Castle Howard
Entry to Castle Howard gardens in Yorkshire, save 31%
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Castle Howard
£13—Entry to Castle Howard gardens in Yorkshire, save 31%
Save now and choose your dates when you're ready. Vouchers are refundable for 14 days, or you can extend the refund period when you buy them. Learn more.
Why We Love This Deal
The Guardian voted Castle Howard's 1000-acre gardens as one of the UK's best gardens to visit. The gardens and the 18th-century house have featured in films and TV shows, including "Bridgerton". Visit the gardens for £13, and save up to 31% on the regular price. Add entry to the house—which was designed by John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor—for £9 more.
What's Included
Entry to the gardens at Castle Howard for one adult (age 17 and older)
Entry for two adults is £25
A voucher for house and gardens entry is £22 for one or £39 for two
Children up to 12 months can visit for free. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult and tickets are available direct
Valid seven days a week until 31 October, 2025 (house opens from 18 April)
House and gardens offer: 10am–5pm. Last entry is 3pm for the house
Castle Howard has featured in a number of films and television shows. These include the 1981 and 2008 adaptations of "Brideshead Revisited" and "Victoria" (2016). Most recently, it featured as the Duke of Hasting's country home in "Bridgerton".
The house, which Country Life calls a "baroque masterpiece", dates back to 1699. It took over 100 years to complete.
The grounds feature extensive woodlands, temples, lakes and waterways. You can also see the walled garden with manicured borders, an ornamental vegetable patch, and summer flowers.
In 2023, The Yorkshire Post Awards awarded Castle Howard Overall Tourist Business of the Year. This award celebrates the best in the sector.
Voucher Cancellation & Refund Policy: Within 14 days of purchase, Travelzoo will give you a full refund if you change your mind or can't find dates that suit you. Vouchers can be refunded online by going to "My Account". After 14 days, your voucher is non-refundable.
Merchant Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy: The regular value stated above is based on the maximum combined cost of the items included in this experience at the time of publication (31 March, 2025). Subject to availability. Not available on special event days—please check the website before your visit to ensure it is open. Vouchers are limited and may therefore sell out at any time. Any additional items ordered will be charged at their full value. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. For information on accessibility click here. Dogs are welcome in the Castle Howard grounds as long as they are kept on a lead at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the Skelf Island Adventure Playground, Kelly Car Land Train, or in the house, with the exception of assistance dogs. Parking is free of charge. Full FAQs can be found at here.
Pleasant day all around good company nice surroundings good food and wine what could go wrong with a viewing of the castle thrown in. I would have like the tour to have been longer and seen more of the out of the way places in the castle but that is just me it may not have suited the other guests. A long chat with Clare was much appreciated.
Other Comments
The staff at the entrance booking in desk did not know if they should scan the paperwork Travelzoo provided or not before they could let your guests in.
Vivien20 Sep, 2024Blackpool, UK
Enjoyed Most
Good day out
Michael17 Sep, 2024Farnborough, UK
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Paid via travel zoo for meal ,wine tasting, and tour of building this was an excellent event many thanks
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Unfortunately the castle is looking very tired in places and has fallen well behind venues like chatsworth and Blenhim palace and many smaller family statley homes I could mention
Raymond16 Sep, 2024neston, UK
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Enjoyable day with access to grounds and house included. Few comments to make experience better like chocolate or scone after guided tour with coffee/tea, maybe something for the drivers other than water, and did not get impression that we saw more rooms than the normal tour although this was advertised.
Paul14 Sep, 2024York, UK
Enjoyed Most
Exceptional wine, exceptional food, exceptional location, exceptionally managed and presented by all management and staff involved.
Theresa14 Sep, 2024Barnard Castle, UK
Enjoyed Most
The tour of the house together with lunch including a Nytimber wine flight was excellent. Very well organised throughout.
David14 Sep, 2024Colne, UK
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Staff very polite & knowledgeable.
Sandra14 Sep, 2024Warwick, UK
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So beautiful and the tour guide was exceptional
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Loved it
Carol14 Sep, 2024
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Wasted some time trying to find the Courtyard entrance so drove around the site twice! Enjoyed walking around the grounds. Didn’t have time to visit the walled gardens. Spectacular views of the House from the grounds. Grecian room was a delightful venue & the tour & Q&A sessions were very informative. Beautiful rooms & decor. Lovely staff.
Other Comments
For people who haven’t been before, some signage to guide Travelzoo guests to the Courtyard entrance at the car park & outside the gift shop entrance would have been really helpful and saved some time.
Sheila14 Sep, 2024Otley, UK
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Absolutely wonderful afternoon in stunning venue. The food was delicious and expertly presented. Would not have chosen sparkling wines with each course but they were perfect. Tour was very informative and gave the right level of detail
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Inspired to rewatch brideshead revisited to see the beautiful location
Valerie14 Sep, 2024Wigan, UK
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Really enjoyed the whole day. Everything went well.
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The only issue was the wine tasting was really a hard sell.
David14 Sep, 2024
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Excellent day. The whole team organising the event were excellent
Chris14 Sep, 2024Sutton on the Forest, UK
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It's a stunning place with a lot of history and the house visit was particularly good because the main rooms were staffed with very knowledgable people. The visit was spoilt by a shortage of staff both in the coffee bar shop and the ticket office which meant very long waits in long queues. Probably due to the lovely weather on the day, staff said it was the busiest day they had known for a long time.
Other Comments
Based on the numerous available weather forecasts for the day, which is why we went yesterday, management should have had the forthought to organised enough staff to cope with the number of likely visitors. We got there at 11.30 and there was only parking available on the grass, all the carpark spaces were full.
Paul12 Aug, 2024Darlington, UK
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A very good day with plenty to do. Going round the house there were plenty of guides to tell us about the different rooms. Lovely gardens and extensive grounds to walk round.
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All staff were very helpful.
Elspeth14 Jul, 2024Leeds, UK
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There was so much to see I really need to go again
Sally13 Jul, 2024Grimsby, UK
Enjoyed Most
BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT
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LOTS OF GROUNDS TO EXPLORE, A TEMPLE, MAUSOLEUM AND SCULPTURES
Catherine13 Jul, 2024Stockton-on-Tees, UK
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Nice day out, weather helped as it was sunny, lovely house and walks in the grounds
Linda09 Jul, 2024Burton upon Stather, UK
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Very friendly informative staff and volunteers.
robert09 Jul, 2024Middlesbrough, UK
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Very good cream tea in Courtyard
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Limited rooms to view, majority of contents need restoration
Alice04 Jul, 2024Ilkley, UK
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A fantastic day out, beautiful house, gardens, the sculptures on display and the selection of places to eat. Will definitely visit again!
Jackie04 Jul, 2024Doncaster, UK
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Had a wonderful day there. Especially the Tony Cragg exhibition in the house and gardens.
Barbara04 Jul, 2024HULL, UK
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Fabulous day out at a fantastic place
darren29 Jun, 2024Wakefield, UK
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Great to learn about Castle Howard and the history of the family. Staff were brilliant and knowledgeable. So much work to do following the fire. It needs to be supported.
Peter28 Jun, 2024Leeds, UK
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Amazing wonderful day - both inside the house and the extensive grounds -the walled garden was amazing and the bonus was the fantastic well stocked garden centre at the end of our visit
Lynne27 Jun, 2024Ilkley, UK
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Great architecture and artwork all around. The gardens are excellent.
Ian23 Jun, 2024Scunthorpe., UK
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Been before, many years ago. Lovely sunny day to walk in the grounds.
Other Comments
With Travelzoo value for money, without it maybe too expensive for what it is and my advice would be to take a picnic.
Kevin22 Jun, 2024Middlesbrough, UK
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My husband and I had an amazing day at Castle Howard. Arrived just after 10am caught the tractor went to the Lake looked at the playground which our grandchildren would really enjoy. A walk through the ancient woods back to the house Staff and volunteers friendly and helpful which added to the experience. The house fantastic with modern sculptures in the park and in the house. Stopped for refreshments then wandered around the wall gardens lovely weather great sun shining all the time. Spent time at the farm shop meat quality and cheeses wonderful. The Castle was very busy as we were leaving but we had an amazing visit.
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We are life members of the National Trust and English Heritage so had not visited before normal cost a little high but worth it. The lavender farm nearby to visit and Malton worth a visit so a lovely day out in Yorkshire. We went via Sutton Bank fantastic view from the top and a visit to Thirsk James Herriot area England is fantastic when you have the weather
Delcy22 Jun, 2024Ripon, UK
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Pleased to have taken advantage of the Tracelzoo offer which saved us £25 on entry price for a group of 3 adults. Enjoyed looking around the rooms on display. Particularly enjoyed the grounds especially the walled garden and woods. We found the shops extremely expensive. We had 2 coffees and 2 small prepacked cakes and it cost £17 !! Would hate to have paid for a meal
Lisa20 Jun, 2024Gateshead, UK
Enjoyed Most
An interesting day out, historical insights and the wonders of nature combined.
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An interesting day out.
Cafe food high quality.
Entrance staff friendly. House interesting.
Ground ms splendid. Boat house ice cream sumptuous .
Jil18 Jun, 2024Brough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Beautiful house and gardens.
Clare15 Jun, 2024Stockton-on-Tees, UK
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First time. Impressive building and grounds.
Brian12 Jun, 2024Middlesbrough, UK
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Enjoyable day out.
Janet11 Jun, 2024BridportBridport, UK
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Its always a positive experience when I vist castle Howard
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The staff at castle Howard are always extremely welcoming and friendly and I will look forward to visiting again in the future best wishes
karl 08 Jun, 2024Sheffield, UK
Enjoyed Most
A lovely place - very family friendly.
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The guides at Castle Howard were exceptional- very friendly and informative.
Jill08 Jun, 2024Scarborough, UK
Enjoyed Most
Luckily we chose a good day, weather-wise, to visit so had a good wander around the beautiful grounds. The castle was very interesting and the staff all very friendly, informative and helpful. We had a snack before leaving, which was lovely and cheaper than we thought it would be.
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Good value booking from Travelzoo. We paid £58.50 for 3 adults and to pay on the day would have been approx £93.00. Thank you Travelzoo.
Yvonne04 Jun, 2024Huddersfield, UK
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From the moment you enter the long drive into Castle Howard you know this stately home is special. We had the most truly wonderful day in spite of the rain. Castle Howard is stunning steeped in History which is relayed by staff as you enter and navigate inside we marvelled at The Great Hall and also at the private chapel which were our two favourites. The grounds even on a wet day are just as stunning with the water fountain and lake. The Spring Afternoon Tea which was included in our voucher as well as entry was an absolute bargain and was beautifully presented in The Grecian Room we felt very special with the open fire roaring it was truly a 5 star experience. Thank you!
Lisa02 Jun, 2024Grimsby, UK
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Greeted with a woman shouting “ooo I’ve got a Travelzoo 3 times” - embarrassing. She then got a supervisor who also struggled to do what they needed to do. They really should be better prepared & not delay or embarrass visitors like this, so not the best start. We were booked for 12:00 afternoon tea. We asked in the cafe & young lad took us to the room door & left - nobody there & empty room. When someone finally came she told us they weren’t starting until 12:30 so would we “go for a walk or something” & come back then. She also took our names which weren’t on her list but said it was ok she’d fit us in. Unbelievable.
Upon our return we were seated - tables for 2 are really too small & they struggle to fit everything on so a bit of a challenge. Afternoon tea itself was good quality & very enjoyable - shame you look onto scaffolding.
Enjoyed looking around the house & grounds & the ride on the “Kelly train” down to the lake & back. Coffee in the cafe was decent. Walled garden was lovely to walk around & good ( pricey, as ever) ice cream before we left. As with all of these places the shops are expensive, but they are nice to look around & we did buy some items from the grocery shop on the courtyard.
Despite issues we did really enjoy our afternoon - we were there 5 hours & it just flew by.
Julie26 May, 2024Seaham, UK
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We enjoyed the quality of the food in both cafes and the knowledgeable, enthusiastic people manning the rooms. It is easy to get disorientated on this vast estate despite being given a map. Beautiful gardens and grounds, well kept.
Iris23 May, 2024Scarborough, UK
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Fantastic day out. fantastic , interesting house. Staff all very knowable and take the time to chat to you. It was tipped off by the really warm , sunny weather
Joyce19 May, 2024BOLTON, UK
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We very much enjoyed our first trip to Castle Howard.
Sarah18 May, 2024Basildon, UK
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Beautiful house and grounds. Easy to use voucher.
Would definitely go back, highly recommend.
Felicity10 May, 2024York, UK
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Wonderful house and glorious gardens
Susan10 May, 2024Hull, UK
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Beautiful house and gardens. Well worth a visit.
Barbara08 May, 2024Grimsby, UK
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Very good visit
A lot of walking but really enjoyed it
Ian02 May, 2024Sleaford, UK
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An excellent day out and very good value with the voucher. The rooms were very clean and well presented and all the staff were very firendly and knowledgeable
Amanda 25 Apr, 2024Goole, UK
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It would be improved by having the whole building open.