Highclere Castle

Newbury
Hampshire
RG20 9RN

Tel: +44 (0)1635 253 210
Fax: +44 (0)1635 255 315
Email: theoffice@highclerecastle.co.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Highclere Castle recently featured as 'Downton Abbey' in the recent successful television drama series.

Highclere Castle, home of the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, is probably the finest Victorian House still in existence. Created by Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament, the Castle dominates the magnificent grounds influenced by Capability Brown.

Visit the Egyptian antiquities collection with exhibits over 3,500 years old. Explore the new exhibition in the Castle cellars which recreates the 5th Earl's incredible discovery in 1922.

There are woodland and temple walks in the grounds, these historic and enjoyable walks within the park are clearly signposted and take from 1½ to 2½ hours. Dogs are allowed on lead, please keep to the paths. The walks are open when the Castle is open.

General Information:

  • Tea Rooms

  • Shop

  • Education service.
    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    17th April - 3rd May:
    Closed: 29th April, 30th & 31st May.

    3rd July to 1st September:
    Sunday to Thursday each week 11.00am - 4.30pm last admission 3.30pm.
    Closed: Sunday 28th August, 13th, 14th, 15th October and 4th & 5th December.

    Admission Charges
    (2011 prices)
    Castle and Exhibition:
    Adult £15.00; Child (4-15yrs) £9.00; Concessions (60+, students, disabled) £13.50; Family £40.00.

    Castle only:
    Adult £9.00; Child(4-15yrs) £5.00;Concession £8.00
    Family £22.00.
    free to members of HHA.

    Exhibition only:
    Adult £9.00; Child (4-15yrs) £5.00; Concession £8.00


    Grounds & Gardens only:
    Adult £4.00; Child £1.00.

    Group rates available.

    Directions
    From M4 leave motorway at J13:
    Take A34 south; direction Winchester. After approximately 8 miles exit A34 at Tot Hill services and follow brown tourist signs.From M3 leave motorway at J8:
    Proceed on A303 towards Andover. Take A34 north to Whitchurch & Newbury. On approach to Beacon Hill signposted Burghclere; Whitway follow Brown tourist signs to Highclere Castle.
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    Highclere Castle Postcode for SatNav: RG20 9RN

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