Highclere Castle Concerts 2024

Great castle, very big place. We only saw a part of the castle. You get to see plenty. I enjoyed seeing the rooms where Downton Abbey was filmed. I like the fact they had pictures of a scene which was filmed in that room. The bedrooms are very nice and big. We had some food and drink in the tea rooms. Very good price. The grounds are big too, you can enjoy the area. The gift shop was a bit small and if people were queuing, you couldn't really look around and found it small. The Egyptian exhibition was absolutely amazing. I loved every second, the artifacts are amazing! My favourite but was looking through the letterboxes to see the artifacts. I learned some things along the way too. A must if you can visit

Who hasn't seen Downton Abbey?! Highclere Castle is a grand and beautiful place. The visit was very interesting. It would have been nice to see more rooms, may be the servants quarter too. The Egyptian exhibition was fascinating and so well set-up. We had a walk in the garden too, so peaceful. It was such a lovely day. I only gave 4 stars as in both cafes, no vegan food was offered. We were surprised and disappointed as you can now find vegan anywhere.

First, let's get the question of money out of the way - this place is EXPENSIVE. I took my partner here for a big birthday treat as she is a massive Downton Abbey fan, and it cost far more than I've ever paid for a historic house of any kind. However the house is in a league of its own, and it really was a fantastic day out. Lunch/afternoon tea was included, and it was plentiful and delicious. My partner particularly enjoyed her hot chocolate! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the house and had the answers to all our questions, and to some we hadn't even thought to ask.

A little overrated but the beautiful grounds make up for the lack of engagement in the castle. Felt 'rushed ' going through the castle which is a shame. As photos are NOT allowed, you feel obliged to buy a guidebook.

A must if you are a Downton Abbey fan. I really felt like a Lady walking down the gardens. Also, the cafè is amazing: I've never eaten such a wonderful meat pie! Be sure to buy tickets in advance, since it's a private home, so the tours are scheduled