Christmas at Castle Howard 2026

A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard

This Victorian extravaganza will leave you full to the brim with festive cheer! Charles Dickens’ classic novels are brought to life in grand Christmas style, leaping off the page with projections, soundscapes, and theatrical surprises.

As the cold nights draw in, warm your hands and hearts by the grand roaring fire and encounter familiar faces from Dickens' most treasured novels, including Ebenezer Scrooge and a ghost or two. Rich in nostalgia, storytelling and Christmas spirit, it's an immersive journey that celebrates Christmas magic.

Following the award-winning success of Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Alice's Christmas Wonderland, CLW Event Design and Imitating the Dog return to bring this joyful experience to life.

Our Christmas Marquee returns with lovely food options, and a gift emporium as in previous years.

Package includes:

Luxury coach travel
Services of an experienced tour driver
Admission includes access to the House for A Dickens of a Christmas

Itinerary

Morning pickup from your local area as we journey to Castle Howard. On arrival, you will have free time to explore the magnificent house, gardens and grounds at your leisure. When visiting the House, passengers are required to arrive at the House entrance at their designated admission time. Please note that if you do not arrive at the allocated time, admission later in the day cannot be guaranteed. After your visit, rejoin the coach at the agreed departure point and time for the return journey home.

Highlights Inside & Out, A stunning 25-foot Christmas tree in the Grand Hall adorned with thousands of decorations.

Bettys popup shop offers iconic Yorkshire treats and Alice-themed fondant fancies.

Decorated gardens and grounds, with sparkling trees along the driveway and marshmallow toasting at outdoor braziers, plus seasonal Food Marquee and Farm Shop produce & hampers.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aspatria 1	Bus Stop outside Library Car Park Market Square, Aspatria CA7 3HB
Bigrigg	Bus Stop Opposite The Old Captains House Springfield Road, Bigrigg CA22 2TT
Carlisle / Lowther Street	In front of Club Britannia Carlisle CA3 8EJ
Carlisle / Wigton Road 2	Bus Stop Outside Horse & Farrier Inn, Wigton Road Carlisle CA2 7EZ
Cockermouth, Aldi	Aldi Cockermouth, Low Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 4HH
Egremont	Market Place bus stop, opposite Heron Foods, Egremont CA22 2AA
Flimby, Railway Station	Bus Stop outside Railway Station Flimby, CA15 8QN
Harrington GallopingHorse	Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road High Harrington, Workington CA14 4NQ
Keswick	Booth's Store, Bus Station Tithebarn Street, Keswick CA12 5EA
Maryport, Curzon Street	B&M Store, Curzon Street Maryport CA15 6DA
Penrith	Castle Gates bus stop / opposite Penrith Train Sta Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7JQ
Thursby	Bus Stop, Village Green Thursby, CA5 6PE
Whitehaven	Bus Stop on Lowther Street (by Wilkinsons) Whitehaven, CA28 7DG
Wigton	Bus Station, King Street Wigton CA7 9EP
Wigton Depot	Reays Coaches Depot, Strawberry Fields, Syke Park Wigton CA7 9NE
Workington, Jane Street	Bus Stop Jane Street Workington Jane Street