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Visitor Information for Highclere Castle & Gardens

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Google Visitor Review Score 4.6/5 Stars

Opening Days: Castle & Gardens open in Spring & Summer – see below
Opening Times: 10am-12.30pm, 12.30pm to 2.30pm & 2.30pm-4.pm (you must book an entry time before you visit)
Admission Prices: Castle & Gardens only – Adults £25, Children aged 4 to 16 £15, Under 4’s Free

Check here for this years full opening times and admission prices

Top Tip: Book as soon as you are able to do so as it is very popular!

Key Features of Highclere Castle & Gardens

Monks Garden . Secret Garden . Wildflower Meadow . Healing Garden . Estate Walks . Tea Room . Shop

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About Highclere Castle & Gardens

Highclere Castle & Gardens is perhaps now best known for its starring role in the TV series and films Downton Abbey.

But there is a lot more to it than that!

The gardens can be visited only if you have a Castle ticket where you can expect to see the many featured gardens.

Included are the Monk’s Garden, Secret Garden, Rose Arbour, Wood of Goodwill and the Healing Garden.

For additional walks, where dogs are allowed on leads, there are marked trails to follow across the wider estate.

Expect to get some spectacular views back to the Castle from the Wildflower Meadow!

The Tearooms are open when the Castle is as is the Gift Shop.

There are lots of events and ways to visit the Castle and Gardens throughout the year including Christmas and Wintertime Tours.

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Contact Details for Highclere Castle & Gardens

Address: Highclere Castle & Gardens, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN
Tel: 01635 253210
Email: theoffice@highclerecastle.co.uk
Web: Link here

Dogs at Highclere Castle & Gardens

Assistance dogs only allowed at Highclere Castle & Gardens.

Local Weather & Forecast

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Accommodation near to Highclere Castle & Gardens

If you are looking for somewhere to stay near to Highclere Castle & Gardens then look here for your Newbury accommodation.

Visitor Reviews of Highclere Castle & Gardens

Google Visitor Review Score 4.6 Stars

Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to Highclere Castle & Gardens had to say:

“The Wildflower Meadows below the walled garden following a delightful venture through the enchanting secret garden breaks out into a magnificent diversified thriving and glorious Wildflower Meadows.

Highclere nurtured beautiful environments and food sources that are showcased in the Wildflower Meadows.

From this Wildflower Meadows the view of the castle on the horizon was absolutely stunning. Beyond my expectations.”

“Beautiful grounds to wander through with loads of benches dotted around to sit and ponder on!”

“The walks are lovely around the grounds.”

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All information was believed to correct at the time of publication.

Map and Location of Highclere Castle & Gardens

Highclere Castle & Gardens
Highclere Castle & Gardens
Newbury Berkshire RG20 9RN
United Kingdom
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