Can you tour the castle in Downton Abbey?

There are between 250 and 300 rooms in the Castle and during your tour you will explore the main state rooms so familiar from “Downton Abbey”.

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Can you take tours of Downton Abbey?

Visitors can choose their own Downton adventure. Self-guided tours of Highclere, as well as private and group tours of both the castle and nearby village, and even a multiday tour are among the options granting fans the chance to experience Downton.

Can you visit where Downton Abbey was filmed?

The great thing is that you can visit Highclere Castle to see it for yourself as it is open to the public during certain times of the year. The main three things to do at Highclere Castle are to tour the State Rooms inside the castle, visit the Egyptian Exhibition, and explore the extensive gardens and grounds.

Where should I stay when visiting Downton Abbey?

Where to Stay

Four Seasons Hotel. Tel: +44 (0)1252 853000 | Email: via www.fourseasons.com.
Tylney Hall Hotel. Tel: +44 (0)1256 764881 | Email: [email protected].
Mercure Newbury Elcot Park.
The Regency Park Hotel.
Esseborne Manor.
Sandford Springs Hotel & Golf Club.
De Vere Beumont Estate.
Travelodge.

Can you see Highclere Castle without paying?

Although you do have to pay for tickets to visit the inside, there are plenty of free Highclere Castle walks that you can take around the estate that are public rights of way! This means that Downton fans can easily see the stately home where they filmed Downton Abbey for free.

How much does it cost to stay at Highclere?

The cost of a night’s stay at Highclere Castle is $186.36. The reservation is first come, first served. What can you expect? The castle sits on more than 1,000 acres and boasts 300 rooms.

Are there any families that still live like Downton Abbey?

Rather than the fictional Crawley family, it’s been the real ‘seat’ of the Earls of Carnarvon since the 1600’s, with the current Earl and Countess still in residence today. In addition to standing in as the Earl of Grantham’s ‘Downton Abbey’, Highclere Castle welcomes visitors through its now-famous front doors.

Do places like Downton Abbey still exist?

Hughes and the rest of the staff at Downton Abbey still exist today. Many of the great houses of England prevail (though they are as likely to be occupied by international billionaires with superyachts as they are by aristocrats).

Who lives in Highclere Castle now?

Earl of Carnarvon
The current (8th) Earl of Carnarvon lives in Highclere Castle with the Countess, his wife, during the winter months. They return to their cottage during the summer when the castle is open to the public and tours are going on.