A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard

A Dickens of a Christmas is the Christmas house experience at Castle Howard, near York. Dickens' novels staged room by room through the state rooms, “leaping off the page with projections, soundscapes, and theatrical surprises”.

What to expect:

• “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”
• Built by CLW Event Design and imitating the dog, who made the Wizard of Oz and Alice years
• 51 dates from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027; closed Christmas Day
• Timed arrival slots, booked in advance; the slot times differ from date to date, from 09:30 up to 18:30
• “From £24 (subject to a non-refundable booking fee)”
• “Includes access to the Gardens from first opening (either 9.30am or 10am)”
• “Universal Credit and Max Card tickets available on Yellow and Blue slots”