Friends of Highclere Castle
Receive priority access to exclusive events, including personal evenings with Lady Carnarvon, and explore immersive 360° tours of private rooms.
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A personal welcome
Highclere has been our family’s home for many generations, and it has always been a house at its best when it is full of people.
Friends of Highclere began as a way of opening the doors a little wider: to share the films, the evenings, the gardens and the stories with those who love this place as we do, wherever in the world they happen to be.
Every Friday I take members behind the scenes, into rooms, gardens and stories that no public visit can reach. Once a month I host the Book Club: a personal live evening broadcast from the Castle, welcoming a celebrated author for conversation over drinks. It feels nothing like a webinar. It feels like being invited in.
Geordie & Fiona
The Earl & Countess Carnarvon
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Book Club
Join Lady Carnarvon for a personal live evening at Highclere Castle as she welcomes Sir Michael and Lady Clare Morpurgo: authors, storytellers, and founders of Farms for City Children. An evening of warmth, laughter and conversation over champagne and nibbles.
Members can watch live or catch up in the archive at any time. Book Club evenings are included in all membership tiers, no extra ticket needed.
Become a Friend to attendJoin thousands of members worldwide for exclusive access to the Castle, the family, and a community you won’t find anywhere else.
Friend
£10 per month
£120 per year - billed annually
Patron
£35 per month
£420 per year - billed annually
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TBA membership for two
The Castle’s most exclusive circle
What our Friends say
“The Book Club evenings are simply magical. Sitting in my living room in Virginia watching Lady Carnarvon host an author in the actual Castle. I still can’t quite believe it.”
Margaret Whitfield
“I’ve been a Downton fan for years, but becoming a Friend has given me something much deeper: a real connection to the place and the family. Worth every penny.”
Susan Hartley
“The virtual tours take you into rooms you simply cannot access as a visitor. I’ve been to Highclere twice in person. This is something completely different.”
Carol Jennings
“The livestream was fantastic. I felt like part of the family. Such a wonderful way to stay connected with Highclere all year long.”
David Ellison