Castle Howard is a stately home located in North Yorkshire, England. 

 

It was built between the late 17th century to the early 18th century. The construction was initiated by Charles Howard, the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, and was designed by the architect Sir John Vanbrugh. However, Nicholas Hawksmoor took over the project after the death of Vanbrugh in early 1726. 

 

For over 300 years, the estate has remained in the Howard family, who hold the title of the Earls of Carlisle. Castle Howard is widely known for its grand architecture, vast art collection, and its extensive gardens. It stands as one of the most magnificent examples of English Baroque architecture and is a significant historical and cultural landmark in the United Kingdom. 

 

The house and gardens are open to the public, and because of its multiple appearances in various films and TV series, it has gained lots of fame. It was most notably used as the backdrop for the 1981 television adaptation of "Brideshead Revisited", a novel written by Evelyn Waugh.