Castle Howard - Free Audio Guide

York, England, United Kingdom

Castle Howard, Mans Lane, Henderskelfe, York, North Yorkshire, England, YO60 7DA, United Kingdom


Castle Howard is a magnificent English country house located in York, with a history spanning over 300 years as the home of the Howard family. Commissioned by the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, Castle Howard reflects Baroque architectural elegance, conceived by John Vanbrugh, and enriched by decorations from Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini. The estate is renowned for its beautiful gardens and has served as a backdrop for various adaptations of Evelyn Waugh's "Brideshead Revisited." Visitors can enjoy the striking dome, landscaped gardens, and various historical features that represent the splendor of the English nobility.