Clients, guests and visitors to Highclere Castle have an excellent choice of local accommodation from 4* and 5* hotels with spas, to local pubs and comfortable bed and breakfasts.

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Hotels

Donnington Valley Hotel, Newbury
Donnington Valley Hotel, Old Oxford Road, Donnington, NEWBURY RG14 3AG. 4 Star Hotel with Golf Course, 111 ROOMS. Tel +44(0)1635 551199. Website: DONNINGTON VALLEY Email: general@donningtonvalley.co.uk 9 miles from the Castle.
The Vineyard, Stockcross, NEWBURY
The Vineyard, Stockcross, NEWBURY RG20 8JU. 5 Star, 49 ROOMS. Tel +44 (0)1635 528770. Website: The Vineyard . Email: general@the-vineyard.co.uk 8 miles from the Castle.

The Crab at Chieveley
The Crab at Chieveley. Wantage Road, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8UE. 12 ROOMS. Berkshire's best known Fish and Seafood Hotel and Restaurant. Take the A34 northbound from the M4 at junction 13 and take the first exit signposted to Chieveley. Tel +44(0)1635 247550, Fax +44(0)1635 247440. Website: The Crab at Chieveley . Email: info@crabatchieveley.com 13 miles from the Castle.
Carnarvon Arms Hotel, Burghclere
Carnarvon Arms Hotel. Winchester Road, Whitway, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9LE. Hotel minutes from the Castle Entrance, 12 ROOMS. Tel +44(0)1635 278222, Fax 01635 278444. Website: Carnarvon Arms . Email: info@carnarvonarms.com 0.5 mile from the Castle.
Marco Pierre White's Yew Tree Inn
Marco Pierre White's Yew Tree Inn, Hollington Cross, Andover Road, Highclere, Nr Newbury RG20 9SE. 6 ROOMS. Minutes from the Castle Entrance. Tel: 01635 253360, Fax: 01635 255035. Website: Yew Tree Inn . Email: info@theyewtree.net 4 miles from the Castle.
Esseborne Manor, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover
Esseborne Manor, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Andover, Hants SP11 0ER. Small country house Hotel, 20 ROOMS. Tel +44 (0)1264 736 444. Website: Esseborne Manor . Email: info@esseborne-manor.co.uk 7 miles from the Castle.
Hilton Pinchington Lane, NEWBURY
Hilton Newbury Centre, Pinchington Lane, NEWBURY RG14 7HL. National Hotel Group, 109 ROOMS. Tel: 01635 529000. Website: Hilton National Newbury . Email: reservations.newburycentre@hilton.com 7 miles from the Castle.
Ramada Hotel & Resort, Elcot Park, Elcot, NEWBURY
Ramada Hotel & Resort, Elcot Park, Elcot, NEWBURY RG20 8NJ. Resort & Country Club, 73 ROOMS. Tel +44(0) 1488 658100. Website: Ramada Hotel & Resort . Email: sales.elcotpark@ramadajarvis.co.uk 12 miles from the Castle.
Newbury Manor Hotel, London Road, NEWBURY
Newbury Manor Hotel, London Road, NEWBURY RG14 2BY. Hotel in Grade II Listed building, 33 ROOMS. Tel 01635 528838. Website: Newbury Manor Hotel . Email: enquiries@newbury-manor-hotel.co.uk 8 miles from the Castle.
Tylney Hall Hotel, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire
Tylney Hall Hotel, Rotherwick, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9AZ. Hotel in Grade II Listed building set in 66 acres. 112 ROOMS. Tel +44 (0)1256 764881. Website: Tylney Hall Hotel . Email: reservations@tylneyhall.co.uk 22 miles from the Castle.
Four Seasons Hotel, Dogmersfield, Hook, Hampshire
Dogmersfield Park, Chalky Lane, Dogmersfield, Hook, Hampshire, England RG27 8TD. 133 ROOMS. Tel +44 (1252) 853000. Website: Four Seasons Hotel . Email: Via website. 21 miles from the Castle.
Travelodge, Tothill Services, Burghclere
Travelodge, Tothill Services, Burghclere, NEWBURY RG20 9ED. Motel at A34 Tothill junction, 40 ROOMS. Tel 0871 984 6204. Website: Travelodge, Tothill Services . Email: Via website. 2 miles from the Castle.

Bed & Breakfast

Highclere Farm, Highclere, Nr Newbury
Highclere Farm, Highclere, Nr Newbury, RG20 9PY. 2 ROOMS. Tel 01635 255013/0777 4919443. Contact: Mrs Jo Walsh. Website: Highclere Farm . Email: E-Mail: jo@highclerefarm.wanadoo.co.uk 3 miles from the Castle.
The Chase Guest House
The Chase Guest House, Waterbourne, Wash Water, Newbury RG20 0LZ. Contact: Kathy Madden Website: The Chase Guest House . Email: E-Mail: chaseguesthouse@btconnect.com 3 miles from the Castle.
The Old Station, Spring Lane, Burghclere
The Old Station, Spring Lane, Burghclere. 2 ROOMS. Tel 01635-278560. Contact: Mrs. Saint. 2 miles from the Castle.
Tile Barn House, Woolton Hill
Tile Barn House, Woolton Hill, Newbury RG20 9UZ 2 ROOMS:1 double and 1 twin room. Tel 01635 254677. Contact: Mrs D Mitchell. Website: Tile Barn House . Email: diana@highclerevillage.com 3 miles from the Castle.
May Cottage, Harts Lane, Burghclere
May Cottage, Harts Lane, Burghclere 2 ROOMS:1 double and 1 twin room. Tel 01635 278305. Contact: Mrs J P Webber. 2 miles from the Castle.
Manor House, Crux Easton, Newbury
Manor House, Crux Easton, Newbury RG20 9QF 2 twin rooms. Tel 01635 254314. Contact: Mrs C O'Shaughnessy. Website: Manor House 5 miles from the Castle.
Alexander Farmhouse, Ashmansworth, Newbury
Alexander Farmhouse, Ashmansworth, Newbury RG20 9SW 1 double 1 family (no children under 9). Tel 01635 254585. Fax 01635 254304. Contact: Jackie. Website: Alexander Farmhouse 5 miles from the Castle.
White Cottage, Newtown
White Cottage, Newtown, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9AP. 3 ROOMS. Tel 01635 43097. Contact: Ellie Meiklejohn. Website: White Cottage 5 miles from the Castle.
Brook House, Dodds Farm, Burghclere
Brook House, Dodds Farm, Burghclere, Newbury RG20 9NF. 2 Rooms (1 ensuite). Tel 01635 278206, 07833 703 687. Contact: Mrs Sandra Whiting. Website: Brook House . Email: doddsfarm@waitrose.com 3 miles from the Castle.
Woodside Farm House, North Sydmonton, Newbury
Woodside Farm House, North Sydmonton, Newbury RG20 9AE . 2 rooms. Tel 01635 268333. Contact: Mrs C Miles. 4 miles from the Castle.
Laurel House, Andover Road, Newbury
Laurel House, 157 Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NB. 1 twin en-suite/1 double private bathroom. Tel 01635 35931. Contact: Mrs A. Dixon. 5 miles from the Castle.
The Furze Bush Inn
The Furze Bush Inn, Hatt Common, Ball Hill, Newbury RG20 0NQ. 12 rooms, 10 mins by car. Tel 01635 253228. Website: The Furze Bush Inn Email: info@furzebushinn.co.uk 4 miles from the Castle.

Pubs with accommodation

The Crab at Chieveley
The Crab at Chieveley. Wantage Road, Chieveley, Newbury, Berkshire RG20 8UE. 12 ROOMS. Berkshire's best known Fish and Seafood Hotel and Restaurant. Take the A34 northbound from the M4 at junction 13 and take the first exit signposted to Chieveley. Tel +44(0)1635 247550, Fax +44(0)1635 247440. Website: The Crab at Chieveley . Email: info@crabatchieveley.com 13 miles from the Castle.
Carnarvon Arms Hotel, Burghclere
Carnarvon Arms Hotel. Winchester Road, Whitway, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9LE. Hotel minutes from the Castle Entrance, 12 ROOMS. Tel +44(0)1635 278222, Fax 01635 278444. Website: Carnarvon Arms . Email: info@carnarvonarms.com 0.5 mile from the Castle.
Marco Pierre White's Yew Tree Inn
Marco Pierre White's Yew Tree Inn, Hollington Cross, Andover Road, Highclere, Nr Newbury RG20 9SE. 6 ROOMS. Minutes from the Castle Entrance. Tel: 01635 253360, Fax: 01635 255035. Website: Yew Tree Inn . Email: info@theyewtree.net 4 miles from the Castle.

Local towns & district councils

Newbury Town Council
Newbury Town Council, Town Hall, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire. RG14 5AA Telephone: (01635) 35486 Fax: (01635 40484) Website: Newbury Town Council . Email: towncouncil@newbury.gov.uk
West Berkshire Council
West Berkshire Council, Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire. RG14 5LD Telephone: (01635) 42400 Website: West Berkshire Council . Email: info@westberks.gov.uk
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Civic Offices, London Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4AH Telephone: (01256) 844844 Website: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council . Email: info@basingstoke.gov.uk
Hampshire Registration Service
Highclere Castle is licenced to hold civil ceremonies. Hampshire Registration Service is responsible for marriages held in Highclere Castle, which is an approved site for both marriages and civil partnerships.

If you would like to contact the Service directly, details can be obtained from: Tel: 0845 603 5637. Fax: 01256 350745
Website: Hampshire Registration Service

Winchester City Council
Winchester City Council, City Offices, Colebrook Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9LJ Tel: 01962 840 222 Website: Winchester City Council

Media - Radio/TV/Newspapers

Newbury Sound, West Berks
Newbury Sound, 42 Bone Lane, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5SD Tel: 01635 841600 Fax: 01635 841010 Website: Newbury Sound Email: studio@newburysound.co.uk
Andover Sound, North West Hampshire
Andover Sound, 3 Eastgate House Andover Hampshire SP10 1EP Tel: 01264 336000 Fax: 01635 366888 Website: Andover Sound Email: studio@andoversound.com
Heart FM, Reading
Heart, The Chase, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7RB Tel: 0118 945 4400 Website: Heart FM, Reading Email: via website
Kestrel FM, North Hampshire
Kestrel FM, Suite 2 Paddington House, Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7LJ Tel: 01256 694000 Website: Kestrel FM Email: info@kestrelfm.com
BBC Local Radio, Berkshire
BBC Berkshire Website, P.O Box 104.4, Reading, RG4 8FH Tel: 0118 946 4200 Website: BBC Berkshire Email: berkshire.online@bbc.co.uk
Newbury Today
Newbury Today, Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, RG14 2DW Tel: :(01635) 564601 Website: Newbury Today Email: ben.johnson@newburynews.co.uk

Local attractions

Newbury Racecourse
Newbury Racecourse plc, The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 7NZ Tel: 01635 40015 Website: Newbury Racecourse Email: info@newbury-racecourse.co.uk
Whitchurch Silk Mill
Whitchurch Silk Mill, 28 Winchester Street, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AL, UK Tel: 01256 892065 Website: Whitchurch Silk Mill Email: silkmill@btinternet.com
Wilton House
Wilton House, The Estate Office, Wilton, Salisbury SP2 0BJ Tel: 01722 746700 Website: Wilton House Email: admin@wiltonhouse.com
Sandham Memorial Chapel
Sandham Memorial Chapel, Harts Lane, Burghclere, nr Newbury, Hampshire RG20 9JT Tel: 01635 278394 Website: Sandham Memorial Chapel Email: sandham@nationaltrust.org.uk
The Living Rainforest
The Living Rainforest, The Living Rainforest / Trust for Sustainable Living, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire RG18 0TN Tel: 01635 202444 Website: The Living Rainforest Email: enquiries@livingrainforest.org
West Berkshire Museum
West Berkshire Museum, Wharf Street, Newbury Tel: 01635 519562 Website: West Berkshire Museum Email: museum@westberks.gov.uk
Marwell Wildlife
Marwell Wildlife, Colden Common, Winchester Hants SO21 1JH Tel: 01962 777407 Website: Marwell Wildlife Email: marwell@marwell.org.uk
Paultons Park
Paultons Park Ltd, Ower, nr. Romsey, The New Forest, Hampshire SO51 6AL Tel: (023) 8081 4442 Website: Paultons Park Email: guestservices@paultons.co.uk

Egyptology links

the British Museum
British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG Tel: 020 7323 8299 (Info Desk) Website: the British Museum Email: information@britishmuseum.org
The Griffith Institute
The Griffith Institute, Sackler Library, 1 St. John Street, Oxford OX1 2LG Tel: 01865 278099 Website: The Griffith Institute Email: griffith.institute@orinst.ox.ac.uk
Ancient Egypt Magazine
Ancient Egypt Magazine Website: Ancient Egypt Magazine Email: info@ancientegyptmagazine.com

Event organisers

Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust
A local charity-funded medical service. Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Trust, Cedar Court, Grove Business Park, White Waltham, Maidenhead SL6 3LW. Open Mon-Fri 9:30-5:00. Tel 0300 999 0135 Website: TVAC Email: info@tvacaa.org
Naomi House Children's Hospice
Naomi House, Stockbridge Road, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire. SO21 3JE The Wessex Children's Hospice Trust is Charity Registration No. 1002832 Tel: 01962 760060 Website: Naomi House Children's Hospice Email: admin@naomihouse.org.uk
Southern Counties Game & Country Fair
Southern Counties Game & Country Fair. Hunter's Croft, Upwoods Road, Doveridge, Derbyshire DE6 5LL. Tel: 01889 563232. Ticket Hotline: 0845 230 5175. Website: Countryman Fairs Email: info@countrymanfairs.co.uk
Battle Proms
Classical Music Concert Organisers: Battle Proms. Ticket Hotline: 01432 355416. Website: Battle Proms Email: info@battleproms.com
The Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance The Old Town Hall, 367 Kennington Road, London SE11 4PT. Tel: 020 7840 9200. Website: The Countryside Alliance Email: via website
Britain by Bicycle
Britain by Bicycle, 70 Hill Road, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7JJ Tel: 01256 781 482 Website: Britain by Bicycle Email: info@cyclegb.co.uk

Tourist information

Stately Homes in the UK
Stately Homes in the UK Weston Bank, Weston Under Lizard, Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8JU. Tel: 01952 852200. Website: Stately Homes Email: via website
Open Roads. Travel Planning Guide in the UK
Open Roads. Travel Planning Guide in the UK Abbey House, 1650 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading, Berkshire RG7 4SA. Tel: 0118 9298500. Website: Travel Planning Guide Email: info@openroads.com Email: info@openroads.com
Door2Door
Travel Organisers: Door2Door. Browse for and book UK coach tours, day trips, holidays by coach, weekend breaks and sightseeing trips departing from your chosen area. 14 New Hythe Lane Larkfield Kent ME20 6AB. Tel: 0845 956 9686. Website: Door2Door Email: askmore@door2tour.com
NEWBURY Tourist Information Centre
NEWBURY Tourist Information Centre, West Berkshire Heritage Services, The Wharf, NEWBURY RG14 5AS. Tel: 01635 30267. Website: NEWBURY Tourist Information Centre Email: via website
ANDOVER Tourist Information Centre
ANDOVER Tourist Information Centre, Town Mill House, Bridge Street, Andover, Hampshire SP10 1BL. Tel: 01264 324320. Website: ANDOVER Tourist Information Centre Email: via website
DIDCOT Tourist Information Centre
DIDCOT Tourist Information Centre, The Car Park, Station Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NR. Tel: 01235 813243. Website: DIDCOT Tourist Information Centre Email: via website