Dogs are welcome in the grounds of Castle Howard, we ask for them to be kept on a lead at all times for the safety of our wildlife and other visitors.
Visitors are welcome to use their MAX card to visit the Castle Howard Gardens. 1 adult and up to 3 children can gain free admission with 1 MAX card.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak all visitors must pre-book an arrival time slot to visit us, including visitors with affiliate membership scheme cards. Membership cards must be shown at the Ticket Office upon arrival, we regret that we cannot permit access without a valid membership card.
Visitors are welcome to use their YGHC&Gs card to visit the Castle Howard Gardens. 1 family (2 adults and up to 3 children) can gain free admission with 1 YGHC&Gs card.
Please note that we do not allow bikes, scooters, frisbees or ball games using hard balls and footballs within the Gardens. Toddlers with balance bikes and soft foam balls are allowed and we would ask that you respect other visitors and our Gardens whilst playing freely and enjoying your day.
Please visit our Family Visits page for more information
Height restrictions apply when approaching Castle Howard from eastbound on the A64 due to low and narrow archways on the approach road. Vehicles over 3.43m high x 2.60m wide should continue on the A64 to Malton and approach Castle Howard via Coneysthorpe (follow the brown signs from Malton).
If you have a specific enquiry please contact our Visitor Services team on 01653 648621.