The Top 5 Castles in Howardian Hills AONB

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 5 beautiful castles to choose from in Howardian Hills AONB. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Castle Howard

Temple of the Four Winds, Castle Howard

Crayke Village and Castle

Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)

View of Gilling Castle from The Avenue

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Castle Howard
Cycling Highlight
Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home that was built in 1699 by architect John Vanbrugh. The Baroque building has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. …
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Temple of the Four Winds, Castle Howard
Hiking Highlight
Building began at Castle Howard between 1699 and 1701, but construction was still going on when the architect John Vanbrugh died in 1726. In fact, the house still wasn’t complete …
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Crayke Village and Castle
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Crayke is a small village with a great vantage point over the Vale Of York. Climbing up here beings great views to the south and it a little taster of …
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Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)
Hiking Highlight
The original Gate House, with its famous pyramid, was built in 1719 by Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect who designed Castle Howard itself. Its flanking wings plus building were built …
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View of Gilling Castle from The Avenue
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From The Avenue, you have a great view of Gilling Castle at its end, but I am afraid there is no access to the grounds: get as close as you …
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