A Very British Christmas: where is Castle Howard and can you visit Yorkshire stately home?
Castle Howard will star in a Christmas documentary on Channel 4 tonight 🎄🎅
- Channel 4 will be lifting the lid on Christmas at Castle Howard.
- The Yorkshire landmark is featured in a documentary series.
- But can you visit the stately home?
A stately home in Yorkshire is set to play a starring role in a TV Christmas special tonight.
Channel 4 is lifting the lid on how grand houses across the country celebrate the festive period and the latest episode focuses on Castle Howard. It is set to be broadcast on the box in just a matter of hours.
But can you visit the Grade I listed building this Christmas? Here’s all you need to know:
When is A Very British Christmas: Castle Howard on TV?
The latest episode of A Very British Christmas is set to be broadcast tonight (December 9) on Channel 4. It will begin at 8pm and last for around an hour, including adverts.
In the preview for the episode, via Radio Times, it reads: “The work of designers as they decorate the halls of Britain's biggest stately homes for Christmas. Here, Adrian Lillie, Charlotte Lloyd Webber and their leading team of crafters plan spectacular Wizard of Oz-themed installation at Castle Howard in Yorkshire, featuring an Emerald City, a Kansas prairie house, Dorothy, the Tinman, Scarecrow, four witches and a stunning 28-foot tree holding 3,000 baubles in many shades of green.”
Where is Castle Howard?
The Grade I listed home is one of Yorkshire’s grandest stately homes. It can be found about 15 miles north of York, so you could even squeeze in a trip to the Shambles and the historic city’s Christmas market.
Castle Howard is also located close to Malton. The full address is: Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA.
Can you visit Castle Howard at Christmas?
The stately home has been given a Wizard of Oz twist this festive period, which makes it the perfect day out for those who can’t get enough of Wicked! On its website, Castle Howard promises: “A Christmas like no other awaits, from Oz-tastic installations, special moments with Father Christmas, late-night tours, Christmas shopping, and delectable afternoon tea.”
It is open through to Christmas Eve, albeit with reduced hours on December 24. Castle Howard will be closed on Christmas Day, but reopens on Boxing Day.
See other magical Christmas days out you can enjoy in Yorkshire this year. Get in the festive spirit!