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Castle Howard Arboretum
The Castle Howard Arboretum is 120 acres of peace and tranquility in the heart of North Yorkshire. Created in the 1970s, today it is home to over 7,000 trees from around the globe and a magnificent place to see trees, plants, flowers and wildlife.
About Castle Howard Arboretum
Discover 120 acres of stunning landscape filled with trees from temperate regions around the world, peaceful lakes, hidden woodland glades and wildflower meadows.
The Castle Howard Arboretum is home to one of the UK’s most successful Red Squirrel breeding programmes. Since the programme started in 2023, 15 kits have been born and have gone on to partner breeding programmes, and into the wild at suitable locations in Wales.
Our internationally significant collection includes thousands of trees and shrubs from across the globe, offering year-round beauty and biodiversity.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the Arboretum, cafe and shop. There is an 11-acre off-lead area free to enter with your admission ticket, or for Members.
Castle Howard Arboretum is cared for by the Castle Howard Arboretum Trust, a registered charity dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing this remarkable tree collection for future generations. The Trust supports vital conservation work, horticultural expertise, education programmes and long-term sustainability projects.
Opening hours
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Monday
10:00 - 17:00
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Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
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Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
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Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
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Friday
10:00 - 17:00
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Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
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Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
VENUE FACILITIES & INFO
You can hire this venue for business meetings, events or a private celebration.
Nearby businesses
Castle Howard Arboretum Café
Relax at the Castle Howard Arboretum Café with delicious seasonal food Relax at the Castle Howard Arboretum Café with delicious seasonal food
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The Crown & Cushion
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Robin Hood Caravan Park
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