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Become a Friend of Highclere Castle and Unlock Exclusive Experiences

Step behind the scenes of the real Downton Abbey with exclusive perks, events, and virtual experiences.

Exclusive Benefits
  • Privileged ticket access throughout the year
  • Friends’ fast track access at the castle
  • Welcome package, including branded virtual reality viewer
  • VIP Invitation to Friends’ Summer Garden party and Christmas party with Lord and Lady Carnarvon.
Special Events
  • Join Lady Carnarvon as her guest for "In conversation with"
  • Champagne & nibbles in the Saloon and a tour of the Castle State Rooms
  • Join the small audience as Lady Carnarvon interviews famous figures.
  • Ask questions live and chat to the guest..
Exclusive At-Home Access
  • Explore the Castle from your own home with Lady Carnarvon as your personal guides.
  • Weekly livestream, a detailed look at a secret or treasure of the castle.
  • Monthly live stream, Lady Carnarvon one-on-one interviews famous figures, remember to get your live questions in!
  • Extraordinary 3D tours, look around rooms no visitors will ever see with Lady Carnarvon as your 3D

Give this unique gift to someone special and invite them into the world of Highclere, where history, elegance, and exclusivity meet.

$ 150.00

  • Welcome package, including branded virtual reality viewing goggles
  • 12 months access to Friends of Highclere live streaming events
  • VIP Invitation to Friends' Summer Garden and Christmas party with Lady Carnarvon
  • Explore the Castle from your own home via our extraordinary 3D tours, new content added every month
  • Weekly Friends on Friday videos with Lady Carnarvon, from different locations around the Castle
  • Privileged ticket access throughout the year
  • Monthly invitation to Lady Carnarvon's Book Club virtually or in person

$ 500.00

  • Bespoke gifts to include a signed limited edition engraving of Highclere Castle
  • Patron's Walk, a unique plaque with your name will be displayed in The Wood of Goodwill
  • Twice a year group zoom call with Lady Carnarvon
  • Classical concert & supper with Lord and Lady Carnarvon. Limited number of tickets available
  • The chance to win a stay at London Lodge
  • All in addition to the benefits awarded to the Friends of Highclere ‘Friend’ plan.

Once you have chosen to subscribe as a Friend or Patron, please complete the form below to create the account. When you click on "Continue" at the bottom you will be taken to the payment page to complete the joining process. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with us for help.

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