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To get to us easily via public transport please visit our Good Journey page.
Important information for coaches and wide vehicles
Coaches and wide vehicles travelling to Castle Howard from York will need to take alternative routes to avoid the narrow gateways measuring 2.6m x 3.43m (8’ 6” wide x 11’ 3” high).
A64 Eastbound: Go past the brown Castle Howard sign and continue into Malton. As you approach the town centre, just before the Talbot Hotel, take a sharp left into Castle Howard Road, signed Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe.
A64 Westbound: Exit the A64 at the Malton/Pickering roundabout. Take the left turn into Malton/Old Malton (ignore the brown sign directing you back onto the A64), and continue into the town centre. At the traffic lights go straight over, and after the Talbot Hotel turn right into Castle Howard Road, signed Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe.
By car
From the North - From the A1 take the A61 to Thirsk then the A170 to Helmsley. Before Helmsley turn right onto the B1257 and follow the brown signs. Please be aware this route includes Sutton Bank which is unsuitable for caravans. If you are towing, please continue down the A19 and follow the signs for the alternative route.
From the South - Take the A1M to Junction 44 and follow the A64 east to York. Continue on the A64 past York in the direction of Scarborough, and you will shortly pick up the brown signs for Castle Howard.
You can also take the scenic route, avoiding the A64 and taking in North Yorkshire countryside and villages.
We recommend Autohorn Fleet Services, who operate the Europcar Daily Vehicle Hire franchise next to York Railway Station for any vehicle hire needs. They have a vast range of cars, vans and minibuses available for daily hire and can be organised within an hour. Castle Howard visitors save 20% on their bookings by quoting discount code '526-81-833' online or by phone, contact them on 01904 557534.
Parking is free for those visiting our Courtyard, Garden Centre and the House and Gardens. There are occasions where parking charges are in place for certain events, but you will be advised this as part of the booking process. We have a hard-standing gravel car park and we also have a car park for Blue Badge holders.
By Bus
York to Castle Howard: A direct bus service, Route 81 runs from York to Castle Howard.
This service will not be running on 25th and 26th December, and 1st January 2025.
Service 81 - Saturday Diversions Saturday, 7th December to Saturday, 21st December Temporary Saturday Route Changes in York City Centre Effective Saturdays: 7th, 14th, and 21st December 2024 To improve service reliability during the busy festive season, North Riding Service 81 will operate a revised route in York City Centre on the next three Saturdays. These changes are intended to reduce delays caused by increased traffic. What’s Changing? York City Centre journeys will now start and end at York Stonebow on these Saturdays. How will this affect my route? Into York, after leaving Stonebow, buses will continue to Pavement, then turn left onto Piccadilly, left onto Merchantgate, right onto Walmgate, right onto St Deny's Road, right onto Piccadilly, then right onto Stonebow.
By Train
Malton is the nearest train station to Castle Howard and York is the closest major train station. Both stations have buses running directly to Castle Howard and taxis are also available from both stations:
Nearest Airports and Ferry Terminals
Our nearest airports are Leeds/Bradford and Newcastle as well as Manchester. Ferries from Europe dock nearby at Hull. All connect with York via bus or train, where you can continue you journey to Castle Howard.
Remember to check our opening times and prices and check timetables with individual operators before you travel as some journey details may change.
Day Trips
Visit Castle Howard using one of our tour operators, including Grand Yorkshire Tours and BOBH Day Trips from York - perfect if you're from further afield or staying in a York Hotel and don't have your own transport to get here.
Grand Yorkshire, a York-based tour operator, offers scheduled excursions to Castle Howard each week, picking up in York every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: 01904 332770 Email: info@grandyorkshire.com
BOBH Day Trips from York, offer bespoke day tours which can include a visit to Castle Howard. Telephone 01609 779933 / Email enquiries@bobholidays.com
Order bespoke chauffeur services and tours through Visit York Information Centre, 1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT Telephone: 01904 550099 Email: info@visityork.org Website: www.visityork.org/tours