Castle Howard House and Gardens Visit With Picnic Afternoon Tea for Two and Enjoy Woodland Walks, Follies, Temples, Lakes and Fountains | Virgin Experience Days Enjoy an Unforgettable day out With This Castle Howard House and Gardens Visit With Picnic Afternoon Tea for Two. A Stately Home in North Yorkshire, Castle Howard is set in the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Private Residence has Been the Home of Carlisle Branch of the Howard Family for More Than 300 Years. You can Expect Dramatic Interiors and World-renowned art Collections Inside the House, Whilst the Gardens Offer Extensive Woodland Walks, Follies, Temples, Lakes and Fountains. After Exploring, Bring a Blanket and Settle Down for a Carefully Crafted Picnic Afternoon tea in the Grounds. Enjoy Dainty Sandwiches and Hand-baked Scones Created by Castle Howard's Expert Chefs, Clotted Cream and Strawberry Conserve, Cakes Created in Malton by Master Pâtissier Florian Poirot, and Iced Tea. Virgin Experience Days