Highclere Castle is a beautiful building and a warm, welcoming home to visitors and guests at events and celebrations held here. Apart from exploring the Castle, the Egyptian Exhibition fascinates adults and children, whilst the surrounding Grounds and Gardens provide peace and tranquility not far from many major towns.

Highclere Castle is one of England's most beautiful Victorian Castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland. The Carnarvon family has lived at Highclere since 1679, and the current Castle stands on the site of an earlier house, which in turn was built on the foundations of the medieval palace owned by the Bishops of Winchester for some 800 years. Also the setting for Downturn Abbey this is a great day out.

Explore the Castle though rooms with guides in each State room happy to share anecdotes and information. You can then go up the Red Stairs to view some of the Bedrooms and the Gallery before walking down the Oak staircase to the Saloon in the heart of the Castle.

You are welcome to explore the Egyptian Exhibition in the Castle cellars, to enjoy the Gardens and Woodland walks or to find the tearooms for some cappuccinos, cream teas or hot food at lunchtime.

Price includes: travel by coach, driver’s gratuity, admission to Castle and gardens. 

The coach leaves Virgin Active at 8.00am and leaves Blenheim at 4.30pm.