Covid-19 - You can now use buses and trains for leisure travel, but please check current advice before travelling.

Car-free offer: 50% off by bus or bike *

How to get toThe Yorkshire Arboretumcar-free

COVID-19 advice

The Arboretum is now open daily for visits pre-booked online.  

Please follow current advice about using public transport. Cyclists welcome – plan your route here.

Step-by-step directions

Please check current advice before travelling

There are direct trains to York from London and many other cities.

Train times and tickets

CastleLine bus runs direct from York to Castle Howard, for The Yorkshire Arboretum, taking one hour. Get off at The Obelisk, by the entrance to Castle Howard.

  • Bus times from:
    York, Station Avenue (Stop RM)

It's a 5-minute walk from the bus stop to the Arboretum.

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Coming from further afield, you can either take the train to York to catch the CastleLine bus (as above), or take the train or Coastliner bus to Malton and pick up the CastleLine bus or a taxi from there.

Train times and tickets

About The Yorkshire Arboretum

Open from March to November, the Yorkshire Arboretum offers 120 acres of peace and tranquillity on the historic Castle Howard estate. Nestled in a beautiful sheltered valley, you'll find a botanically diverse tree collection, wildflower meadows, sweeping vistas and native wildlife.

There are tree trails to follow and a programme of walks, talks and family activities. The Arboretum Café specialises in fresh home-cooked food made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Dogs are welcome on leads and there's a generous designated off-lead area too.

  • County: Yorkshire
  • Address: Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY
  • Refreshments: Cafe on site
  • * Car-free offer: 50% off entry when you show a CastleLine bus ticket or bike

Visit website

  • Family walking through The Yorkshire Arboretum

Plan your door-to-door journey

Please check current advice before travelling

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About The Yorkshire Arboretum

Open from March to November, the Yorkshire Arboretum offers 120 acres of peace and tranquillity on the historic Castle Howard estate. Nestled in a beautiful sheltered valley, you'll find a botanically diverse tree collection, wildflower meadows, sweeping vistas and native wildlife.

There are tree trails to follow and a programme of walks, talks and family activities. The Arboretum Café specialises in fresh home-cooked food made with locally-sourced ingredients.

Dogs are welcome on leads and there's a generous designated off-lead area too.

  • County: Yorkshire
  • Address: Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY
  • Refreshments: Cafe on site
  • * Car-free offer: 50% off entry when you show a CastleLine bus ticket or bike

Visit website

  • Family walking through The Yorkshire Arboretum
Bike routes

The Arboretum is 4.5 miles off National route 166. It’s a 1-hour cycle from Malton station – here’s the route. Enjoy 50% off entry when you arrive by bike.

Taxi numbers

A taxi from Malton station costs about £14, from Station Taxis 01653 696969 or Call A Car Ryedale 01653 699999.

Look out for the Good Journey Mark – where car-free visitors are welcome and enjoy a discount

Visit car-free in 2020!