Castle Howard
Overview
"Generations of the Howard family have welcomed visitors to Castle Howard, one of the great palaces of Europe, for over 300 years and today we extend this warm welcome to you."
Contact details
Castle Howard York Yorkshire and the Humber YO60 7DA United Kingdom
https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/visit-us/visitor-information/accessibility
Access Card notes
Access Cards with '+1' symbol accepted as proof for a free essential companion ticket.
Access guidance
- Wheelchair users (under 225kg) are able to use our House stair lift which takes visitors to the main floor of the House and to the majority of the rooms. Electric wheelchair / scooter users will need to transfer into a manual wheelchair to use the House stair lift and we have plenty of manual wheelchairs which can be borrowed if required. We regret that access to the High South and Chapel is restricted, information on these areas is available to view in portfolios from within the House.
- We offer free transport from the Courtyard Ticket Office to the House and Boathouse Café & Adventure Playground during our regular House Opening Period. The Kelly Car can accommodate wheelchairs and pushchairs and our driver will assist visitors getting on and off the vehicle. Please note that the Kelly Car is currently not operational due to the COVID-19 Outbreak.
- There are adapted toilets in the Stable Courtyard, in the House and at the Boathouse Café.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in the House, grounds, Shops and Cafés
- Access Cards with +1 accepted as proof for a free companion ticket.
- A large print version of this information can be downloaded in advance or is available from the House Entrance Ticket Office; as are Braille information sheets.
- A hearing loop is located in the Ticket Office.