Throughout the year, we have a delicious line up of gastro events to celebrate the seasons, our local produce and suppliers. Curated and delivered by our talented in-house chefs and special guests from the Yorkshire region, these events are perfect for food lovers to indulge in. Check back soon for upcoming events in 2025.
Alice’s Christmas Wonderland at Castle Howard invites you to tumble down the rabbit hole into a festive wonderland like no other. This year, there are some deliciously fun dining experiences available to accompany your Christmas day out! Discover The Chess Club, a secret dining room for grown-ups only, serving Wonderland-themed cocktails and sharing platters, or complete your experience with an elegant Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea.
Castle Howard’s beautiful corner of North Yorkshire is situated in the Howardian Hills, which was recently named as the UK’s most exciting food destination by the Good Food Guide, as reported in The I.
Begin your foodie trip with a dining experience like no other at Castle Howard, before exploring other incredible food from the local area.
Visit Yorkshire’s Food Capital, Malton, home to Florian Poirot’s patisserie and other independent restaurants, cafes and delis; enjoy a maximalist, Michelin-starred tasting menu at Myse in Hovingham; take part in a cookery school class at The Grand York, to learn more about fine cuisine; take a trip to Roots York, which holds one Michelin Star, overseen by award-winning, two Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks.
Browse our Farm Shop, for a fantastic range of locally sourced products for you to enjoy at home, including Estate-reared meat and Banks Brother’s wine and Castle Howard Gin, produced by Sloemotion in Barton-le-Willows, less than five miles from Castle Howard.