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POSTPONED: Brideshead Festival, Castle Howard, June 2020

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EVENT POSTPONED owing to Coronavirus: Ahead of the House reopening on 21 March 2020, Castle Howard have recently announced this new and exciting event which will mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of Evelyn Waugh’s seminal novel. The story was filmed at Castle Howard for the 1981 TV series and the subsequent feature film in 2008. The Brideshead Festival will be held from 26 to 28 June 2020 and will bring together the worlds of literature, film, TV and heritage. There will be a vibrant mix of speakers and performers, as well as a host of other associated activities.

For more information and to book go to the Castle Howard website here: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/DB/whats-on-view-4/the-brideshead-festival-75-years-of-print-and-screen

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Castle Howard Christmas Masquerade

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Continuing until 5 January 2020 at Castle Howard

For “A Christmas Masquerade” the House is stunningly decked out in Venetian Carnival style. As you progress through the rooms you may encounter members of the Commedia dell’Arte troupe there to entertain you. The magical immersive experience culminates in the Long Gallery, which is spectacularly adorned as the Grand Canal.

Don’t forget to visit the chapel, which has been dressed by children from Slingsby School working with Castle Howard’s charity of the year, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

There will be twilight opening on Saturdays 14 and 21 December.

For more info and a 10% booking discount, see the Castle Howard website HERE

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Countryfile Ramble for Children in Need at Castle Howard, Sunday 13th October

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Sunday 13th October 2019, 11am, Castle Howard

We start at 11am at Castle Howard car park. A family walk of 3.5 miles. All dogs must be on leads. We walk through the estate and then on public footpaths. Could be muddy so come prepared. Any donations to Children in Need welcome www.justgiving.com/Ryedaleramble. Any questions email [email protected] Do come along and enjoy the fun and fresh air. It’s free!

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Autumn Harvest & Flower Festival, Castle Howard

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Thursday 26 Sep – Sunday 29 September 2019 , Castle Howard

Running till Sunday, this Festival provides a fun day out for all the family. Enjoy stunning installations inside the House using seasonal flowers and produce before exploring the many games and activities being hosted outside in the gardens. Vintage tractor display, hay bale maze, a trail of beautiful willow sculptures, and more.

Find out about Yorkshire’s incredible wildlife with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the charity which Castle Howard have recently chosen to kick off their new Charity of the Year scheme.

Full details of the Festival on the Castle Howard website here:

https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/DB/whats-on-view/autumn-harvest-and-flower-festival

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BBC Countryfile Live

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Castle Howard, Thursday 15th – Sunday 18th August

This event is expected to be very popular. Along with the opportunity to meet the presenters on the main stage, there will be a number of dedicated areas offering a wide range of countryside-related activities.

Please note that traffic diversions are in place. It is expected that the Castle Howard road will not be passable from Slingsby as the two arches will be one-way only (for vehicles approaching from the A64). Exit diversions encourage traffic to use other than the obvious routes to York and Scarborough, so be prepared for longer journey times generally.

Carparks open at 7am and, since visitors are being advised to arrive early, locals going to work (e.g via the A64) will wish to plan an alternative route. Similarly, those visiting Slingsby (e.g. for a meal at the Grapes Inn) will need to allow extra time.

For full details of BBC Countryfile Live at Castle Howard, and to book discounted tickets (until midnight today, Wednesday) go to: https://www.countryfilelive.com/castle-howard