Things to Do, Attractions, Family Friendly, Great Outdoors, Gardens in York
Castle Howard
About Us
Castle Howard is one of Britain’s most iconic historic houses and gardens, situated just outside York in the heart of the Howardian Hills National Landscape in North Yorkshire, England. Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, the House was first designed in 1699 by Sir John Vanbrugh with Nicholas Hawksmoor and took more than a century to complete, becoming one of the finest examples of English Baroque architecture.
Discover the House at your own pace, admiring its awe-inspiring architecture and interiors, with something to capture everyone’s imagination. Enjoy stunning scenery all year, with almost 1,000 acres of Grade 1 listed parkland and gardens to explore. Spend the day in a monumental landscape studded with statues, temples, lakes and fountains and admire sweeping countryside views. Meander along woodland paths and in the tranquil walled garden.
Children will love Skelf Island Aventure Playground with its ingenious treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets and climbing equipment.
Leave time to browse the shops and cafes, including farm shop, gift shop and garden centre.
To book your visit, see our website.
Facilities
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for hearing impaired
- Wheelchairs available
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
- Groups welcome
- French signs/guides
- German signs/guides
- Italian signs/guides
- Spanish signs/guides
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Helicopter landing
- Free Parking
- Dogs Accepted
- Gift shop
- Postbox
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
- Telephone (public)
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
- Groups welcome
- Coach parties accepted
Location
Events at Castle Howard
Playshapes: Castle Constructors
Castle Howard
A brand-new exhibition featuring playful and large-scale coloured cubes that can be broken down into steps, triangles, …
Pesky Pumpkin Trail in the House
Castle Howard
Silly squash, giggling gourds and pesky pumpkins are up to mischief around the House this October. Younger visitors and…
A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard
Castle Howard
Charles Dickens’ classic novels are brought to life in grand Christmas style, leaping off the page with projections, so…
Father Christmas in the Castle
Castle Howard
Join Father Christmas, WonderPhil and the gang as they pay us a special visit from the North Pole with a heartwarming C…
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