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Maintenance and closures impacting the House and Gardens
8th - 13th July

8th-11th July
The Jungle Bridge in Skelf Island Adventure Playground is closed due to essential maintenance. The rest of Skelf Island will remain open, as will the playground.

8th-11th July
Please be advised there is event preparation taking place in the Boar Garden.

11th July
Last admissions to the House will be at 2.30pm.

12th July: The House and Grounds will be closed due to a private event.
The Courtyard Cafe, Farm Shop and Coffee Shop will be open as usual. 

13th July
First admission to the House will be at 11am.

Stable Courtyard Shopping this weekend

The Stable Courtyard is open as usual, with some excellent offers to enjoy.

  • 20% off roses in the Garden Centre, 10th - 13th July
  • New range of Italian hand-glazed pots in the Garden Centre
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch al-fresco on the Courtyard Cafe terrace, or a hot drink from the trailer in the Garden Centre patio
  • Cooper King Distillery are offering tastings in the Farm Shop this Saturday 12th July
  • Get stocked up for a BBQ with estate-reared products from the Farm Shop Butchery, and enjoy our 8 for 6 mix and match offer on all kebabs

Tickets and Opening Times

Buy your admission ticket online and save 10%, compared to purchasing at the Ticket Office.

House, Gardens and Travel Tickets

From 20th April - 30th October. Mountain Goat Tours will transport you to and from Castle Howard, with return travel from York City Centre. The comfortable minibus leaves York twice during the day, at 9am with a return time of 1pm, or at 12pm with a return time of 4pm.

In the House explore grand galleries, beautiful bedrooms, and a world-class art and sculpture collection, and learn about the nine generations of the Howard family who have occupied Castle Howard.

In the Gardens explore lakes, ornamental woodland, the Walled Garden (open seasonally), grand temples and historic statues. 

 
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House & Gardens Tickets

From 18th April - 31st October. Step into 300 years of history. Explore grand galleries, beautiful bedrooms, and a world-class art and sculpture collection. Learn about the nine generations of the Howard family who have occupied Castle Howard, each putting their own mark on the House. A visit in 2025 promises a grand reveal of a once-in-a-generation project transforming the House interiors, including restoring the lost Tapestry Drawing Room.

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Gardens Tickets

Explore Castle Howard’s famous Gardens, with two grand lakes, ornamental woodland, the Walled Garden (open seasonally), grand temples and historic statues. 

All Gardens tickets include access to the award-winning Skelf Island Adventure Playground, shops and cafes. Dogs on leads are very welcome.

Further Information

July 2025 Opening Times

Ticket Office
9am - 4pm

Gardens, Grounds and Skelf Island Adventure Playground
Members Only: 9am - 10am
All visitors: 10am - 5pm (last entry 4pm)

House and Fitzroy Cafe
House open 10am - 3pm 

Fitzroy Cafe open 10am - 4pm

Farm Shop
10am - 5pm

Garden Centre
10am - 5pm

Coffee Shop
9am - 5pm

Courtyard Cafe

 9.30am - 5pm (last orders 4.30pm)

Boathouse Cafe & Kitchen

Cafe open 10am - 4pm
Kitchen open weekends and school holidays, 11.30am - 3pm

Accepted Affiliate and Discount Schemes

  • Max Card holders and those receiving Universal Credit benefits are entitled to £3 entry, per ticket, for one adult and up to three children. If you are a Max Card holder you must bring it with you. If you are receiving Universal Credit, please bring a photograph of your Award letter, or a screenshot from your Universal Credit online account to prove your eligibility. 
  • Yorkshire's Great Houses, Castles & Gardens pass holders are entitled to free entry for two adults and up to three children.
  • Art Fund’s National Art Pass holders are entitled to a 50% discount on inclusive House and Grounds admission. Tickets must be purchased at the Ticket Office on the day of visit, and cannot be booked online in advance.
  • Visit York VIP and York Pass holders can redeem admission on arrival. No prebooking required.
  • Guests at our Holiday Cottages are entitled to a free visit during their stay.
  • Guests at our Lakeside Holiday Park get 2 for 1 admission to the Grounds and Skelf Island Adventure Playground.
  • Please note, we do not accept Historic Houses memberships.

Admission for all of our affiliate schemes can be redeemed on the day at the Ticket Office by presenting a valid membership card or proof of entitlement.

Events and What's On

If you are looking to enhance your visit with Guided Tours, special events and more, check out our What's On calendar.

See What's On

 

Group Visits

Group discounts available for bookings of 20 or more people, please visit our Group Visits page.

Find out about Group Visits

Visitor Map

Download a copy of our visitor map and start planning your visit by clicking on the attachment below.

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