The Arboretum Trust

Kew at Castle Howard

The arboretum is open to the public every day from the start of March to the end of November, from 10.00 am to 5.30pm (4.00 pm in November). Last admission 4.00 pm

Admission Prices
	Gift Aid	Standard
Adults	£5.50	£5.00
Children	£2.75	£2.50
Family (2+2 or 1+4)	£13.75	£12.50

The Gift Aid Admission includes a 10% voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions enable us to reclaim tax on the amount paid*. The donation and tax reclaimed increases our net receipts by 40% - a very significant boost to our funds.

Money raised from this scheme goes towards vital conservation and development projects. Please note that you will be asked to pay the Gift Aid Admission unless you request to pay the Standard Admission, but if you prefer to pay the Standard Admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.

*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for themself or for themself and members of their family.

For details of our Graded Membership Schemes please click here

Guided tours for groups (minimum 15 people, max 35) led by the Curator, Chief Arborist or an experienced guide, can be made by prior arrangement.

We have disabled parking adjacent to the visitor centre, with level access to the centre, cafe and toilets. Unfortunately the terrain in the arboretum is not suitable for wheelchair access but for people with limited mobility several electric buggies are available to hire free of charge every day. Normal admission charges apply to users. Please be aware we do not have any hoist facilities and our volunteer staff cannot perform ‘manual transfers' in lieu of this and that for health and safety reasons, the rider must be accompanied by an able bodied person. The buggies are provided by volunteer fundraising, so a donation. towards their upkeep, insurance and future provision would be very much appreciated. To avoid disappointment please book at least 48 hours in advance by contacting our centre manager on tel: 01653 648598 or email:

Dogs are very welcome. They are allowed to run free in most areas but must be kept under control. Also owners must clean up after their pets. Dogs should be kept away from the Outdoor class rooms, Bird Feeding Station and also the lakes and pond areas in order that they do not disturb the ground nesting birds.