Explore Highclere Castle Discover how long people have lived here, learn about the landscape surrounding the Castle, find out about the works of art, unearth the story of the 5th Earl and the …

Highclere's Gardens Records show the gardens were first developed here during the 13th century. Today you are welcome to explore the original Monk's Garden, the Secret Garden, the White Border, …

Highclere offers different tours throughout the year, which reflect the seasons, the history and of course Downton Abbey. Most of our tours require you to pre-book, so do check before travelling!

Tickets and What's On We are delighted to offer a variety of tours throughout the year. Please do pre-book. There are two periods of general admission; Easter Holidays, and Summer Holidays. During …

Highclere Castle lies to the west of London, not far from the M4 and Newbury. Oxford and Birmingham are to the north, Winchester and Southampton to the south. Please do not use a “sat nav” when …

Of all the much-love fictional characters the Castle plays its starring role beautifully - even if we are all slightly biased! the first Downton Abbey television series was filmed in 2010 at Highclere Castle and …

At Home at Highclere with the Carnarvons Lord and Lady Carnarvon are both deeply involved with the Castle and the Estate. Lord Carnarvon's passion for the land, the farm and sustainability drives …

The Highclere Estate The boundaries of Highclere Castle Estate were marked out in Anglo Saxon times when the Estate was owned by the Bishops of Winchester. We've been farming here for centuries …

Where To Stay Highclere has two restored Lodges which make gloriously comfortable country escapes. London Lodge has one double bedroom as well as a sitting room, kitchen and bathroom, and is …

The Egyptian Exhibition Explore, Understand and fall in love with Archaeology. In November 1922 the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter stood outside a sealed door in the Valley of the Kings in …