National landscapes (AONB) · Yorkshire & the Humber
Apollo
In or near Crambe.
Apollo — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Apollo is a place of interest in Yorkshire. The site is within the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.2 km away. Postcode area YO60.
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Official information
Castle Howard is a historic Baroque house and estate located in North Yorkshire, known for its stunning architecture and extensive gardens. Visitors can explore the beautifully restored interiors, art collections, and the expansive grounds featuring lakes, temples, and woodlands.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Apollo is located in Henderskelfe, Yorkshire, within the postcode YO60. It is situated in an area designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the River Derwent and lies within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 54.1189, -0.9063
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Henderskelfe
- Postcode
- YO60 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 7.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 9.30am–5pm; last entry 4pm for grounds and arboretum, 3pm for house.
- Official site
- www.castlehoward.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n5756388721 (ODbL)
- commons: Castle Howard, York - geograph.org.uk - 4977797.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Apollo?
- Apollo is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO60 7DA), in the parish of Henderskelfe.
- What is Apollo?
- Apollo — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Apollo?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO60 7DA.
- Is Apollo a protected site?
- Yes — Apollo is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Apollo free to visit?
- Yes, Apollo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Apollo?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO60 7DA.