Castle Howard

York

Family of 4 - House & Gardens: £59.50

Adult - House & Gardens: £24.30

Child - House & Gardens: £12.15

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🐇 Explore the beautiful grounds of Castle Howard and enjoy free Easter activities. From the 5 – 27 April, explore the Walled Garden and help the animals reunite by finding each baby’s footprints to win a chocolatey prize. Plus, meet baby lambs at Skelf Island Adventure Playground from 19 – 21 April.

Visit a place like no other and experience a day of adventure, beauty, and history at Castle Howard! This magnificent stately home offers families visiting a wonderful day out with plenty for families of all ages to see and do.

Castle Howard guides will share fascinating knowledge and stories from years gone by as you tour the palace and grounds. See wonderful flowers and wildlife in the walled garden or take the land train to the lake where you can enjoy a family picnic. Kids can burn off energy in the new exciting high energy adventure playground.

Included in your ticket is:

Gardens Ticket – The stunning gardens and grounds cover 1,000 acres and are the perfect place for you to connect with nature and enjoy beautiful views. Take in the landscape’s natural beauty on a family walk around the grounds no matter the season.

Also included is access to the award-winning Skelf Island Adventure Playground! The treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets, and climbing equipment will take you on an adventure like no other. Throughout the school holidays, you might even encounter the mystical creatures that live at Skelf Island! Run, jump, climb and explore this treetop adventure within the vast landscape of Castle Howard.

With a House & Gardens Ticket, you’ll also get access to the incredible house which is a national treasure for families to enjoy. Discover elegant rooms, décor, historic tales, inspiring architecture and interiors, and world-renowned collections. The interior of the house is beautiful decorated for each season, so this is not one to miss!

Visit Castle Howard with the whole family for an educational and fun-filled day out that you won’t forget!

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Your ticket includes:

Access to the Garden & Grounds
Skelf Island Adventure Playground (daylight hours only)
Option to add on access to the house

Important Information

General Information

The Kelly Car (Land Train) will run every day, subject to availability. When the Boathouse Café & Kitchen are open, the last departure leaves from the Boathouse area at 3pm. When the Boathouse isn’t open, the last departure leaves from the House entrance at 3pm. You are welcome to bring your own picnic. Outdoor seating is available around the site.
Pushchairs and prams are not allowed in the main House for our Christmas in Neverland or Father Christmas. Please leave your pushchair or pram in the dedicated covered space in the Christmas Marquee.
Baby carriers and hip seats are available to borrow from the House entrance.
No food or drink is allowed in the House.
The Coffee Shop is open daily, serving take-away cakes, hot drinks, and snacks. The Courtyard Trailer, open during weekends in November and daily in December, serves hot drinks including delicious hot chocolate, and marshmallows for toasting on our Brazier. The Boathouse Café and Kitchen at Adventure Playground are open during weekends, serving hot drinks, cakes, and hot take-away treats including pizzas and hotdogs. Nyetimber Bar will be serving cold glasses of Nyetimber Classic Cuvee daily.
Castle Howard is a cashless venue.

Booking and Ticket Information

When you buy online you will receive an email containing your ticket. Please present on your smart phone on arrival on the day of your visit.
If you require a carer or companion, they can visit for free. All carers are asked to bring with you evidence of carer status, which will be checked in the Ticket Office.
Saving based off walk up rate and potential booking fees.
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Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
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Map & Directions

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Directions

Address: Castle Howard Estate, York, YO60 7DA

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.

From the North - From the A1 take the A61 to Thirsk then the A170 to Helmsley. Before Helmsley turn right onto the B1257 and follow the brown signs. Please be aware this route includes Sutton Bank which is unsuitable for caravans. If you are towing, please continue down the A19 and follow the signs for the alternative route.

From the South - Take the A1M to Junction 44 and follow the A64 east to York. Continue on the A64 past York in the direction of Scarborough, and you will shortly pick up the brown signs for Castle Howard.

You can also take the scenic route, avoiding the A64 and taking in North Yorkshire countryside and villages.

Rail: Malton is the nearest train station (6 miles) to Castle Howard and York (approx. 16 miles) is the closest major train station. Both stations have buses running directly to Castle Howard and taxis are also available from both station

Bus: York to Castle Howard: A direct bus service, CastleLine runs from York to Castle Howard.

Opening Times

Gardens, Grounds and Skelf Island Adventure Playground
All visitors: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

House (opens 18th April) - All visitors: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3pm)

25th April - Opens at 11am

11th July - Closes at 2.30pm

13th July - Opens at 11am

30th Sept - Closes at 12pm

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