 Castle
Howard is a beautiful 18th century palace
sitting in 1,000 acres of gardens. It
is well known for its towering dome, the first of its kind on a
private House in Britain. Castle Howard's interiors are dramatic and
intimate, from the grandeur of the Great Hall, with the Pellegrini
frescos under the dome, to the vivid Turquoise Drawing Room.
You can explore Castle Howard at your own pace, and discover
beautiful bedrooms, the grandeur of the Long Gallery and the ornate
Chapel...friendly guides are located throughout the House, ready
to tell stories of the house, family and collections.
Once you've visited the House, explore 1,000 acres of beautiful,
diverse gardens. The Gardens have something to suit everyone, from
the formal Walled Garden, which contains the Rose Gardens and
Ornamental Vegetable Garden, to the winding paths of Ray Wood.
Castle Howard's gardens are well known for the dramatic South
Parterre, with the gigantic Atlas Fountain. Discover the statues
scattered throughout the grounds, and the Temple of the Four Winds
and the lost Temple of Venus.
Location:
Castle Howard is located just 15 miles
north east of York, just off the A64 in the direction of Malton and
Scarborough
 Harewood House home to the Queen's
cousin, the Earl of Harewood, provides a wonderful day out for all
the family. The House, with its outstanding art collections,
splendid State Rooms and fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition, is
set in spectacular grounds, which include formal gardens and gentle
woodland walks. A visit to Harewood offers the opportunity to marvel
at the collections in the House, explore the Gardens and Bird
Garden, take a boat trip across the lake, (subject to availability),
while youngsters can enjoy the challenge and excitement of the
Adventure Playground The garden landscape at Harewood has been
intimately bound to the House from its beginning.
Location: 7miles north of Leeds on the A61
 Ripley
Castle
The castle and gardens are open to the public all year round and
make a really interesting and entertaining day out. There is ample
free parking in the very pleasant car park at the southern edge of
the village, and from there it is a very short walk through the
market square to the castle entrance, which can be found in the
Castle Gift Shop. Toilet facilities (including disabled and baby
changing) are available at the car park and at the Gift Shop on
arrival.
Guided tours start at the Castle Front doors on the hour from
11.00am to 3.00pm and take approximately 1hr 15mins to circulate the
seven rooms that are on display No visit to Ripley Castle would be
complete without a stroll around the walled gardens, park and
grounds
Location: Ripley. 2m
from Harrogate on the Ripon road.
 Bolton
Castle A mediaeval fortress in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope. Bolton has never been sold and
remains in the private ownership of Lord Bolton. One of its most
famous prisoners was Mary Queen of Scots who was imprisoned there
for six months. It is open daily throughout the year to visitors.
Featured also in our
Wensleydale page.
Location: 6m west of
Leyburn just off the A684
Middleham Castle - English Heritage
Middleham Castle was the childhood and
favourite home of Richard III and was a fortress of the mighty Neville
family. After Neville was killed in 1471 Richard
married Anne Neville and made the castle his own seat. Around
the 12thcentury they progressively constructed three
ranges of luxurious chambers and lodgings, turning the castle into a
fortified palace by the mid-15th century. Though roofless, many of
these buildings survive, making Middleham a fascinating castle to
explore. Here Richard spent part of his youth, in the guardianship
of ‘Warwick the Kingmaker’. An exhibition about notable
personalities from the castle’s past includes a replica of the
beautiful Middleham Jewel, a 15th-century pendant decorated with a
large sapphire found near the castle. See also
Middleham Castle in Wensleydale.
Location: Middleham
 Richmond Castle - English Heritage
Breathtakingly sited on a rocky promontory
above the River Swale, the great castle of Richmond is among the
oldest Norman stone fortresses in Britain, begun in the decades
after the Conquest. The towering keep, over 30 metres (100 feet)
high and remarkably complete within, was added during the reign of
Henry II in the 1170s: its roof provides splendid views over the
clustered houses of the pretty market town. Traditionally King
Arthur lies sleeping in a cavern beneath the castle: more certainly,
conscientious objectors were imprisoned in the keep during World War
I. Their story is told in an interactive display exploring
Richmond’s nine centuries of development, and woven into the
contemporary Cockpit Garden. Created to reflect the castle’s history
and architecture, this tranquil haven of topiary, grasses and
herbaceous borders has superb vistas over the river Swale
Location: Richmond
Burton Agnes
Hall
Burton Agnes Hall is an exquisite Elizabethan house filled with
treasures including art, furniture and porcelain collected by our
family over five centuries. Lawns and topiary bushes surround the
Hall and an award winning walled garden contains a maze, giant
games, a jungle garden and more than four thousand plant species. We
hope you will also enjoy:
Woodland walks
Children's playground with guinea pigs A gift shop and garden shop
The Impressionists' Café
Ice cream parlour
The Farmers Food Store selling delicious local produce
The Red Bus Gallery, presenting works by local artists in a London
RouteMaster bus.
Location:
On the A614 York to
Bridlington road, mid-way between Driffield and Bridlington. There
are regular bus services from Bridlington (6 miles), Hull (25 miles)
and York (35 miles).
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