We have moved to an entirely online booking function so that we can manage the capacity of visitors coming through the Courtyard, therefore maintaining social distancing and importantly so that you can enter through the ticket office and self scan your booking barcode. We feel it is very important to be able to monitor and manage numbers during this first easing of restrictions, and to ensure public safety. All Friends of Castle Howard must pre-book an arrival time slot to visit us, of which are available from 10am until 4.30pm daily. Visits to the gardens are included within your membership. To book your visit please click below.
Explore 1,000 acres of parkland with meandering woodland paths, lakeside terraces, temples, fountains and the Walled Garden: beautiful at any time of year. This ticket includes access to the Adventure Playground and Skelf Island.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak all Friends of Castle Howard must pre-book an arrival time slot to visit us. Arrival slots are available from 10am until 4.30pm daily. Visits to the gardens are included within your membership, please click 'Book Now' to select your arrival time.
Please enter your full membership number as it appears on your membership card when prompted (including 'MEM' if applicable).
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:
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.
Pay by Direct Debit and receive a further 10% off, please contact us directly for more information about setting up a Direct Debit payment.
We greatly appreciate the support we get from all of our members, if you renew you’ll receive further discount on your renewal cost.
Current prices are held until 1st July 2020.