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Castle Howard

A Grand Tour of England's Finest Country House
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An exclusive tour of a famous English historic house—featured in period dramas including Bridgerton and Brideshead Revisited—set on acres of beautiful parkland and gardens. The iconic architectural marvel Castle Howard is the epitome of English baroque magnificence. Nestled in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire, this... Read More
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An exclusive tour of a famous English historic house—featured in period dramas including Bridgerton and Brideshead Revisited—set on acres of beautiful parkland and gardens.

The iconic architectural marvel Castle Howard is the epitome of English baroque magnificence. Nestled in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire, this grand estate was commissioned by Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, and masterfully crafted by Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor in the early eighteenth century.

The residence's facades reveal Vanbrugh's signature flair for the dramatic, while inside, extravagant frescoes, intricately carved stonework, and antique furnishings tell the captivating story of centuries of aristocratic elegance. Recent renovations, undertaken by American designer Remy Renzullo, have rejuvenated the castle's bedrooms, merging history with contemporary opulence.

The domain's sprawling parkland features meticulously landscaped gardens, a tranquil lake, a monumental neoclassical mausoleum and pyramids, and the breathtaking Atlas fountain. This comprehensive monograph explores the history of Castle Howard, its architecture, its gardens, and the generations of the Howard family who have lived there for more than three hundred years.

Featuring previously unpublished archival documents, as well as photographs of the sumptuous interiors and art collections, this book is a celebration of this British national treasure, whose timeless beauty has captured the imagination of filmmakers for decades.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782080445865

Publisher: Editions Flammarion

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: France

Imprint: Flammarion

Illustration: HC w/inset photo and foil stamping; 300 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Photographs by Mattia Aquila
  • Photographs by Nicholas Howard

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 265.0mm

Height: 350.0mm

Weight: 3460g

Pages: 364

About the Author

Dr. Christopher Ridgway, curator at Castle Howard since 1984, has lectured extensively on the history of country houses. He coauthored The Irish Country House.

Mattia Aquila is an interior design and architecture photographer. His photographs have appeared in Venice: A Private Invitation (2022) and Pierre Frey: A Family Legacy of Passion and Creativity (2023).

Nicholas Howard manages Castle Howard with his wife Victoria.

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