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February Half Term at Castle Howard

“Head to Castle Howard for a fantastic day out for all the family this February half term. Have fun at a place like no other, make memories and don’t forget to bring your furry friends along too.

Embark on adventure at Skelf Island Adventure Playground, look out for wildlife and complete our new activity sheet. Explore the great outdoors and get closer to nature as you wander through our Estate as the beautiful signs of spring begin to appear.

Our cafés and restaurants are the perfect place to refuel and our Boathouse Kitchen has a brand new menu, which has been created with more options for our younger visitors to enjoy.”

Tickets: Tickets to the grounds can be booked via the Castle Howard website.

More Autumnal Events at Castle Howard:

Halloween events

Explore our pumpkin patch at The Castle Howard Garden Centre and choose your perfect pumpkin! Get cosy at our Outdoor Adventure Cinema, with a frighteningly fun selection of Halloween classics for everyone. Embark on a spooky adventure at Skelf Island lead by the mischievous Castle Howard Skelves, try out an Outdoor Escape Room trail with puzzles to solve, and whizz around the Hay Bale Obstacle Course.

Autumnal Adventures

From a fungi foray, to otter spotting - we have the perfect autumnal adventures to explore the great outdoors at Castle Howard. Watch the colours of autumn creep in around the Estate. Take a stroll around Ray Wood, an enchanting woodland garden which holds an impressive collection of plants from around the globe.

Hedgerow Walks

Join the Sloemotion Team as they uncover some of Castle Howard’s Heritage Hedgerows. Enjoy a walking tour that lasts approximately 1.5 hours followed by a gin tasting session – the perfect way to spend an autumnal afternoon!