4537 reviews

Highclere Castle

Name: Highclere Castle
Address: Newbury, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.6

Newbury

Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN, United Kingdom

Castle Historical landmark Tourist attraction

+44 1635 253210

About

Highclere Castle is a castle, historical landmark and tourist attraction located in Newbury, United Kingdom. The average rating of this business is 4.60 out of 5 stars based on 4537 reviews. The street address of this business is Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN, United Kingdom. Highclere Castle is closed on Friday and Saturday, and other days it is open from 09:00am to 03:00pm.

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Where Highclere Castle is located at?: Highclere Castle is located at Highclere Park, Highclere, Newbury RG20 9RN, United Kingdom.
What is the contact number of Highclere Castle?: The contact number of Highclere Castle is +44 1635 253210

Reviews

5 Judy Bird 35 months ago

Beautiful gardens, especially the wild flower meadow. Very interesting house and Egyptian exhibition. House includes pictures of the filming of Downton Abbey in the actual positions in the rooms where they took place. Good catering facilities with lots of inside & outside seating areas. Well worth a visit.

5 Erika A 35 months ago

We are HUGE Downton Abby fans (Americans) and could not wait to come here. We rented a car from Heathrow Airport and took advantage of the free parking on the grounds.

We arrived about an hour earlier which was perfect to explore the gardens, and take lots of pictures. All the staff on the property were so knowledgeable and friendly. They offer a couple of snack/food options, and have nice seating areas outdoors. The gift shop was so cute, and we had to get a bunch of Highclere souvenirs.

We lined up 10 minutes before our start time and we allowed to enter in small groups. You are never rushed from a room and could take your time marveling at everything and ask questions. They have pictures from the show in some rooms so you can compare the layouts.

We loved it here and would love to come back for a special event in the future!

Also want to mention that It doesn’t feel like museum but an actual home which is rare, because we went to Buckingham Palace and you can tell people don’t actually live in those rooms.

HIGHLY recommend!!

5 Brian Cohen 35 months ago

Wonderful visit, superb house which is still partly
Lived in, with the added bonus of the Egyptology collection and display. No photos of either as photography is banned inside the house. ( ironic as a major film series has been filmed inside the house!) . The grounds are magnificent with extensive views, with the best wildflower meadow I have ever seen , contradicting the Dolly Parton hit ‘ wildflowers don’t care where they grow’ - theses ones do and they have chosen well. A lovely day out with the usual tea and coffee , very good, ( plus the obligatory gift shop ). Access and parking easy and a good idea to book ahead.

5 Andy P 35 months ago

All Downton Abbey fans MUST visit this location. The castle is seriously one of the best characters in the show. It’s the actual building! No photos allowed inside the castle. They are very strict about this. Tour the ground floor rooms: front entrance, foyer, library, drawing room, music room, dining room with a 360 degree view from the outer perimeter of the great room in the middle (not allowed in that room). Tour almost all the 2nd floor bedrooms, and walk down the main stairs! Everyone can roam the outside grounds and gardens. Enjoy a snack, dessert or cocktail outside and don’t forget to visit the gift shop. Love is place!

5 Brad England 38 months ago

As a big fan of Downton Abbey, I’ve wanted to visit Highclere Castle for years. The chance finally came when my wife and I were given tickets (including the afternoon tea box and Egyptian exhibition) as a wedding gift. We were not disappointed! A breathtaking view of the castle greeted us on arrival to the car park. From the moment we exited our car, we were treated kindly by all the friendly staff - including the car park attendants who enthusiastically welcomed us. Long story short, we were very impressed by not only the tidiness of every inch of this property - both inside and out - but by it’s beauty as well. Fans of the show who want to literally stand where their favourite characters have stood will have their wish fulfilled. Unfortunately, photography isn’t allowed inside the castle, but that’s actually a good thing as it keeps the flow moving and allows you to focus on the home instead of your camera or phone.

Outside, the gardens and grounds are a must see, so wonderfully maintained. We were also pleasantly surprised by the quality and amount of food in our afternoon tea for two box. What a fantastic idea!

We would definitely visit again and highly recommend it to anyone who’s interested.

5 C B 35 months ago

Absolutely amazing experience at Battle Proms yesterday. I’m so glad I booked to attend and will definitely come back not only to this event but also to Highclere to visit the home and gardens. This really was a special
day for me and I will treasure this memory until I return to make a new one.

5 Louise Francis 35 months ago

So interesting to see inside this historic castle, with pictures of the Downton cast & film set. Thoroughly enjoyed the Egyptian exhibition and we had a wonderful tour of the grounds by Lady Carnarvon herself. Highly recommend a visit.

5 Martin Moore 35 months ago

Battle Proms at Highclere Castle was fantastic. Lots of pomp and the fantastic English national orchestra playing all the great prom favourites. The crowd were having a great time, loads of flags waving and singing along.

Business Hours

Sunday	09:00am - 03:00pm
Monday	09:00am - 03:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 03:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 03:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 03:00pm
Friday	Day off
Saturday	Day off