Castle Howard House and Gardens
Explore iconic architecture and beautiful interiors as well as the gardens and grounds including lakes, woodland, temples and statues
e-voucher
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card
Castle Howard key information
Outstanding beauty
Breathtaking scenery awaits you in Castle Howard and its surroundings.
Highlights
- Discover why Castle Howard has been home to the Howard family for more than 300 years.
- Explore iconic architecture and beautiful interiors when you visit the House, including the Great Hall which rises 70 feet into the air - which you may have recognised in the Netflix series, Bridgerton.
- Take a stroll around the gardens and admire the grounds including lakes, follies, woodland, temples and statues.
- Admire the beautiful scenery anytime as gardens and woodlands bring out the colour and drama of the four seasons.
Skelf Island Adventure Playground
- Enjoy a family day out with your children from the award-winning Skelf Island Adventure Playground to adventures around the estate gardens.
- Test your little explorers’ skills through ingenious treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets and climbing equipment.
What's included
- Castle and grounds admission entry
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transport
Prepare for the experience
Upon booking you will receive an email from VisitBrtain Shop with a link to download your e-voucher.
Please download and exchange your e-voucher with your entry tickets when visiting the attraction. Your e-voucher is seasonal and is only valid until 2 November 2024.
Children information
- Children under 3 years old can access free of charge Castle Howard.
- Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Pushchairs are not permitted in the House.
- There are baby-changing facilities in the House, Boathouse and Courtyard toilets.
- Bikes, children’s scooters or other similar ‘transport’ toys are not allowed on the grounds due to the amount of pedestrian visitors.
- Ball games with small children are welcome on the North Front space only, not in any other areas of the gardens or near buildings and sculptures.
Accessibility information
- Assistance dogs are allowed.
Registered carers or companions can visit for free when accompanying a paying adult. Please bring with you evidence of your status.
- Please contact us before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the castle.
Ticket restrictions
- This e-voucher is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Additional information
- A Digital Guide is available, you can access it on your device by scanning a QR code in the House Entrance.
- Visits are self-guided and include access to various rooms and halls in the beautiful 300-year-old house.
- We recommend you wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the weather conditions.
Guests can visit Castle Howard at any time during opening hours.
- Duration:
- Allow 30 minutes from arrival in the car park to accommodate the walk down to the house.
The regular opening times at the Castle are the following:
House
- Open daily 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (last entry at 3:00 pm)
- The House opens at 10.30 am on Thursdays
Gardens and Grounds
- Gardens and Skelf Island Adventure Playground: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (Last entry at 4:00 pm).
Food and drink
- Coffee Shop: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
- Courtyard Café: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm (Last food orders are 4:00 pm).
- Boathouse Café: 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.
- Fitzroy Café: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Shopping
- Farm Shop: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
House Gift Shop: 10am - 4pm
Garden Centre: 10am - 5pm
How to get there
- Address: Castle Howard Estate, York YO60 7DA, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest train station: York (walk to Castleline bus stop
Stonebow SB and get off at the Castle Howard Gardens stop) and Malton. - Directions by car: Castle Howard is just 15 miles North East of York and is easily accessible from the A64 which connects Leeds, York and the Yorkshire Coast.
Supplier information
This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Castle Howard Estate Ltd.
