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Built in 1699, Castle Howard is one of the country's finest historic houses and is still the private residence of the Howard family. Castle Howard features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Social History and Architecture. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: Gainsborough, Crown Derby, Canaletto, Reynolds and Holbein.

ESCastillo de Howard

FRChâteau Howard

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Castle Howard

YO60 7DA York

England

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Opening hours

Monday	10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday	10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 – 17:00
Thursday	10:00 – 17:00
Friday	10:00 – 17:00
Saturday	10:00 – 17:00
Sunday	10:00 – 17:00

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Wheelchair accessible

Museum shop

Parking

Coffee

Restaurant

Child-friendly

Location & Map

, York

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Castle Howard Reviews

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Castle Howard is a grand stately home located near York, England, that offers visitors a rich blend of history, art, and beautiful landscapes. The house itself is an architectural masterpiece, showcasing stunning baroque design and intricate interiors that span over 300 years of history. Visitors often praise the well-preserved state rooms, particularly the Great Hall and the Long Gallery, which feature impressive collections of paintings, furniture, and decorative arts.

The extensive grounds are another highlight, with meticulously maintained gardens, woodlands, and lakes that provide picturesque views and peaceful walking trails. The Atlas Fountain and the Temple of the Four Winds are popular features that add to the estate's charm. Many visitors appreciate the opportunity to explore both the house and grounds at their own pace.

While Castle Howard receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, some visitors mention that the admission price can be considered high, especially for families. Additionally, during peak seasons, the site can get crowded, which may impact the overall experience for some guests. A few reviewers also note that some areas of the castle may be closed for maintenance or private events, so it's advisable to check in advance.

The on-site facilities, including the café and gift shop, generally receive good feedback for their quality and service. However, some visitors suggest bringing a picnic to enjoy in the grounds as an alternative.

Overall, Castle Howard is widely regarded as an excellent day out, offering a comprehensive experience of English heritage and landscape design. Its combination of architectural grandeur, historical significance, and natural beauty makes it a standout attraction in the York area.

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sheila • Nov 20, 2022

Visited with friends for Xmas 2022. Whilst they found time to enjoy the grounds, they were blown away by the Xmas installations inside the house. The attention to detail was superb. The fairytale storylines were captured totally as the theme thoughtfully led you along a wonderful storyline trail. Each room had a steward in and there were also volunteers situated in certain areas. All would happily explain each intallation to you so you didnt miss anything. Whilst this centres around the Christmas theme they also chatted about the history and furnishings to be seen within the rooms when we asked. The selection of produce available within the retail areas and catering is of good quality and priced accordingly. Nothing disapppoints. Staff were found to be friendly, helpful and polite. My friends have all said they would revisit with their own family and friends as they found it an amazing day out.
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Carole • Aug 21, 2022

Dreadful experience though lovely lovely staff who were so helpful.

Disability access was not as it should be and does not meet standards to advertise as 'fully accessible' (see website) Long cobbled area where it was impossible to push a person in a wheelchair.

Stair lift broke down so had to wait at the top of the stairs for the mechanic to repair.

No access to bedroom areas as there was 'important plumbing work being done'. So £25 paid to look around one level of the house and the access for the wheelchair in the grounds meant that was not a possibility for my disabled friend

Train taking visitors to the main hous advertised as running every 20 mins. Driver had one hour for lunch with no replacement.

2 sandwiches left for a party of three in the house cafe.

A sad, shaming, excluding and expensive day for my friend who was visiting from the USA.

Visited on Aug 9, 2022
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