Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2022 & 2023

Highclere Castle is only open on selected dates during 2022 and 2023, which gives an opportunity for the public to discover the location of the real Downton Abbey. Entrance tickets are available in the morning and afternoon, with Highclere Castle tours available in the Spring and Summer Season. We also run a Highclere Castle shuttle bus, with entrance ticket and return minibus transport included from Central London.

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Opening Dates

These are the opening dates at Highclere Castle for their spring & summer admission, as well as the special event. We offer group tours from London to Highclere Castle on these dates.

April & May 2023

Highclere Castle is open on selected dates in April and May 2023 which are listed below. Our Highclere Castle tour will take you to the castle and nearby Downton Abbey sites.

April 8-12, 15-20, 29 & 30
May 1, 2, 28-30

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May 2023 – Castle Tours & Wonderful Things & Talks

From 10-16 May 2023 there will be a week of special tours and talks at Highclere. It will include talks, a guided tour of the Castle State Rooms, Galleried Bedrooms and the Tutankhamun exhibition. There will also be time to explore the wonderful gardens. Tickets are limited and are included in our small group tour from London.

Summer 2023

Our Highclere Tour includes an entrance ticket to the Castle, a visit to the nearby Downton Abbey sites and transfer from Central London. Available during summer 2023 opening dates.

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Highclere Castle Tours

Our Highclere Castle tours are the perfect way of getting to the castle from London. We offer several different Highclere Castle tours which are available in 2022 on many of the dates listed above. These tours are top-rated and often get sold out well in advance.

Our Highclere Castle day trip includes a visit to Highclere Castle and a tour of the nearby Downton Abbey filming locations including the real-life Downton village. This is the perfect tour if you want to see all of the most important Downton Abbey filming locations in one day.

Our shuttle bus tour includes an entrance ticket to Highclere Castle and transportation from Central London. This is the perfect tour if you are just looking for an easy way to get to Highclere Castle from London.

Finally, our private tour to Highclere Castle is ideal if you are looking to travel from London in a private vehicle and spend the day exploring the castle and nearby filming locations.

Special Tours & Events

Highclere Castle hosts a number of special tours and events. These take place on different dates during Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. The special tours are open to a limited number of guests.

Special Events:

We can arrange private Downton Abbey themed tours on these dates with pickup from London, Oxford or Bath.

Special Wintertime Tours – 2023

January 9, 14, 15, 27-29

Springtime Castle Guided Tours 2023

Dates are yet to be announced

Mother’s Day 2023

Yet to be announced

Easter Egg Trail

Yet to be announced

Midsummer Castle Guided Tours 2023

Yet to be announced

Magic of the Movies 2023

Real Lives & Film Sets 2023

To arrange a private Downton Abbey themed tour on these dates, please get in touch.

Highclere Castle Dates – 2023

Opening dates for Highclere Castle in late spring, summer and autumn 2023 have yet to be announced Fill out our form below and we’ll let you know when they are!