This attraction can only be visited on a 2 and 3 day York Pass.

Castle Howard sits in 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland in the Howardian Hills – a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just outside York.

Inside the House admire awe-inspiring architecture, which you may recognise as one of the main filming locations for the Netflix smash hit –Bridgerton,  as well as world renowned collections and discover stories of the Howard family who have lived at Castle Howard ever since it was built over 300 years ago.

Outside, immerse yourself in sweeping parkland dotted with lakes, temples and statues; a formal walled garden and an impressive woodland housing a rare botanical collection, there are endless opportunity to explore! Plus, enjoy Skelf Island, our award winning adventure playground hidden across the Great Lake. Any visit can be topped off with a treat from one of our of cafes, serving the best food and drink from the region, as well as shops, including garden centre and farm shop.’