Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard took over 100 years to build.

Castle Howard

It is the private home of the Howard family.

Castle Howard

Ten generations of Howards have lived continuously in the house ever since it was built by Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, at the beginning of the 18th century.

Castle Howard

The China Landing at the top of the first staircase houses 300 pieces of china!

Castle Howard

Lady Georgiana’s bedroom is filled with 19th century portraits of the Howard family…

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Moving on through to another bedroom and dressing room.

Castle Howard

The furniture in here is by the Georgian cabinet maker John Linnell.

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

^ If everyone had a desk like this we would all be writers with the best handwriting, I’m sure.

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

The crowning masterpiece at Castle Howard is The Great Hall.

Castle Howard

From the outside the dome provides a striking silhouette raising the roof to over 70 feet in the air. Inside, it creates a theatre of space.

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

In common with many large country houses, Castle Howard has a private chapel.

Castle Howard

The ceiling is based on Holbein’s designs for the Royal Chapel in St James’s Palace.

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

And the stained glass windows were designed by Edward Burne-Jones and executed by William Morris & Co in 1872.

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Summer in the UK means that we have to buy waterproof jackets. Luckily, I have a lovely one (now on sale!)

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Castle Howard is the best place to spend the day. Visiting information can be found on their website.

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