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.
You can now purchase Admission tickets for Highclere Castle. Click here to vist the online store..
Sometimes fact is more extraordinary than fiction!
Lady Carnarvon's book about Lady Almina is a must read for all Downton Abbey fans
Saturday, May 12th. A fun ride in aid of the Vine and Craven Hunt and Highclere and Crux Easton Churches. The course covers approximately 10 miles over outstanding countryside and this year takes you through the Park in front of Highclere Castle.
Highclere Castle is the film location for the hugely successful Downton Abbey, which has recently been nominated for four Golden Globes.
Friday, May 18th is a very special day at Highclere Castle. The Countess of Carnarvon and special guest Professor Simon Wessely, Director at the King's Centre for Military Health Research, give a unique and exclusive talk along with a private tour of the Castle, all in support of Combat Stress and Highclere Parish Church.