The House is now decorated to the theme 'A Christmas Masquerade' and is open daily from 10am throughout the Christmas period, until 4pm on weekdays (last entry at 3pm) and until 5pm on weekends (last entry at 4pm).
The House will stay open until 8pm (last entry at 7pm) on Twilight Evenings (Saturday 30th November, 7th, 14th & 21st December).
The Gardens are open daily from 10.00am until 5pm (last entry at 4pm).
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 from week commencing 9th September.
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.
The House is open for Christmas from 16th November 2019 to 5th January 2020 and this ticket is valid for any one day within this period (excluding Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Please note, this ticket does not include a visit to see Father Christmas.
Ticket pricing depends on the date of your visit, please view our pricing chart here.
Book online in advance and save 10%. Online tickets must be bought before midnight the day before you visit.
Book for the first week of opening and save an extra 10% (Saturday 16th November - Friday 22nd)
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%*
*Please note: 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%.*
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.
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.
To see our full list of active promotions please click here.
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.
Shopping & Eating Opening Times
Monday - Thursday
Courtyard Cafe
10am - 5pm
Fitzroy Restaurant
Coffee Shop
9.30am - 5pm
9.30am - 5.30pm
Boathouse Cafe*
10.30am - 3.30pm
Farm Shop
Garden Centre
Carriage House Gift Shop
House Gift Shop
*subject to change on poor weather days