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Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2020

Highclere Castle is only open on selected dates during 2020, 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, and the following applies to the Spring & Summer Season. We also run Highclere Castle tours, with entrance ticket and return minibus transport included from Central London. 

COVID-19 update: Highclere Castle is currently closed until further notice.

Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2019
Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2020

Opening Dates 2020

These are the opening dates at Highclere Castle for their spring & summer admission, as well as the “Living in a Castle” special event. It does not include the dates of any other events or special tours taking place at Highclere.

Spring 2020

  • 11-26 April, 2020
  • 3-5 May, 2020
  • 10-16 May, 2020 – “Living in a Castle“, a special event at Highclere
  • 24-26 May, 2020

Summer 2020

  • 12-30 July, 2020, open every day except on Fridays and Saturdays
  • August 2020 – open every day except on Fridays and Saturdays
  • 1-3, 6-10 & 14-16 September, 2020

Opening Dates 2021

Spring 2021

  • 4-18 April 2021
  • 1-4 May 2021
  • 9-15 May 2021, “Living in a Castle”, a special event at Highclere
  • 29-31 May 2021
  • 1 June 2021

Summer 2021

  • 11-29 July, 2021, open every day except on Fridays and Saturdays
  • August 2021 – open every day except on Fridays and Saturdays
  • 1-2 & 5-7 September, 2021

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