Prices are not quoted on the website, but enquiries can be emailed to londonlodge highclerecastle. Julian Fellowes is a longstanding friend of the Carnarvon family pictured with staff on their Facebook page, above , who have lived at Highclere Castle since Fact and fiction occasionally overlap, too.
Lady Almina, the fifth Countess, turned the house into a convalescent home during the First World War, for example. Did Downton trigger Brexit? Ok, I'm being slightly facetious, but the nostalgic period drama is a UKIPer's dream, and one can easily imagine Rees Mogg purring like a Cheshire cat as he settles down to watch a show where Englishness predominates, all shoes are shined and the working classes know their place.
Downton Abbey now has a guest lodge, and it's available to book for Valentine's Day and select dates over Easter. In this golden age of TV drama, more and more fans are travelling to see locations from their favourite shows.
Close Highclere Castle - the real Downton Abbey. Taking bookings for now. This tour has many more available dates in May, July and August than the standard tour, and is available every day that Highclere is open. Essentially this tour offers you a round trip transfer from Central London to Highclere Castle, home to Downton Abbey, entrance tickets to the Castle and beautiful grounds as well as the Egyptian exhibition.
You'll be at the Castle for around 3 hours, giving you ample time to explore the gardens, the Monks Garden, Secret Garden, White Border and Wood of Goodwill before you enter the Castle and begin your exploration inside.
You'll follow a route through Highclere Castle that takes in the State Rooms including the library room, saloon, dining room, music room, drawing room and smoking room. Here you will find a knowledgeable guide ready to give you an insight into each rooms uses and history. You will also be able to go up the red stairs to view some bedrooms and the gallery before returning back to the saloon.
If you're a Downton Abbey fan then many of the rooms featured in the series and the upcoming Downton Abbey film can be visited. The Egyptian exhibition completes your tour with a fascinating display of artefacts and history. There is still time though to enjoy afternoon tea, a light lunch or snack before returning to London.
Pick up is between You'll arrive at Highclere Castle at 1pm. You will leave Highclere Castle at 4pm and arrive back in London Victoria at 6pm.
Prices shown on the banner are current prices and by clicking the banner above you can select your preferred date and book your place on this Highclere Castle Express tour. Highclere Castle tours Film location tour Independent visits. Guided coach tours Vintage red Routemaster bus Rock music tour Black taxi tour. The majestic Highclere Castle.
Downton Abbey opening dates in Despite its popularity Highclere Castle has a limited visitor season. Highclere Castle by public transport There is no public transport available to Highclere Castle. Top of the page. Tour dates April: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 30 May: 1, 2, 3 July: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31 August: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31 September: 1, 4, 5 Tour highlights Visit Highclere Castle and grounds made famous by the Downton Abbey TV series Visit Bampton Village used for outdoor scenes from the TV series Downton Abbey Walking tour of Oxford, home to one of the world's greatest Universities, visit the historic colleges Copy of Lady Carnarvon's autobiography.
Tour itinerary Oxford First stop after around 75 minutes is Oxford, the City of Dreaming Spires, boasts one of the world's greatest - and oldest - universities, as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe. Highclere Castle Downton Abbey To finish your day you will travel to Highclere, and discover an inspiring Highclere Castle set amidst lawns and gardens of tranquillity and beauty. Prices and tour reservations Prices are displayed on the banner link above.
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Stay a bit longer than Edith and Bertie though…! Located by Hyde Park, Kensington Garden has many spots to make your walk even more pleasant. We understand, you may not want to spend your whole time in Britain chasing the Crawley family. However, if you are nearby one of these sites on your driving tour of Britain then they are definitely worth a visit! Please contact one of our Britain travel experts for further information or to help you plan your of Britain!
To think we get to do these two-week road trips looking at estates, roads and ruins, and get paid for it. It's a real joy. This Oxfordshire farmstead and petting zoo is the setting in the series for Yew Tree Farm. According to Ellis: "It was on its knees when we discovered it, and now it's so popular with a newly built tearoom. I'm not saying it was entirely us, but it's lovely knowing it's back on the map.
Whenever I drive past it gives me the warmest glow. I'm like, 'No it wasn't! Still, Ellis understands the appeal entirely. In the end, it's the charm of the locations that keep viewers—and Ellis himself—coming back to Downton again and again. Europe Chevron England Chevron. Cleremont London formerly The Royal Horseguards.
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