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Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2021 & 2022

Highclere Castle is only open on selected dates during 2021 & 2022, 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. 

Opening Dates

Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2021
Highclere Castle Opening Dates 2022

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

April & May 2022

Highclere Castle is open every day from 8th April until 22 April 2022 as well as on selected dates in May 2022. Our Highclere Castle tour will take you to the castle and nearby Downton Abbey sites.

  • Friday 8th April to 22 April 2022
  • Saturday 30th April 
  • Sunday 1st May
  • Monday 2nd May 
  • Tuesday 3rd May
  • Saturday 7th May to Friday 13th May 2022 – Living in a Castle special tour
  • Saturday 28th May
  • Sunday 29th May
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May 2022 – Living in a Castle

From Saturday 7th May to Friday 13th May 2022, a special tour called “Living in a Castle” takes place at Highclere Castle. It will include a talk by Lady Carnarvon, a guided tour of the Castle State Rooms, Galleried Bedrooms and gardens. Tickets are limited and are included in our small group tour from London.

Summer 2022

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 2022 opening dates.

  • 10-31 July, 2022, open every day except on Fridays and Saturdays
  • August 2022 – open every day except on Fridays and Saturdays
  • 1 & 4-6 September, 2022
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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

Real Lives & Film Sets 2021

  • 15-17, 19, 25 & 29 October 2021
  • 1, 3, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17 November 2021

Christmas 2021

  • 26-29 November 2021
  • 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 14 & 18 December 2021

Special Wintertime Tours – 2022

  • 8, 9, 13, 20 & 29 January 2022
  • 5 & 27 February 2022

Springtime Castle Guided Tours 2022

  • 5, 6, 12, 13, 23, 24, 30 & 31 March 2022
  • 5 April 2022

Highclere Castle Dates – 2023

Opening dates for Highclere Castle in 2023 have not yet been released. Fill out our form below and we’ll let you know when they are!

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