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Bridgerton-Themed Castle Howard: Private Day Trip from York

York, Englandby Travel Curious

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Castle Howard is a place and palace like no other where for over 300 years the Howard family have been welcoming visitors. In just one visit you'll see a palace, a town, a fortified city, temples, magnificent woods, hills, valleys and a mausoleum. Heading out of York, you'll take in breathtaking views of York Minster as you head into the Vale of York. You'll then be driven through the charming villages of Sutton on Forest and Stililngton both mentioned in William the Conquerer’s Domesday Book after which the imposing York Minster comes into view. After driving through the Howardian Hills and former Castle Howard estate village of Bulmer you'll arrive at Castle Howard where you'll have the chance to stop for a coffee and browse the estate's shops. This will be followed by a private tour of the house and formal gardens before you're left to have lunch and explore on your own.

What's included

  • Private Driver guide, a local Yorkshire resident and Bridgerton enthusiast.
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • All parking fees & taxes
  • Entrance tickets to Castle Howard & Gardens
  • Private car throughout the day, with pick-up and drop off at your hotel
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Headphones

Itinerary

  1. 1

    York Minster

    1 hour

    Enjoy sensational views of York Minster across the vale of York as you drive out of the city

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    1 hour

    Drive through Howardian Hills an area of outstanding natural beauty

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    1 hour

    Enjoy a guided tour of Castle Howard and formal gardens, which were used as Bridgerton's Clyvedon Castle - the Duke of Hastings’ family estate.

  4. 4

    Coneysthorpe

    2 hours

    Visit Coneysthorpe, where you'll enjoy magnificent views of Castle Howard across the lake.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    Pass by

    Enjoy breathtaking views across the North York Moors.

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    2 hours

    Visit picturesque, quaint villages, and pass by Newburgh Priory, which was founded in 1145.

Meeting and pickup

Hotel pick-up is available upon request. If we do not receive your hotel information, your guide will meet you in front of The Grand Hotel located at Station Rise, North Yorkshire, York YO1 6GD, United Kingdom.

Please ensure to meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel, 10 minutes prior to tour start time.

End point

Hotel pick-up is available upon request. If we do not receive your hotel information, your guide will meet you in front of The Grand Hotel located at Station Rise, North Yorkshire, York YO1 6GD, United Kingdom.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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