As Seen on Screen
Downton Abbey
The Real Downton Abbey
400 Million Viewers. One Extraordinary Location.
Downton Abbey has charmed over 400 million people around the world, and Highclere has been so fortunate to have been part of the journey. The Castle plays its starring role beautifully — from the grand Oak Staircase to the State Dining Room where so many of the Dowager Countess's wonderfully acerbic lines were delivered.
Filming Locations
Walk in the Footsteps of the Crawleys
The exterior of Highclere Castle is instantly recognisable as the home of the Crawley family. But it is inside that the magic truly comes alive. Walk down the grand Oak Staircase as Lady Mary did on her wedding day, stand in the Saloon where so many pivotal scenes were filmed, and sit in the Library where Lord Grantham spent his evenings.
The cast and crew of Downton Abbey filmed at Highclere for over a decade, and in that time became very much part of the Highclere family. Lady Carnarvon has written warmly of the friendships formed during those extraordinary years.
Book a Downton TourKey Downton Locations
The Saloon
The heart of Downton Abbey, where the family gathered, argued, and celebrated. The Saloon's soaring ceiling and ornate decoration make it one of the most recognisable rooms in television history.
The Oak Staircase
Descend as Lady Mary did on her wedding day. The grand staircase is one of the most photographed features of the Castle, and one of the most memorable in Downton Abbey.
The Exterior
The iconic south facade of Highclere Castle, with its towers and turrets rising above the Hampshire parkland, is the image that has come to define Downton Abbey for viewers worldwide.
Experience Downton Abbey in Person
Book your visit to Highclere Castle and step into the world of Downton Abbey.
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