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Howard Castle, United Kingdom

From series “The Most Elegant Buildings of Baroque Architecture”
Year: 1712.

Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire, England. It is a private residence of the Howard family for more than 300 years. The castle was built on the cusp of the 17th and 18th centuries under the order of earl Carlile. The building was finished in 1712, and until nowadays, it is the most magnificent Baroque building in Great Britain. The palace has a great park in the French style, not so far from the park complex has placed a wonderful arboretum.

Howard Castle, United Kingdom In 1940 the state home has suffered from the fire. Thanks to the help of skilful architects, it was rebuilt as soon as possible. Today the greatest country’s palace is open for visitors. It houses the unique collection of paintings that includes Michelangelo works. The palace is usually used for cultural meetings. The luckiest tourists can become guests at a Victorian tea-party.

The main part of the excursion is connected with a picturesque park, which is decorated with artificial lakes, fountains and old sculptures. During warmer months, the vacationists have a great opportunity to go by boat trips. In summer, on the territory of the park, you can find a cosy café. The arboretum has a number of rare plants. Originally it was built for academic researchers. Travellers, who plan to go there in winter, will see a lot of interesting things. On Christmas Eve you can see near the palace fairs and various entertainment events and charitable actions. Next - Church of the Holiest Saviour


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Useful staff nearby

ATM bankomat: 'Asda Malton Supermarket' located in 7 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Enterprise Rent-A-Car' is located in 17 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Total Butler' in 6.1 km
Supermarket: 'Morrisons' in 7 km
Parking: 'York City, Hallfield Road Carpark' in 20 km
Apotheek: 'Vetsonic UK Ltd' in 5.96 km
Police station: 'Malton Police Station' in 7 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Castle Howard Cafe' in 0.25 km
Railway station: 'Malton' in 7 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Durham Tees Valley Airport MME - in 55 km
 »  Leeds Bradford Airport LBA - in 56 km
 »  Humberside Airport HUY - in 70 km
 »  Robin Hood Airport DSA - in 71 km
 »  Sheffield City Airport SZD - in 86 km
 Cities nearby

Best hotels near Howard Castle

Lime Kiln House

Located in 1 km from Howard Castle
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Rooms: 2
The rooms at Lime Kiln have been refurbished in a way that maintains the character of the traditional Yorkshire stone property. The building and its … More: photo, rates and booking
Cresswell Arms

Located in 4 km from Howard Castle
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Rooms: 10
Rooms at the Cresswell Arms country inn have private bathrooms, TVs and DVD players. They also include digital radios, tea/coffee making facilities … More: photo, rates and booking
The Talbot Hotel

Located in 7 km from Howard Castle
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Rooms: 26
Roaring open fires and traditional cream teas in period style lounge rooms make for a classic country retreat. Guests can relax with a book in the … More: photo, rates and booking
Burythorpe House

Located in 8 km from Howard Castle
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Rooms: 13
Each room at Burythorpe House is individually designed, with traditional decor. The bedrooms all have a TV, and look out onto the picturesque gardens … More: photo, rates and booking

Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit

Mumbo Jumbo
11 km - Mumbo Jumbo
The British town of Malton has the popular theme park. Flamingo Land Park features one of the most difficult and scary rollercoasters of the world, Mumbo Jumbo. This ride is literally considered the coolest in the world because of a huge amount of sharp and abrupt …
York
21 km - York
York is one of the most outstanding cities in England from the historical point of view. Over two thousand years at the place of the modern city there was the Rome fortress "Eboracum". The capital of Northern England appeared there in 71-year A.D. About three million …
Pont de Sign
51 km - Pont de Sign
The site still a strange bridge is the British Tatton Park, whose guests can enjoy the numerous picturesque ponds located in the park territorium. One of them is the wonderful bridge of the monkeys. This wooden hanging bridge is characterized by being suspended on …
The Deep Aquarium
56 km - The Deep Aquarium
In England, travelers are invited to visit The Deep Aquarium located in a scenic area at the confluence of the rivers Humber and Hull. Opening of the oceanarium was held in 2002. Today, it is home to 3 000 marine species, including seven species of sharks. The total …
House Garden of Anne and Robin Strange
82 km - House Garden of Anne and Robin Strange
From the series 'Unique Living Houses'

Thanks to their amazing flower house, Anne and Robin Strange are true celebrities in the tiny village of Coniston Cold. More than 25 years in a row, the couple spends thousands of pounds every year on the arrangement of their green home. The family got many fans, and …
Church Of St Mary And All Saints
104 km - Church Of St Mary And All Saints
There is a religious monument in Chesterfield. Destruction may threaten it shortly. This is the Church of St. Mary and All Saints. It was built in the 13th century. The church is one of the largest Gothic churches in the region at present. The church building itself is …

Top destination around Howard Castle - York

York will delight travelers with children with a wide selection of water parks and entertainment centers, interesting museums and attractions. One of the most original amusement parks not only in the city, but in the country as a whole, is the York Maze. In this landscape park, tourists can enjoy a lot of entertainment. There are live labyrinths, which are especially popular among children, equipped playgrounds, as well as special picnic areas. Every year, the park hosts a lot of interesting recreational activities, organize team games and sports competitions. Suitable entertainment is available for children of any age.
A lot of impressions is guaranteed from visiting the park, Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite, which is also aimed at children of different ages. In this entertaining center there are indoor pavilions with playrooms for children of various ages, and on the adjoining territory, there is an equestrian center in which very lovely ponies live. In the warm season, the young visitors of the park will have the opportunity to play in the sandbox and on various playgrounds. There is also a small zoo with very friendly and harmless animals in the park.

With children of school age, it is worth looking into the theme park, Web Adventure Park. The choice of attractions in it is simply huge. The park is equipped with a lot of gymnastic equipment and obstacle courses, sports grounds, as well as playrooms for the youngest. In the center, there are interesting workshops for children. It will be interesting for fans of active entertainment, and fans of creativity to spend time here.
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