Your membership identity
Friends’
Friends’
Pass
Your Friends’ Pass is your membership identity at Highclere Castle events and at partner venues. Show the QR code on your phone and a member of staff can scan it instantly to verify your membership and access your privileges.
Dedicated Friends’ entrance
Access the dedicated Friends’ area at Highclere events, scanned at the gate by a member of staff.
Priority car parking
Complimentary priority parking at all Highclere events. Show your Pass at the car park entrance.
Gift shop discount
10% discount in the Highclere Castle gift shop on every visit. Show your Pass at the till.
Friends’ hospitality
Access to exclusive Friends’ hospitality areas at select events throughout the year.
Partner venues & experiences
Present your Pass at partner venues, English Heritage, Newbury Races, Viking Cruises and more. See Member Benefits for the full list.
How scanning works
Staff at Highclere and partner venues use a dedicated app. Your name, membership tier and validity appear instantly on their screen, no need to say a word. Your QR code is unique to you and rotates periodically for security.
Friends of Highclere Castle
Digital membership pass
Friend
Sarah Thompson
Member since March 2024
FOH–2024–0847–ST
Priority parking
Your Friends’ Car Pass
A printable pass carrying your vehicle registration AB12 CDE and a code the team can scan at the gate. Print it and leave it on the dashboard when you arrive for events. Change of car? Update the registration in your account and download a fresh one.
Download my car pass (PDF)Physical membership card
Your Friends of Highclere membership card has been posted to your registered address. Not received it? Contact us and we’ll arrange a replacement.