Christmas at Castle Howard
Tumble down the rabbit hole into a Christmassy wonderland. Alice is planning a huge Christmas party, and she invites you to follow the White Rabbit through Castle Howard's grand halls and regal rooms with each twist and turn revealing fanciful festive surprises.
Complete your experience with an elegant Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea, hosted by the Hatter themselves during certain sittings, select special mementos from the Bauble Emporium, toast giant marshmallows by the Christmas Tree, and stock up on delicious seasonal essentials from our Farm Shop and Garden Centre.
New for 2024: discover The Chess Club, a secret dining room for grown-ups only, serving Wonderland-themed cocktails and sharing platters, and visit the Bettys pop-up shop in the Courtyard with much-loved treats including the famous Fat Rascals, and a bespoke Alice-themed fancy.
We encourage you to read our Frequently Asked Questions section before you make your booking, to best help you decide how to plan your day. We're looking forward to welcoming you this Christmas.
With thanks to our Access Partners LNER.
We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. This will save you money at the Ticket Office, and any disappointment if we are sold out on the day of your arrival. See walk-up prices here.
Dining Experience Dates
Add on a dining experience to your admission tickets. Here is when they are available.
How do I book?
All dining experiences are available to book after you have selected your admission ticket. Each dining experience must be booked on the same date as your admission ticket for either Alice's Christmas Wonderland, Father Christmas in the Castle, Santa's Grotto at the Boathouse, Gardens Tickets, or the Meet the Designers Tour.
Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea
Take a seat at the most elegant of tea parties! Our sumptuous festive Afternoon Tea includes delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and intricate miniature cakes, served with a selection of tea and coffee in Castle Howard's Grecian Hall - the perfect Christmas treat.
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Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea hosted by the Hatter
Take a seat at the most elegant of tea parties, hosted by the Mad Hatter! This sumptuous festive Afternoon Tea includes delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and intricate miniature cakes, served with a selection of tea and coffee in Castle Howard's bespoke Tea Party space, The Chess Club. Your Afternoon Tea sitting will feature special appearances by the Hatter themselves, bringing joyful surprises to the festive occasion!
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The Chess Club
New for 2024: discover The Chess Club, a secret dining room for grown-ups only, serving Wonderland-themed cocktails and sharing platters.
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