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Back to EpisodesHow to visit Highclere Castle [Downton Abbey] from London
Description
In this week's episode we walk through exactly what you need to know before visiting Highclere Castle, the iconic filming location for Downton Abbey.
We share practical planning tips from our own recent visits, covering ticket options, how to get there from London, what to expect on the day, and the small details that make the difference between a rushed visit and a memorable one. Guest Melissa Jones also joins to share her first-hand experience of a guided tour to Highclere Castle which included an afternoon tea.
In this episode, we cover:
• limited opening dates and why planning around the calendar matters
• ticket options including general entry, guided tours, special events, and afternoon tea
• how to get to Highclere Castle from London via Newbury
• taxi, driving, parking, and accessibility tips
• the no-photography policy inside the house and how to enjoy the visit anyway
• highlights of the house, gardens, and Capability Brown landscape
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Have you visited Highclere Castle, or are you planning a visit? What are you most looking forward to?
👉 Full show notes and helpful links at uktravelplanning.com/episode-187
🎧 Listen to next:
- Episode #185 – Set-Jetting in the UK: Movie and TV Locations to Visit
- Episode #127 – Solo Travel in London : Trip Report with Melissa Jones
- Episode #168– England Trip Report: Castles, Countryside + Iconic Sights
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