Castle Howard
North Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Castle Howard Estate
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY
Castle Howard is a Baroque stately home best known to many visitors as the filming location for Brideshead Revisited and, more recently, Bridgerton, its grand facade and grounds lending themselves readily to the screen. The estate also offers overnight stays for visitors wanting more than a day trip.
Worth the trip
The Baroque architecture itself, instantly recognisable from its screen appearances in Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton.
Before you go
It's one of the few houses in this area offering overnight stays on the estate, so it's worth checking accommodation options in advance if you want to extend your visit beyond a day trip.
Baroque house, filming location for Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton
Common questions about Castle Howard
Where is Castle Howard?
Castle Howard is in North Yorkshire, England, at Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY.
Do you need a ticket to visit Castle Howard?
Yes - Castle Howard is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Castle Howard Estate. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Castle Howard?
Yes - Castle Howard offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the house itself or within its grounds. See the Houses You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Castle Howard?
The Baroque architecture itself, instantly recognisable from its screen appearances in Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton.
Is Castle Howard a ruin or still intact?
Castle Howard is largely intact - Baroque house, filming location for Brideshead Revisited and Bridgerton.
