Special Events
24 Hour Football Fundraiser, 4th February in Abingdon, Oxon
There is a 24 hour Charity Football Match being held in Abingdon (NOT AT THE CASTLE) in aid of 'The Stroke Association'. Kick-off at 6pm Venue: Soll Leisure, Tilsley Park, Dunmore Road, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 1PU To enter an 8-a-side team, contact Paul Brooke-Taylor on 07966 418748 or email: brooketaylor55@aol.com
Click here for a PDF.
Easter Sunday April 8th 2pm - Naomi House
Join us and the Easter Bunny on Easter Sunday, 8th April 2012, at 2pm, for a very special Egg Hunt around the Castle Grounds. To receive a letter from the Easter Bunny and to make sure he brings enough Easter eggs, please fill in the enquiry form with the number of children that are taking part.
You will also receive information about this great family day with timings for all the different activities and displays that will be taking part at Highclere Castle on Easter Sunday including the very popular Easter Bonnet.
Please wear suitable clothes for following a treasure trial around the woods and gardens and come and join us!
Naomi House help us to organise the Easter Egg Hunt at Highclere Castle.
April 29th - Run in aid of Parkinson's Disease
10 km run in aid of Parkinson’s Disease
http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/highclere
Parkinson's is a progressive neurological condition with no known cure. One person in every 500 has Parkinson's. That's about 120,000 people in the UK. Please see the web site link above for how to enter the run.
May 18th - The Army and Highclere Chapel
Support the Army and the Highclere Chapel at an exclusive talk with Lady Carnarvon and special guests in the Saloon at Highclere Castle. 10am for 10.30am, coffee and croissants. Ticket details to follow.
May 26th and 27th The Highclere Game and Country Fair
Now in its 16th year, the Highclere Game and Country Fair provides a fun and interesting showcase of country life. Whether you’re here to compete in the World’s most prestigious field sports competitions for the biggest prizes available, or just relax and enjoy the fabulous surroundings, there’s something to suit all tastes, whether it is world-class championship events in clay shooting, or watching gundogs, falconers or horses. There are over 100 retailers and if you are new to country sports, you will find expert tuition and advice on how to get involved in some of the most enjoyable and rewarding pastimes. It is also a great family day out, and offers something for everyone.
http://www.countrymanfairs.co.uk/highclere-game-and-country-fair
Saturday, 4th August 2012 - Battle Proms
A sell-out in 2011, the Battle Proms Concert and its fireworks display take place this year on Saturday, 4th August on the lawns directly in front of the Castle, affording wonderful views of this soaring pinnacled mansion and the surrounding countryside on the Berkshire and Hampshire borders.
‘Downton Abbey’, the major new drama series from ITV, is filmed on location at Highclere Castle and the Battle Proms provides a great opportunity to spend the evening at the venue of this highly successful production.
The Castle was the seat of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who in 1922 famously discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun with his colleague Howard Carter.
Provisional Dates - December 5th and 6th - Thames Valley Air Ambulance
Thames Valley Air Ambulance (Christmas Fair) which was a great success and is now in its sixth year. The provisional dates for next year are the 5th and 6th December 2012.
