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Easter Holidays at Castle Howard

Enjoy a fantastic family day out during the Easter holidays at Castle Howard. Take part in the Walled Garden Easter Trail for children, celebrate the turn of the seasons in the Gardens, meet baby lambs at Skelf Island, and indulge in seasonal delights and Easter treats in our cafes and shops.

Plus, the House reopens on 18th April revealing the magnificent restored and transformed interior.

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What's on at Castle Howard this Easter

A fox cutout stands beside Easter Trail materials spread across the grass.
Walled Garden Easter Trail, 5th – 27th April
Sat 05 Apr 2025 - Sun 27 Apr 2025
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Included with Both House & Garden and Garden Ticket
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A group of sheep and lambs stand together.
Meet the lambs, 19th – 21st April
Sat 19 Apr 2025 - Mon 21 Apr 2025
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Easter Fun at Skelf Island
The perfect place for young explorers to let off steam, Skelf Island Adventure Playground is open every day. Navigate rope bridges, whizz down slides, discover ingenious treetop nests and don't forget the zip wire.
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Visit the House, from 18th April
A photo of the Great Hall fresco
Castle Howard has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. When you visit the House, explore its extraordinary architecture and stunning interiors, including the Great Hall, which rises 70 feet into the air, and the newly renovated Tapestry Drawing Room, restored as part of a major renovation of its historic interiors.
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Spring at Castle Howard
A close-up of daffodils, with a blurred Castle Howard in the background.
Celebrate the turn of the seasons and spot spring flowers in the Gardens, new life on the lakes, and the woodlands start to blossom and bloom.
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Delightful Easter treats in the Farm Shop

From decadent chocolate eggs to delicate home and tableware, the Farm Shop is full of essential Easter treats and gifts. 

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift or a seasonal treat to enjoy, you'll find something truly special to celebrate the season.