Many of our guests ask "where was Downton Abbey filmed?" and we love to share the beauty of the castle interior and the splendour of the grounds of Highclere Castle. Experience the upstairs and downstairs of Downton Abbey with a private tour of the stunning Highclere Castle found along the border of Berkshire and Hampshire, England.
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1hr 45min - 67 miles / 108 km
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Highclere Castle on the Berkshire-Hampshire border, the eponymous Downton Abbey, has been home to the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and their family since
1679. Highclere is undoubtedly one of England's most beautiful castles, set amid spectacular parkland.
The current Castle was largely rebuilt in the mid-19th century by Sir Charles Barry, the architect who redesigned the Houses of Parliament. The majestic Victorian Gothic edifice, standing in grounds landscaped by Capability Brown, is a testament to British pride and self-confidence of the time.
The Castle’s history also includes a fascinating connection with ancient Egypt, as the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, with Howard Carter, discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The Castle houses an exhibition to commemorate this historic event, including some rare antiques from the 5th Earl’s earlier Egyptian excavations. A visit to the Egyptian Exhibition accompanied by one of Highclere’s tour guides can be combined with a tour of the state rooms of the Castle including remarkable works of art, paintings and furniture with fascinating historical links.
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Immerse yourself in the glamour, the emotion and the beauty of Downton Abbey as you follow in the footsteps of the Crawley family and their servants.
Since becoming one of the stars of Downton Abbey, the Castle has become very popular. All of our guests who have visited Highclere Castle have been thrilled by its magnificence and splendour, and delighted with the feeling of intimacy the stone walls hold.
We are delighted to be able to offer you a private or public tour where you can experience a guided tour of the beautiful State Rooms, Castle Bedrooms
and Egyptian Exhibition. Your expert guide will have exceptional knowledge of the building, artwork and furniture with plenty of anecdotes. Spend a
day unravelling the secrets the Castle holds and behind-the-scenes of the Downton Abbey filming location.
After the tour, we can arrange a private lunch in the formal dining room or a fabulous afternoon tea or lunch at a traditional country pub - just down the road for a spot of luncheon in the "Grantham Arms"!
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