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Castle Howard

Castle & Historic Landmark · North Yorkshire, England · Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA

Castle Howard is a castle & historic landmark in North Yorkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £25 · Child £15 · Family £65
Castle Howard official page: online tickets are cheaper than the ticket office; standard prices are on the booking page, so check before you go. Max Card and Universal Credit tickets £4 online. Skelf Island adventure playground is in the gardens. York YO60 7DA.
Opening timesDaily: gardens, grounds and Skelf Island 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm); house 10am-4pm (last entry 3pm). 'A Dickens of a Christmas' runs 12 Nov-3 Jan (separate tickets from £24).
Best time to goWeekdays in spring and early autumn.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best agesAll ages for the grounds; house rooms suit about 6+ (prams may need to stay at the door)
All ages; Skelf Island suits 3-12.
If it rainsMixed: house rooms are indoors, gardens and grounds are outdoors
FoodSeveral cafés (Fitzroy, Courtyard, Boathouse) plus a farm shop.
Money saverCheck National Trust, Historic Houses or English Heritage membership value; family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsSee the house first, then the grounds and Adventure Playground. Bring a picnic.
What to packComfortable shoes, layers, picnic for the grounds, carrier for toddlers

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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