Friends of Highclere Christmas Castle Tours & Afternoon Tea
Saturday 14th December 2024
Please join us for an exclusive private tour of Highclere's Christmas decorations with Lady Carnarvon especailly for Patrons & Friends of Highclere.
The afternoon will include both a guided tour and afternoon tea.
Guests will be welcomed into the saloon for a special welcome with Lady Carnarvon and the opportunity to have your photo taken in front of our magnificent 24ft Christmas Tree.
You will then enjoy a tour of the Castle with our knowledgeable guides and experience the magic of Christmas at Highclere, from the festive trees to the stair garlands and the floral displays.
Experience the decorated Castle State Rooms, climb the Oak Staircase, explore the bedrooms, and channel your inner Lord and Lady Grantham as you take in the beauty of the Castle at Christmas time.
Guests are then invited to descend into Highclere's cellars to discover the Egyptian Exhibition, and learn of the world-famous discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter.
Following your guided tour, sit down to a delicious Afternoon Tea and enjoy a glass of Champagne in our spectacular Christmas marquee. Father Christmas is very much hoping to join you!
Please take the opportunity to explore the Grounds and Gardens at your own leisure. You will also be welcome to visit the Gift Shop, where we hope you will discover some charming Christmas gifts for friends and family! Tickets also include a gift bag per booking. You will be directed to collect this before leaving.
This tour begins promptly at 2:00pm and will last for approximately 1 hour, followed by time to explore the Egyptian Exhibition. You will then make your way to the marquee for Afternoon Tea, lasting 45 minutes.
Guests are invited to arrive from 1:00pm onwards, to explore the Gardens in daylight before their tour. The Grounds close promptly at 5:00pm. The dress code for the event is smart/casual with sensible outdoor wear should you wish to explore the Gardens.
Menu Selection: Please choose one of the following for each ticket you buy:
Please note that we are unable to guarantee that our products are either DAIRY FREE or NUT FREE. Please note these are set menus and, regretfully, we are unable to make any substitutions.
For more information about Patrons & Friends of Highclere, please click HERE and each friend or patron is most welcome to bring a friend !
To purchase tickets for these special openings, please see the date and time selection calendar below.
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This event is available only to Friends and Patrons of Highclere Castle.
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