The Gardens are open daily from 10.00am until 5pm (last entry at 4pm).
The House is now closed until Saturday 21st March 2020.
The Courtyard shops, facilities and Garden Centre are open daily: admission free.
Parking is free of charge.
From time to time the House and/or gardens close early as we prepare for a wedding or private event, please check our early closures below before you visit.
Please note that as part of our ongoing conservation works there will be visible exterior scaffolding around the Long Gallery's Octagon dome.
Please note, due to maintenance on the Adventure Playground the pyramid slide and nest swing are currently out of use. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Explore 1,000 acres of parkland with meandering woodland paths, lakeside terraces, temples, fountains and the Walled Garden: beautiful at any time of year. And for youngsters, the Adventure Playground offers endless fun.
This ticket is valid for one visit between 4th November 2019 and Friday 20th March 2020 (not including Christmas Day).
Book online in advance and save 10%. Online tickets must be bought before midnight the day before your visit.
Make the most of your day by enjoying Castle Howard inside and out. Admire sumptuous interiors furnished with world renowned works of art, before exploring over 1,000 acres of monumental gardens with statues, lakes, temples and fountains. And for youngsters, Skelf Island, our new Adventure Playground offers endless fun. This ticket is valid for one visit between Saturday 21st March 2020 and Sunday 1st November 2020 (please see House closure information above).
Book online in advance and save 10%.*
*Please note: Online tickets must be bought before midnight the day before your visit.
The Gardens Ticket also gives access to the new adventure playground, Skelf Island.
This ticket is valid for one visit between Saturday 21st March to Sunday 1st November 2020.
Book online in advance and save 10%*
Group discounts available for bookings of 12 or more people, please visit our Group Visits page.
Concession tickets apply to those aged 60 and over, disabled visitors and students.
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Members of the HHA can enjoy one free visit to Castle Howard annually (this includes Christmas opening), as per the terms and conditions listed on the HHA website. Members of the HHA receive a discount when joining the Castle Howard Friends Membership scheme.