The Charles Dickens-themed event features more than 80 trees, 2,000m of lights and 30,000 baubles, with a team of more than 25 creatives and more than 50 volunteers installing the displays.
From the lamplit snowy streets of the grand staircase, rooms themed on Oliver Twist, a Christmas Carol and other classics by the author, visitors can also marvel at the iconic 26-ft Christmas tree and historical items including an original Victorian carriage on display inside the house for the first time.
The Dickens theme draws creative inspiration from the works of the great British novelist, bringing his beloved tales to life through installations, soundscapes and projections, with each room representing a Dickens story.
CLW Event Design and imitating the dog have created the displays.
Charlotte Lloyd Webber, artistic director at CLW Event Design, said: “It has been a pleasure to imagine the stories of Charles Dickens, the British writer most synonymous with Christmas, inside Castle Howard’s historic interior.
“We’ve had so much fun creating the world of Oliver Twist, Ebenezer Scrooge, and other beloved Dickens characters.
“Our teams have worked closely with the Castle Howard curators and are presenting collection items as part of the displays that haven’t been seen by visitors before – that’s very exciting for me, and will be a delight for visitors.”
A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard runs until January 3.
9. A Dickens of a Christmas at Castle Howard
An elaborate costume on show. Photo: Emma Atkins Photo: Emma Atkins