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Highclere Castle

Newbury

The country house and estate in Hampshire, near Newbury, widely known as the setting for Downton Abbey. It is the home of the Earls of Carnarvon.

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Where to stay

  • NewburyTown about 15 minutes away, with the most hotels
  • WhitchurchSmall town about 15 minutes away
  • KingsclereVillage about 15 minutes away
  • AndoverTown about 25 minutes away
  • BasingstokeLarge town about 25 minutes away

Getting there

  • Newbury station (trains from London Paddington) is about a 15-minute taxi ride; taxis wait outside the station
  • Whitchurch (Hampshire) is about 10 minutes by taxi, but pre-book
  • Follow brown tourist signs from the A34; the castle asks visitors not to rely on satnav near the castle, which may lead to the wrong entrance
  • Satnav for the main entrance is RG20 9LE
TipTaxis do not wait at the castle, so book your return by phone. Opening dates are limited, so check its website before planning a stay.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Highclere Castle?

Newbury: Town about 15 minutes away, with the most hotels. Whitchurch: Small town about 15 minutes away. Kingsclere: Village about 15 minutes away. Andover: Town about 25 minutes away. Basingstoke: Large town about 25 minutes away.

How do I get to Highclere Castle?

Newbury station (trains from London Paddington) is about a 15-minute taxi ride; taxis wait outside the station. Whitchurch (Hampshire) is about 10 minutes by taxi, but pre-book. Follow brown tourist signs from the A34; the castle asks visitors not to rely on satnav near the castle, which may lead to the wrong entrance. Satnav for the main entrance is RG20 9LE.

Any tips for visiting Highclere Castle?

Taxis do not wait at the castle, so book your return by phone. Opening dates are limited, so check its website before planning a stay.

Which airport is closest to Highclere Castle?

The nearest airport on this site is Southampton Airport, about 26 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.