How much does it cost to stay in Highclere Castle?

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.

Can you stay overnight in Highclere Castle?

Airbnb just announced that—for one night only—the real Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle, is available to book for an overnight stay. For almost 24 hours, winners will have access to the castle’s 100,000-square-foot interior, which has 300—yes, 300—rooms.

Can you spend the night at Downton Abbey?

The vacation rental company just revealed that Highclere Castle, the home where Downton Abbey is filmed, will be available for a one-night stay in November. While the castle is open to visitors (it gets about 1,500 a day), overnights are not typically allowed.

Does anyone live in the Highclere Castle?

“The house is the central fulcrum of the series,” the blonde, elegant Lady Carnarvon told me during a drive around the Hampshire countryside. She is the wife of the Eighth Earl of Carnarvon, and they are the current residents of Highclere Castle.

Is Highclere Castle worth visiting?

Highclere Castle is well worth a visit, the house and grounds are stunning as was the Egyptian exhibition. As avid Downton Abbey viewers it brought the whole series to life. The guides in the house were very knowledgeable and most helpful.

Can I visit Highclere Castle without a ticket?

Can I visit Highclere Castle without pre-booking my ticket? Yes, during the public opening days in the Spring and Summer it is possible to visit the castle without booking a ticket or tour in advance. You can purchase admission tickets at the entrance in the afternoons.

What is the nearest town to Highclere Castle?

Newbury
The nearest town to Highclere is Newbury which is quite large and while it has quaint areas is probably much busier than you want.

Do the crawleys still live at Downton Abbey?

For one, the castle where the Crawleys live is a real-life place: the Highclere Castle, where they have filmed parts of the show and the movie. (Lady Carnarvon lived there throughout the filming; some scenes are filmed on location while others, especially the kitchen moments, are filmed in the studio.)

Was Downton Abbey actually filmed at Highclere Castle?

The popular ITV period drama Downton Abbey is filmed at Hampshire’s Highclere Castle to the north of the county. Set within 1000 acres of parkland, the castle and its grounds double as the Downton Abbey estate, home to the fictional Crawley family.

Can you eat at Highclere Castle?

Highclere Castle is a spectacular setting to hold a private luncheon or dinner. Highclere Castle can accomodate everything from a quiet dinner party in The State Dining Room to a dinner for up to 120 guests in the opulent Library.