Press and Media

Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey
18 Mar 2012
Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey is going down a storm in the USA!
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Lady Almina book makes it into the New York Times bestseller lists!
30 Jan 2012
The 8th Countess's book: 'Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey' has just entered the New York Times bestseller lists for Non-Fiction Paperback at No. 20...
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Gardening the Downton Way
10 Jan 2012
“If the ITV Edwardian drama has you hooked, then the abbey’s gardens will captivate you too, writes Greg Loades.”
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Engelskt TV-slott som ruvar pa minnen fran Tutanchamons dagar
10 Jan 2012
“Det finns de som redan vid grinden förtrytsamt försäkrar att de minsann inte är här på grund av Downtown Abbey. Nej, för vissa är det bara den egyptiska utställningen som gäller.”
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The Real Downton Abbey
03 Jan 2012
“We take a look behind the scenes of the scandals, costumes and drama and discover a vintage setting fit for royalty…Standing before the great oak staircase in the saloon at Highclere Castle in England, the majestic location for the period television drama Downton Abbey, is an enchanting Tenerani sculpture dating from around 1840.” Grazia Magazine, Australia
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Downton Abbey on ITV1
24 Dec 2011
Downton Abbey, the major new drama series from ITV was filmed on location here at Highclere Castle.
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Welcome to our humble home
23 Dec 2011
“Welcome to our humble home! For one couple, sitting down to Downton Abbey is just like watching a home video…” Womans Day, Australia
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Time USA - Downton Abbey
22 Dec 2011
“Quiet on the Set! What it’s like to live at the real Downton Abbey…As the Countess of Highclere Castle, the grand home that is also the set of the lavish Edwardian drama Downton Abbey, Fiona Carnarvon needs to demonstrate grace under fire.” Time Magazine
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The Real Downton
20 Dec 2011
“Lady Fiona, Countess of Carnarvon, says the story of her Highclere home inspired the TV series – so does she know what happens next?”
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The Real Downton Abbey, The Irish Times
19 Nov 2011
“Highclere Castle, setting of the blockbuster TV series Downton Abbey, is a short drive from London and very accessible for diehard fans, writes Sheila Ryan”
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The Real Downton Abbey From New Zealand
06 Oct 2011
It's elegant, impressive and stately - and, thanks to its television role, famous - but for Lady Carnarvon it's both her home and her business.
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