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. Set amongst extensive gardens and parkland, the castle is known as one of the great palaces of Europe and deservedly so.

You can visit the gardens from 10am - 5pm, or stop by at the tea rooms. The house is open from March until November. Tickets cost £19.95 per adult. Further information: castlehoward.co.uk

ChrisB

April 23, 2018

Cycling

Nice cafe for coffee and cake.

Bernie

January 10, 2020

Cycling

There's a small take-away coffee shop under the arch into the courtyard, there's also a proper cafe in the courtyard but I haven't been there yet. Usually just grab a quick coffee and granola bar or something.

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1. Castle Howard & Nunnington loop from Malton — Howardian Hills

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2. Castle Howard & Sheriff Hutton Castle loop from Easingwold — Howardian Hills

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3. National Byway (Malton Loop)

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Cycle the moderate 30.0-mile National Byway (Malton Loop) through the Howardian Hills, passing Castle Howard and Kirkham Priory Ruins.

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Location: Henderskelfe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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1. Castle Howard & Nunnington loop from Malton — Howardian Hills

2. Castle Howard & Sheriff Hutton Castle loop from Easingwold — Howardian Hills

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