12 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard
The great house dressed for Christmas on a different theme each year, with a giant tree in the Great Hall.
21–24 Nov 2026
Photo: David Hillas , CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Father Christmas in the Castle
A festive family show with Father Christmas and friends, then a one-to-one visit for each family
Castle Howard's favourite family Christmas event: Father Christmas, WonderPhil and friends arrive from the North Pole with a Christmas show full of laughter, and afterwards each family has a moment with Father Christmas himself. Book early.
Other events coming up
13–15 Nov 2026
Cropton Beer Festival
A village beer festival with dozens of Yorkshire ales, live music and the brewery on the doorstep.
13–15 Nov 2026
Whitby Christmas Festival
Craft and food stalls, live music and children's entertainment on the Marina Front and around the town centre over a mid-November weekend.