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Historic house & garden near York open to the public; including Farm Shop, Gift Shops, Garden Centre, Cafés, Adventure Playground & holiday cottages in a 9,000 acre estate. Keep up to date with all Castle Howard's latest news by signing up to receive our enewsletter, http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/news-room/e-newsletter.html, following us on twitter (https://twitter.com/CastleHowardEst) and instagr

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15/07/2026

Immerse yourself in a blend of wellbeing activities to nurture your body and mind this August bank holiday with the Wellness Weekend at the Castle Howard Arboretum 🪷

Weekend schedule:
10.30am – 11.45am: Yoga
12.45pm – 2.15pm: Sound Bath and Cacao Ceremony
1.15pm – 2pm: Forest Bathing
2.30pm – 3.45pm: Yoga
10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm: Sauna and Ice Bath

Wellness activities are also available to book without yoga throughout the weekend.

Launching the weekend on Saturday 29th August is a Coffee Rave organised by Rant & Ramble - start the weekend with a coffee in hand, a live DJ, an incredible drummer and a truly unique atmosphere.

Find out more and book here:
Wellness Weekend https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/DB/whats-on-view-4/wellness-weekend
Coffee Rave https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/DB/whats-on-arboreteum/coffee-rave-at-the-arboretum

Image description: A vibrant wellness retreat illustration featuring yoga, cold-water therapy, and nature activities set among trees.

13/07/2026

Grab your quill and make a note on your calendar… here are the on-sale dates for A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard 📜🕯️🎩

💛Monday 3rd August, 10am Gold Members
🩶Thursday 6th August, 10am Silver Members
🧡Friday 7th August, 10am Bronze Members
💌Monday 10th August, 10am Mailing List
🎟️Tuesday 11th August, 10am General

Charles Dickens’ classic novels are brought to life in grand Christmas style, leaping off the page with projections, soundscapes, and theatrical surprises. This Victorian extravaganza will leave you full to the brim with festive cheer, so climb aboard your carriage and join us for a traditional Christmas like no other!

Sign up to our mailing list for early access: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/visit/visitor-information/e-newsletter

📷 Allan Harris

Image description: A brightly illuminated Christmas tree stands on a manicured lawn in front of Castle Howard, both glowing warmly against the dark night sky.

12/07/2026

Responses to Vanbrugh 📐

In the third and final film of our series exploring contemporary responses to Castle Howard’s architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, architect and curator Roz Barr reflects on the theatrical vision, dramatic use of scale, and masterful interplay of light and shadow that define his work.

Discover how these enduring qualities have shaped her curatorial approach to Staging the Baroque: Vanbrugh at Castle Howard, a major exhibition celebrating the extraordinary legacy of one of Britain's most imaginative creative minds.

Watch the full film on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0W8kcc1x2Os

Staging the Baroque: Vanbrugh at Castle Howard is included with House & Gardens admission. Open daily until 31st October.

Supported by Sothebys.

11/07/2026

Summer has arrived in the Walled Garden. ☀️

Bright boarders, fragrant planting and neatly clipped hedges create a truly special and peaceful part of the Castle Howard Estate.

📸Nick Howard

Image description:
An aerial view looking down at the Walled Garden of Castle Howard on a sunny day, featuring formal garden beds and geometric layout of manicured hedges. The historic façade and iconic dome of Castle Howard rises above the landscape in the background.

10/07/2026

Responses to Vanbrugh 📚

In the second film of our three-part series exploring contemporary artists’ responses to Castle Howard’s architect, Sir John Vanbrugh, acclaimed British artist and designer Es Devlin shares her reflections on the enduring influence of his work, and how his vision helped inspire her breathtaking installation, The Library of the Four Winds.

Watch the full film on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/m4KI13aGvCw

Open daily until 27th September.

The Library of the Four Winds is sponsored by Penhaligon’s

09/07/2026

Responses to Vanbrugh 🎨

Yorkshire artist Pippa Hale responds to architect Sir John Vanbrugh with Playshapes: Castle Constructors.

This a large-scale, hands-on installation is now open in Castle Howard’s historic Colonnade, for children, families and grown-ups to build and play together, inspired by Vanbrugh and his inspiring imagination.

Watch the full film on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/_WTL5cAxM0U
Playshapes is created by Pippa Hale and supplied by Timberplay.
Saturday 23rd May – Saturday 31st October

🎥 RO Pictures

08/07/2026

Looking for a unique gift or a creative day out?

Join us this Saturday at the Castle Howard Arboretum for the Artist & Maker Fair.

Browse a wonderful selection of work from talented local artists and makers, including:

💍handcrafted jewellery
🖼️prints
🎨paintings
🕯️candles and much more.

Included with Arboretum tickets. Castle Howard members attend free as part of their membership benefits.

No need to book – simply turn up on the day and enjoy a celebration of local creativity.

Event starts at 10am.

More information: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/DB/whats-on-view-4/artist-and-maker-fair-2

07/07/2026

Head Curator, Dr Chris Ridgway, talks through the important restoration process of these unique windows located on the fourth floor of Castle Howard.

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Castle Howard Estate
Malton
YO607DA

Telephone

01653 648333

Website

http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/

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