Castle Howard partner with York Pullman to offer direct travel to the historic Estate from York City Centre

Castle Howard and York Pullman are partnering up to offer direct transport from York City Centre over the summer period. Inclusive House, Gardens and Return Travel tickets provide a greener, car-free, convenient and comfortable option for visitors who either don’t have their own transport or are travelling to York by train.

The House, Gardens and Return Travel tickets will be available each Thursday and Sunday, from 25th July to 29th August. They include travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned Pullman’s coach which picks up from York Memorial Gardens, which is five minutes’ walk from York Rail Station, The Principal Hotel and The Grand Hotel. The coaches are wheelchair accessible.

The regular 81 bus service operated by East Yorkshire Buses, which travels between York Station, Castle Howard and Malton, doesn’t run on a Sunday. The service has been developed to help serve people who are making a trip over the weekend, who otherwise wouldn’t be able to reach the stately home using public transport.

Castle Howard’s Visitor Attraction Director, Abbigail Ollive, said: “We are delighted to offer this fantastic new option just in time for the summer holidays. We want to make it as easy as possible for people to visit us and provide a more environmentally friendly and convenient alternative for people who don’t have a car, or who are travelling to York by train. The tickets include return travel, and access to our iconic House and stunning Gardens. During the Summer visitors can also experience our contemporary sculpture exhibition by renowned artist Tony Cragg.”

Tom James, York Pullman’s Managing Director, said: “We at York Pullman are looking forward to working with Castle Howard to offer this new and exciting service.”

The new service runs each Thursday and Sunday, from 25th July to 29th August

10am pick up at York Memorial Gardens

3pm pick up at Castle Howard

Adult House, Gardens and Return Travel: £35

Child House, Gardens and Return Travel: £25