Highclere Castle
The Castle and Gardens are now closed to the general public. Pre-booked tickets for our Summer Opening are now available. Click HERE to view our Summer Opening dates.
Highclere Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and also features as Downton Abbey, the hugely successful drama series with over 11 million viewers in the UK and now shown in over 100 countries around the world. From the pen of Oscar-winning ('Gosford Park') screenwriter, Julian Fellowes, now Lord Fellowes, it has an all star cast led by Dame Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Jim Carter, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton and many other leading actors and actresses.
Please Note
Welcome to our Online Gift Shop. Admission tickets for our 2013 Summer Opening ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Click here to enter and discover gifts and mementos for your friends and your own home from Highclere Castle, the film location for 'Downton Abbey'.
Lady Almina
Easter Egg Hunt
Downton Abbey
Gift Shop at Highclere Castle
Sometimes fact is more extraordinary than fiction!
Lady Carnarvon's book about Lady Almina is a must read for all Downton Abbey fans
Sunday 31st March 11am - 5pm, Easter Egg Hunt at Highclere Castle in support of Naomi House Childrens Hospice.
Highclere Castle is the film location for the hugely successful Downton Abbey, which has recently been nominated for four Golden Globes.
Discover gifts and mementos for your friends and your own home from Highclere Castle. The new online Gift Shop is now open.
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Highclere Castle & Gardens
- - About us
- - History of Highclere Castle
- - The State Rooms
- - Upstairs & Downstairs
- - Castle Gardens & Woodlands
- - The Park and the Follies
- - Lady Almina, the real Downton Abbey
- - Walks Within & Near the Estate
- - Educational Visits
Visiting Us
- - Egyptology Links
- - Local Information
- - Tourist Information
- - Where to Stay
- - Education & School Visits
- - Group Visits
- - Special Events
- - Opening Times and Prices 2013
- - Planning Your Visit
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- - Receptions and Engagement Parties
- - Corporate Events & Team Building
- - Private Dining and Private Tours
- - Weddings
- Egyptian Exhibition
- Downton Abbey
- Highclere Estate
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