Castle Howard

  • Yorkshire Moors & Coast
  • Historic Buildings
  • Attraction with Art Collection
  • Attraction with Cafe/Refreshments
  • Attraction with Gift Shop
  • Attraction with Restaurant
  • Disabled Access
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Parking Nearby

Included in the Yorkshire Pass

Enjoy one of Britain’s most beautiful historic houses, set in a landscape of rolling hills and striking monuments. Explore the Howard family home, with world-renowned collections and dramatic interiors, and discover hidden gardens in parkland studded with temples, lakes, statues and fountains.

Attractions include outdoor tours, exhibitions and events; plus boat trips and an adventure playground at the lakeside; as well as a good choice of shops and cafes.

 

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Castle Howard
Mansion House

The Mansion House

Step through the doors of York’s civic history from the simplicity of the hall way to the grandeur of the Stateroom, from seeking the secret drawers hidden in a bureau to discovering the chamber pot!

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Treasurers House

Treasurer's House

Named after the Treasurer of York Minster and built over a Roman road, Treasurer’s House is not all that it seems.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle

No action packed day out in the Yorkshire dales would not be complete without a visit to Middleham Castle.

Region
  • Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Skipton Castle

Skipton Castle

Guardian of the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales for over 900 years, Skipton Castle, once home to the famous Clifford Lords.

Region
  • Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Nunnington Hall

Nunnington Hall

Nunnington Hall offers something for everybody to enjoy

Region
  • Yorkshire Moors & Coast
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Conisbrough Castle

Conisbrough Castle

The lofty 12th century keep of this very well preserved building, complete with its roof and floors, is a spectacular sight.

Region
  • South Yorkshire
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Harewood House

Harewood House

Yorkshire’s most popular stately home was built in the mid-18th century by John Carr, decorated by Robert Adam and furnished by Thomas Chippendale

Region
  • West Yorkshire
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th century merchant’s house in the heart of the Aire Valley.

Region
  • West Yorkshire
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Fairfax House

Fairfax House

York’s premier historic house museum is home to the famous Noel Terry Collection of English 18th-century furniture and clocks.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Newby Hall

Newby Hall

Designed under the guidance of Sir Christopher Wren, this graceful country house epitomises the Georgian “Age of Elegance”.

Region
  • Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Ripley Castle

Ripley Castle

700 year old castle steeped in history. ‘Best Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ – Welcome to Yorkshire White Rose Awards.

Region
  • Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Beningbrough Hall

Beningbrough Hall & Garde...

Beningbrough is a friendly house and garden, the grand 1716 Georgian Mansion with impressive baroque interior, is set in a park and gardens

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Burton Agnes Hall

Burton Agnes Hall and Gar...

A lovely Elizabethan Hall containing treasures collected by the family over four centuries, from the original caring and plasterwork to modern Impressionist paintings.

Region
  • Hull & East Yorkshire
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey is the perfect place to stop on a family day out, or if you’re walking or cycling in the Yorkshire Moors National Park.

Region
  • Yorkshire Moors & Coast
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Enjoy one of Britain’s most beautiful historic houses, set in a landscape of rolling hills and striking monuments.

Region
  • Yorkshire Moors & Coast
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Fountains Abbey & Studley...

Explore the 12th century Abbey ruins, medieval deer park and monastic corn mill, and discover one of England's most spectacular Georgian Water Gardens.

Region
  • Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Knaresborough Castle & Courthouse Museum

Knaresborough Castle & Co...

Explore Knaresborough Castle perched above the River Nidd. Discover the King’s Chamber, the dungeon and scurry through the mysterious underground secret exit. Visit the rare original Tudor courtroom and learn more of Knaresborough’s colourful history and famous characters. Discover ‘Life in a Castle’ with replica costumes and games.

Region
  • Yorkshire Dales & Harrogate
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Sutton Park

Sutton Park

Built in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson, the house is a fine example of early Georgian architecture overlooking beautiful parkland.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Clifford's Tower

Clifford's Tower

It’s a stunning view you get of the historic city of York that makes Clifford’s Tower one of the most popular attractions in Yorkshire.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Bedern Glaziers Studio

Bedern Glaziers Studio

This is now the first opportunity on over 50 years to get up close to York Minster's Great East Window.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Merchant Adventurers Hall

Merchant Adventurers' Hal...

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is one of York’s medieval marvels

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Renishaw Hall

Renishaw Hall

See the spectacular collections of art and furniture collected by generations of the Sitwell family.

Region
  • South Yorkshire
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Sewerby Hall & Gardens

Sewerby Hall and Gardens

Situated in a dramatic cliff-top position and set in 50 acres of early 19th century parkland, Sewerby Hall & Gardens forms the gateway to the Flamborough Heritage Coast.

Region
  • Hull & East Yorkshire
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
York Minster

York Minster

Visit York Minster, the largest medieval Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings
Barley Hall

Barley Hall

Discover the medieval townhouse once home to the Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York.

Region
  • York
Interests
  • Historic Buildings