Castle Howard’s 21st Century Renaissance

"There is nowhere on Earth like Castle Howard." - The Times

After stages of planning beginning in 2019, Castle Howard finally unveiled its once-in-a-generation transformation project in April 2025 - the 21st Century Renaissance, including the restoration of the breathtaking Tapestry Drawing Room, which had previously been destroyed in a fire in 1940.

The project included a complete rehang of Castle Howard's art collection, inspiring revamped areas including the Long Gallery and the Grand Staircase, and has been the result of the work of dozens of craftspeople.

The 21st Century Renaissance project has become a living example of commitment to restoration and conservation of this historic country home, and visitors are able to experience this incredible transformation.

Please note: the House interior is transformed for Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz from 13th November 2025 - 4th January 2026, before closing until spring 2026.

Find out more about the project

Starring Castle Howard

Castle Howard has been the filming location for many film and television productions since the 1960s, playing host to stars such as Sophia Loren, Stanley Kubrick and Laurence Olivier. Most famously, Castle Howard was the Marchmain's family home in the 1981 series Brideshead Revisited, reprising its role in 2008 when Miramax returned to shoot the feature film starting Ben Whishaw. Today, for many, the house remains synonymous with Evelyn Waugh's iconic novel.

Netflix and Shondaland’s acclaimed drama Bridgerton, broadcast in 2020, was also shot in the House and Gardens. Castle Howard doubled as Clyvedon Castle, the Duke of Hastings’ home that he shares with his new wife Daphne, played by Rege Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor. For a longer stay, book a luxurious Holiday Cottage, many of which are located in Coneysthorpe, which was the setting of Clyvedon Village in Bridgerton.

See the iconic locations for yourself during a visit. 

Castle Howard on Film