Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey)

Highclere Castle is one of England’s most stunning Victorian castles, set within 1,000 acres of magnificent parkland. The Carnarvon family has lived here since 1679 and the current Castle stands on the site of an earlier house built on the foundations of a medieval palace once owned by the Bishops of Winchester for over 800 years.

Highclere Castle, made famous as the filming location of Downton Abbey, offers a unique chance to explore the grand rooms and sweeping grounds as seen on screen.

Your inclusive ticket gains admission to the Castle, gardens and Egyptian exhibition.

Before visiting the castle, we’ll enjoy a one-hour lunch stop in Newbury.

 

Please Note:

Highclere Castle is of course a historic and listed building built in another era, but the main State Rooms & Exhibition are accessible for manual wheelchairs. Given the steep and long staircases, the upstairs gallery and bedrooms are only accessible for those able to walk at reasonable speed unaided, for their own safety.

Photographic albums of the bedrooms are available to read in the Saloon.

Motorised wheelchairs are very useful to use around the Castle lawns should you choose to bring one.

 

Date:

Thursday 16th July 2026

 

 Price: £73

 

 Coach Departs:

Cock Hotel - 9.15am

Sixfields - 9.30am

 

 Our price Includes:

• Return coach travel from Northampton 

• Admission to the Castle, gardens and Egyptian exhibition

 

Approx timings for the day:

• 11.00am - Lunch stop in Newbury 

• 12.30pm - Depart Newbury

• 12.45pm - Arrive at Highclere

• 1.00pm - Castle entry time 

• 4.15pm - Depart Highclere 

• 7.00pm - Return to Northampton 

 

Please Note: All of our tours are subject to minimum numbers being met