Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire

One of the premier stately homes of England, Castle Howard is a baroque masterpiece, more palace than house and stands within extensive parkland and formal gardens, where peacocks roam. The setting is idyllic and makes the perfect setting for a picnic - but it is the house itself that draws the eye. There's a lot to keep children happy u2013 woodland walks, an adventure playground, boat trips on the lake, with family activities organised in the holidays. Gardens and adventure playground open daily from 10am but the house closes during winter, so check the website for up to date information. Shops, café, plant centre. Under 4s free.

We strongly recommend you ring Castle Howard before you set off on your family day out, to make sure they are open and to confirm admission prices. It may also be worth visiting the website for Castle Howard, www.castlehoward.co.uk, to see if there are any special events on the day for which you may have to book a ticket. Please also be aware that if Castle Howard hosts birthday parties, this may limit the access in the cafe/restaurant areas.

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