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Highclere offers different tours throughout the year, which reflect the seasons, the history and of course Downton Abbey. Most of our tours require you to pre-book, so do check before travelling!
If you have booked tickets and would like to reserve a manual wheelchair, please email [email protected]. Pushchairs for babies and toddlers are most useful for the gardens and may be left at the Entrance Hall whilst you tour the Castle at which point, we would ask you to carry or hold fast to small childrens' hands!
Once again this year, we kindly ask that dogs are not brought onto the Castle grounds, with the exception of guide dogs. Picnics are not permitted within the gardens; however, you are welcome to return to your car should you wish to enjoy one there. We ask that all litter be taken home to help us preserve the beauty of the estate.
Please note that while backpacks are not prohibited in the Castle grounds, they may be left at Visitors Reception if you prefer.
Most importantly, we hope you have a truly wonderful visit with us!
Pushchairs are not permitted in the Castle, but can be left in the front hall, space permitting (at your own risk).
During our Public Open dates in the Spring and Summer, children under 4 are free of charge and do not require a ticket.
Photography is not permitted within the Castle but it is allowed outside for personal use only. Drones, however, are not permitted anywhere on the Estate.
Dogs are not permitted in the Castle, Exhibition or Gardens with the exception of guide dogs. Please note that if you wish to bring a guide dog on site, we respectfully ask you to let us know in advance and to bring the correct livery and any corresponding paperwork. Dogs are welcome on the public footpaths which run through part of the estate but please do ensure they are kept on a lead at all times due to our grazing livestock.
(Please note when the Castle is open to the public none of the public footpaths are accessible from the car parking area. Any visitors wishing to walk before or after visiting the Castle need to park off of the estate).
Whilst Highclere Castle is a historic and listed building, the main State Rooms & Exhibition are wheelchair accessible..
Given the steep and long staircases, the upstairs gallery and bedrooms are only accessible for those able to walk unaided.
This is for their own safety as well as other visitors were there to be an incident involving any of the emergency services.
We do however provide photographic albums of the bedrooms which are available to sit and read in the Saloon.
The Gardens and Grounds are open to the visiting public during public opening times (i.e Spring and Summer). Whilst there are some gravel paths around the Castle lawns and through some of the Gardens, the Woodland Walks are rougher grass paths, as are the paths through the Flower Meadow in the summer. Please note that an admission ticket is always required for entrance to the Castle, Gardens, and Grounds.
The Tearooms are open from 9:30am during public opening times for morning cappuccinos, teas and croissants made in the Castle kitchens. Throughout the day, the Tea Rooms and Cafes offer a delicious selection of sandwiches, salads, wraps, cakes and scones. Hot takeaway food (from paninis to pasties, baguettes with local sausages) can be enjoyed in the middle of every day. Highclere's “Josephine Van-essa” is parked on the Castle lawns offering ice creams and smoothies, whilst Luis' Cocktail Bar offers Highclere Castle Gin cocktails, Pimm’s. Champagne and wine are available as well.
Please note that our menus may be subject to change. Highclere Castle is a responsible food provider and complies with the new Food Allergen labelling laws which were introduced in December 2014. Please note that we do not offer a Vegan menu, nor can we guarantee that our products are DAIRY FREE or NUT FREE. If you have any dietary concerns please speak to a member of staff.
We kindly ask that if you bring a picnic with you, do enjoy it by your car and please be responsible: take away all litter with you.
The Castle Gift Shop is also open from 9.30am and offers a wide selection of gifts from books, to homewares, Highclere Gin and other local produce. Find the chocolates, biscuits, Highclere afternoon tea sets, hats, jewellery and wonderful memories of Highclere… You can also order online form the Castle Gift Shop here. You will find plant stalls by the tearooms, as well as plant pots and garden ornaments.
Smoking is not permitted within the vicinity of any building at any time.
Please click here to view a map of our grounds
This information is correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
Please call our 24-hour telephone information line on 01635 253204 to confirm before traveling.
Highclere Castle, Newbury RG20 9RN
Tel: 01635 253210
Email: Please click here.
Highclere Castle is a trading name of Highclere Enterprises LLP, The Estate Office,
Highclere Park, Newbury RG20 9RN
We have now released group bookings for 2025, in order to request a booking, please login via the link below. If you are not already registered as a group, please contact [email protected] to request a booking.
As in 2024, we are again only able to offer one booking per company. The minimum number of adult visitors per group booking is 30 and the maximum 53. This can be made up from any combination of visitor types for example adult, child, disabled, carer.
If you have a confirmed group booking, you can access your account at the link below. This is where you can update your passenger numbers and pay for your booking up until 30 days prior to the visit date. Please do ensure your account is kept up to date and you have familiarised yourself with the group policy and group information documents.
