Enjoy a sublime summer day out at Castle Howard. Visit the house, gardens, and award-winning Skelf Island Adventure Playground, cafes with locally sourced produce on the menu, and the farm shop, gift shop, and garden centre.
A visit promises a special day against a backdrop of magnificent architecture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes. See the house interiors transformed, as Castle Howard reveals the results of a major project, Castle Howard’s 21st Century Renaissance, to visitors for the first time.
Visiting with Children
Family ticket – Save when you book online! House and Gardens Family Tickets for two adults and two children are just £70, saving almost £20 compared to individual tickets.
Rover’s Grand Tour – Young adventurers can follow in the footsteps of Rover, a famous dog in Castle Howard’s history, included in House & Gardens tickets. Embark on a grand tour of the house, spotting animals and learning about Rover’s big adventures.
Skelf Island Adventure Playground -The perfect place for young explorers to let off steam, Skelf Island Adventure Playground is open every day. Navigate rope bridges, whizz down slides, discover ingenious treetop nests and don’t forget the zip wire.
Summer Events
Sunday Sounds – Enjoy live music in the Boar Garden this summer, included with your admission ticket. Soak up the sounds, from moving strings to joyful brass.
- 22nd June, 11.30am and 1.30pm (45-minute sets): Bridgerton by the Ebor Quartet – the iconic soundtrack brought to life.
- 20th July, 11.30am and 1.30pm (45-minute sets): Generation Groove – swing, jazz, pop and more.
- 17th August, 11.30am and 1.30pm (45-minute sets): Back Chat Brass – brassy beats playing pop, funk and hip-hop.
Outdoor Adventure Cinema
- Friday 25 July: Bridget Jones’ Diary
- Saturday 26 July: Queen Outdoor Cinema Spectacular
- Sunday 27 July: The Gruffalo’s Child / Zog
- Sunday 27 July: Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
- Sunday 27 July: Wicked Sing-A-Long
Enhance Your Visit
Boat Rides – Hop aboard The Dame for a scenic boat ride around the Great Lake, spotting swans and other local wildlife. Take in breathtaking views of the house from across the water. Available weekends and school holidays. Book online with your admissions tickets.
Tractor Trailer Tours – Explore even more of the Castle Howard Estate on the tractor trailer tour – perfect for adventurers. Enjoy the ride while taking in the breathtaking Yorkshire countryside. Available at 11.30am and 1.30pm on: 25th July; 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August 2025. Book online with your admissions tickets.
Save Money on Your Visits with Membership
If you’d like a place to visit regularly over the summer, why not purchase a Castle Howard Membership?
Members enjoy unlimited access to the house, gardens and adventure playground in the main season, which means regular visits to Skelf Island! Members also get additional benefits, like priority booking for Christmas events, and loyalty points on purchases in the shops and cafés.
This is a promotional feature in partnership with Castle Howard. We love a day out there so much that we have bought a family membership ourselves!
