Where is Castle Howard?

Castle Howard is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO60 7DA), in the parish of Henderskelfe.

How do I get to Castle Howard?

The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO60 7DA.

When was Castle Howard built?

Built or established in 1699. Designed by John Vanbrugh.

Who owns Castle Howard?

Castle Howard is owned by Castle Howard Estate Limited.

Is Castle Howard a listed building?

Castle Howard is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Castle Howard a protected site?

Yes — Castle Howard is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Castle Howard?

The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO60 7DA.

Gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber

Castle Howard

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Castle Howard — historic house museum.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year: Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station: Malton · 7.1 km

Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Castle Howard, the nearest railway station is Malton, which is 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO60 7DA. Entry details are not provided, so please check ahead for accessibility information.

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Castle Howard is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1699. Designed by John Vanbrugh. Built in the English Baroque style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Address: YO60 7DA. Wikidata describes it as: "historic house museum". Coordinates: 54.1214°, -0.9058°.

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Official information

Castle Howard is a historic Baroque house located in North Yorkshire, renowned for its stunning architecture and rich art collections. Visitors can explore the beautifully landscaped gardens, the expansive grounds, and the intricately designed interiors of the house, which has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years.

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.

From the Wikipedia article

Castle Howard is an English country house in Henderskelfe, North Yorkshire, 15 miles (24 km) north of York. A private residence, it has been the home of the Carlisle branch of the Howard family for more than 300 years. Castle Howard has been used as a filming location in several films and television shows, including in Granada Television's 1981 television adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited and in a 2008 film adaptation.

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Background

History

's complete project for Castle Howard, from the north, published in the third volume of Vitruvius Britannicus in 1725.|left]] West Wing at right, which was built in the mid-18th century|left]]In 1577, the 4th Duke of Norfolk's third son, Lord William Howard, married his step-sister Elizabeth Dacre, youngest daughter of the 4th Baron Dacre. She brought with her the sizable estates of Henderskelfe in Yorkshire and Naworth Castle in Cumberland. Castle Howard was commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, who was a male-line descendant of Lord William Howard. The site selected was part of the Henderskelfe estate, including the former castle. The creation of Castle Howard, began in 1699, with the…

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Coordinates: 54.1214, -0.9058
District: North Yorkshire
Parish: Henderskelfe
Postcode: YO60 7DA
Parliamentary constituency: Thirsk and Malton
Established: 1699
Nearest railway station: Malton — 7.1 km
Opening: Daily 9.30am–5pm; last entry 4pm for Grounds and Arboretum, 3pm for House
Official site: www.castlehoward.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q1049514 (CC0)
wikipedia: Castle Howard (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Castle Howard and garden.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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