| Andrew Triggs, 40, From London, wrote: |
| The Castle Howard web site is www.castlehoward.co.uk
and the Hudsons guide referred to in the previous review (which has
execelent links to many castles in the UK) is www.hudsons.co.uk |
| Norman Hudson, 56, from UK, wrote: |
| Castle Howard is neither owned or run
by the National Trust - it remains one of the many great privately owned
historic houses. It is currently managed and lived in by the Hon Simon
Howard, son of the late Lord Howard. The continued private ownership of
such places keeps them alive and full of vitality. You will not find
here the dead hand of institutionalized museum type ossification.
Further information on historic houses ,castles and gardens in Britain
can be found in the definitive guide Hudsons Historic Houses and
Gardens. |
| John Howard, 30th Anniversary of my 42
year, from Chicago wrote: |
| I have the dubious honor of
being directly related to Sir Charles Howard, who built Castle Howard in
1699. I have wanted to visit the Castle for over 30 years when my Father
made the Howard Family link back to 1071 A.D. The Castle is magnificent, having been restored back to it's 17th - 18th
Century splendor. It is by far the best Castle to visit in England.
A 2 hour train ride from London to York. Spend at least one day in York
and visit the Minster, the largest Church in England, Walk the Norman
fortress walls that surround York. Enjoy excellent restaurants and
sites. We stayed at a wonderful Bed & Breakfast called 23 St Marys
Place. You don't have to be a Howard to enjoy this wonderful site. The
Rose gardens are in full bloom. Take the challenge. Go For It! Its an
experience you won't soon forget. John (12th Generation) Howard |
| Janine Mason, from Florida wrote: |
| Castle Howard is a huge estate now taken over by
the National Trust in England. The PBS series "Brideshead Revisited"
was filmed there. It is quite fantastic to walk through, the
grounds are spectacular. A wonderful day's adventure! There
is a gift shop and cafe right in the basement of the castle as well!! |
