The House is open daily from 10.30am. Last entry is 4.00pm, with the House closing at 4.45pm. Visits to the House are self guided, with friendly and knowledgeable guides throughout.
The Gardens are open daily from 10.00am until 6.00pm (with last entry at 5.00pm).
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.
The House will be closed from 4th November to Friday 15th November as we prepare for our Christmas opening. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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.
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, the Adventure Playground offers endless fun.
This ticket is valid for one visit between Saturday 30th March 2019 and Sunday 3rd November 2019 (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.
Enjoy a truly magical day out as Castle Howard is transformed for the festive season. This year's theme of 'A Christmas Masquerade' will see a stunning array of flamboyant displays and installations to surprise and delight visitors of all ages. Please note, this ticket does not include a visit to see Father Christmas.
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).
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.
The Gardens Ticket also gives access to the new adventure playground, Skelf Island.
This ticket is valid for one visit between Saturday 30th March to Sunday 3rd November 2019.
Book online in advance and save 10%*
This ticket is valid for one visit between 4th November 2019 and Friday 20th March 2020 (not including Christmas Day).
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, 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 - 4pm
Farm Shop
9.30am - 6pm
Garden Centre
Carriage House Gift Shop
House Gift Shop
10.30am - 5pm
*subject to change on poor weather days