Castle Howard

Castle Howard is widely regarded of Britain’s finest historic houses for over 300 years by the Howard family. What makes the Castle Howard special is that it is very much a family home. It is located in North Yorkshire, 24km north of York. Castle Howard is not a true castle but an English country house constructed on the grounds of a former military castle. The construction of Castle Howard bean back in 1699 and it took over 100 years to complete the construction. The place has a glorious display of gardens and flowers. Behind the castle there is a large formal garden and make sure to keep an eye out for Temple of the four winds and the Atlas Fountain designed by John Thomas. It is a popular film location and it has been used in music videos and it is also a Grade 1 listed structure.