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The Gardens

Whatever the weather, the Castle Howard landscape brings out the colour and drama of the season.

The Gardens and Grounds are a living canvas of lakes, temples, follies, woodland and statues, evolving beautifully through the seasons. Designed to complement the House, they offer space to wander and explore. Open daily (excluding the Walled Garden), the Gardens are dog-friendly and perfect for year-round visits.

Opening Times & Tickets

Download and print our Statue Trail for little ones, and bring along when you visit the Gardens.

Castle Howard Statue Trail.pdf (0.76MB)

The tranquil Walled Garden with its manicured borders, ornamental vegetable patch and pretty summer blooms is the perfect place to relax and discover a stunning collection.

Walled Garden

Explore the serpentine paths which meander through Ray Wood and discover an impressive botanical collection collected from around the world.

Woodland Garden

Lakes & Waterways

Temples & Monuments

From badgers to bats, birds of prey to invertebrate and even rare species of flora and fungi, our woodlands are home to all kinds of wildlife.

Wildlife & Conservation

Castle Howard’s Adventure Playground is packed with swings, slides, towers and bridges, for a high energy burst of activity and fun for all ages & family members

Adventure Playground

Garden Centre

                    Castle Howard's Garden Centre is the ideal destination for green-fingered experts and novice gardeners alike.
                

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Tree Nursery

                    Growing and supplying quality forestry and hedging plants, trees and shrubs to wholesale and retail customers in York, Yorkshire and beyond.
                

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The Gardens

Whatever the weather, the Castle Howard landscape brings out the colour and drama of the season.

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