Castle Howard is one of Britain's great historic houses and home to the Howard family for over 300 years. This magnificent 18th century residence is set within 8,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howardian Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of North Yorkshire and close to the busy City of York and the market town of Malton.  It is a major tourist destination attracting over 250,000 visitors a year.