At Home at Highclere
Castle Guided Tours
May 2025

We are delighted to welcome guests for a special Guided Tour of Highclere Castle.

Whilst known to millions as the set of the Downton Abbey TV series and films, Highclere retains the warmth and welcome of a much-loved family home.

On this special tour, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to explore the Castle in a small group with one of our knowledgeable guides, to discover the charm of Highclere in an intimate setting.

The guided tour, which will begin at either 10:30am or 2:00pm,  will lead you through the State Rooms, Gallery Bedrooms and Staircases so familiar to fans of “Downton Abbey.”

Imagine yourself as the Dowager Lady Grantham in the green Drawing Room or walk down the Oak Staircase just like Lady Mary or Lord Grantham.

You are also invited to discover the Egyptian Exhibition, which celebrates the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter and the 5^th Earl of Carnarvon in 1922.

Your tickets will also include a complimentary tea, coffee and biscuit from our Tea Rooms to enjoy after your tour and a copy of Lady Carnarvon’s book, “At Home at Highclere”, which you will collect from the Gift Shop on the day.

Guests joining our morning tours are welcome onsite from 9:30am, afternoon guests are welcome onsite from 1:00pm.

The morning tour will commence at 10:30am, we ask guests to gather outside the front door of the Castle at 10:20am.

The afternoon tour will commence at 2:00pm, we ask guests to gather outside the front door of the Castle at 1:50pm.

The Grounds will close promptly at 5:00pm.

You will be welcome to enjoy the Gardens during your visit, from the White Border by the Secret Garden to the Rose Arbor and the magnificent cedar trees on the greenest of Lawns around the Castle.

We very much hope you will take the time to visit the irresistible Gift Shop during your visit.

Tickets are £100 per person which includes a guided tour of the Castle, complimentary tea, coffee and biscuit from our tea room and a signed copy of the Countess of Carnarvon’s book, “At Home at Highclere”.

Carer tickets (1 per paying, registered disabled visitor) and children’s tickets (ages 4 - 16) are also available at £50.

Please note, the tearooms are not able to provide any other food on the day but there are many local pubs to drop in for lunch before or after your tour.

Dress code is smart but please wear sensible footwear in the Gardens.