14 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas at Castle Howard

The great house dressed for Christmas on a different theme each year, with a giant tree in the Great Hall.

These dates are based on when this event usually takes place and have not been confirmed by the organiser for this year. Please check before travelling.
Christmas at Castle Howard
Photo: Raymond Knapman , CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Castle Howard's Christmas dressing has become one of the big winter draws in the north, with every state room decorated to a story or theme, a tree that reaches the dome, festive food and a light trail in the grounds on selected evenings. Book timed tickets well ahead for weekends.

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