Highclere Castle

Newbury, Hampshire

The real 'Downton Abbey', home of the Earls of Carnarvon with an Egyptian exhibition linked to Tutankhamun's discovery.

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Visiting

Opening times: Limited dates - pre-booked only
How long to allow: Half day
Best time to go: Summer open days
Accessibility: Ground floor accessible

Getting there

Address: Highclere Park, Newbury, RG20 9RN
Parking: Free
Nearest station: Newbury then taxi

Places to stay near Highclere Castle

The Carnarvon ArmsNewbury · £££ · 1.3 km away The Carpenters ArmsBurghclere · ££ · 2.4 km away Travelodge Newbury Tot HillNewbury · £ · 2.7 km away Oakley Farm Caravan ParkWash Water · £ · 4.3 km away The Furze Bush InnBall Hill · £££ · 4.9 km away

The Jack Russell InnFaccombe · £££ · 5.7 km away

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