Castle Howard

One of England’s finest historic houses, it is set in a thousand acres of parkland containing statues, temples, lakes and fountains.

Filming location for TV series Bridgerton and home to the Howard family for more than 300 years, spend a day exploring this incredible home with beautiful interiors and extensive grounds and gardens.

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Castle Howard entry & ticket info

From £12.50
Gardens only

Duration
½ – 1 day

Family friendly
Including extensive adventure playground

Accessibility
Good general access

Pets
Dog friendly grounds, assistance and guide dogs only in the house

Food & drink
Multiple café

Toilets
Regular & accessible toilets

How to get to Castle Howard

Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

Malton – 12 mins
York – 35 mins
Scarborough – 50 mins

FREE parking except during Christmas at Castle Howard

East Yorkshire Buses – York to Malton – service 81 – 1 hr 15 mins approx each way

Castle Howard was used to portray the Duke of Hastings’ country estate, Clyvedon Castle, in the first season of Bridgerton, which aired in 2020. Key areas of the house, such as the Great Hall and walled garden, were featured in various scenes. 

The house was also used as the fictional Brideshead in the original 1980s TV series, as well as the 2008 film Brideshead Revisited.

Skelf Island

Skelf Island – 📸 OG York

Reached by crossing an Indiana Jones style rope bridge, it is packed full of swings, slides and places to explore.

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