touch with you all via our digital platforms.