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, Dan Stevens, Jim Carter, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton and many other leading actors and actresses.
The Castle is closed now until Easter 2012, but we look forward to welcoming you in April.
Sometimes fact is more extraordinary than fiction!
Lady Carnarvon's book about Lady Almina is a must read for all Downton Abbey fans
The Castle is closed now until Easter 2012, but we look forward to welcoming you in April.
Highclere Castle is the film location for the hugely successful Downton Abbey, which has recently been nominated for four Golden Globes.
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