Castle Howard, Country house in Yorkshire, England.
Castle Howard is an English Baroque country house in Henderskelfe, Yorkshire, with a central dome and two balanced wings. The north facade shows Doric columns, while the south facade carries Corinthian order.
Construction began in 1699 under architect John Vanbrugh for the Earl of Carlisle and took over ten years for the main building. A fire in November 1940 destroyed large parts including the dome, before public opening in 1952 followed restoration.
The name comes from the Howard family, who has occupied and maintained the property for centuries. Inside the rooms today stand large porcelain collections from Sèvres and Meissen alongside Roman sculptures and paintings by Canaletto and Thomas Gainsborough.
The estate opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00 during high season, while in low season the house, shop, and Fitzroy restaurant remain closed. The gardens offer wide paths suitable for wheelchairs, and some areas on the ground floor of the main building are also accessible.
The dome was originally crafted from wood and lead and had to be reconstructed with modern materials after the fire. Visitors today can enter rooms that were inaccessible for decades and only restored after extensive work.
Location: Henderskelfe
Inception: 1699
Architects: John Vanbrugh
Architectural style: English Baroque
Address: Castle Howard Road, York, YO60 7DA
Website: https://castlehoward.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.12139,-0.90583
Latest update: December 14, 2025 22:59
Atlas Fountain
138 mStatue of A Satyr with Dog and Grapes, Sometimes Identified as Bacchus, and Pedestal
123 mStatue of Farnese Hercules and Pedestal
247 mStatue of Silenus with the Infant Bacchus and Pedestal Approximately 75 Metres North East of Atlas Fountain
93 mVase And Pedestal Approximately 100 Metres North East Of Atlas Fountain
71 mVase And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres East Of Atlas Fountain
132 mWalled Garden Gate Piers To Central North South Lane
284 mGate Piers, Walls, Gates And Railings To Entrance Of Ray Wood
145 mWalled Garden Statue Of Venus De Medici And Pedestal
157 mThe Boar Garden Urn And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres North East Of Statue Of Wild Boar
87 mKylix And Pedestal Approximately 65 Metres North East Of Atlas Fountain
88 mStatue of Apollo Belvedre and Pedestal Approximately 90 Metres South East of Atlas Fountain
225 mMedici Vase And Pedestal
262 mWalled Garden Gardener's Cottage
248 mThe Boar Garden Statue Of Wild Boar And Pedestal
102 mKylix And Pedestal Approximately 60 Metres North West Of Atlas Fountain
92 mVase And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres West Of Atlas Fountain
134 mVase And Pedestal Approximately 60 Metres East North East Of Atlas Fountain
121 mStatue of Faun with A Kid and Pedestal Approximately 75 Metres North West of Atlas Fountain
104 mWalled Garden Sundial Pedestal
197 mThe Boar Garden Vase And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres South West Of Statue Of Wild Boar
123 mThe Boar Garden Urn And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres South East Of Statue Of Wild Boar
78 mStatue of Shepherd Boy and Pedestal
154 mPedestal Approximately 90 Metres South Of Atlas Fountain
226 mThe Boar Garden Carved Fruit Basket And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres North Of Statue Of Wild Boar
112 mPlant Container Approximately 90 Metres North North West Of Atlas Fountain
64 mThe Boar Garden Castle Howard Vase And Pedestal Approximately 30 Metres North West Of Statue Of Wild Boar
130 mWork of art
231 mVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes