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The Egyptian collection, a private tour

Lady Carnarvon opens a part of Highclere rarely seen, the extraordinary Egyptian collection assembled by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon, who funded the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

8 minutesJune 2026History & heritage
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Royal Ascot, three centuries of racing & pageantry

The Carnarvon family's relationship with Royal Ascot stretches back generations. Lady Carnarvon shares the stories, the fashions and the extraordinary heritage of racing at the Castle.

12 minutesJune 2026Events & seasons
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The walled garden in spring

A private walk through the walled kitchen garden as spring arrives at Highclere, the heritage apple trees, the cutting borders and the kitchen garden that supplies the Castle's table.

7 minutesMay 2026The gardens
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The Book Club

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Kate Mosse in conversation with Lady Carnarvon

An evening of history, fiction and the stories that endure, Kate Mosse joins Lady Carnarvon for drinks, nibbles and a conversation that ranged from Languedoc to Highclere itself.

72 minutesMarch 2026Book Club evening
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Joanna Trollope, an evening of literature & life

One of Britain's most beloved novelists joins Lady Carnarvon for a private evening that moves from writing to family, from tradition to change, and back to Highclere.

58 minutesFebruary 2026Book Club evening
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Virtual Highclere

Rooms never open to the public, 35 tours
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Virtual Highclere  ·  360° immersive

The State Drawing Room

Perhaps the most beautiful room in the Castle, and one that has never been opened to the public. Explore every corner of this extraordinary space at your own pace, in full 360°.

Interactive2025Rooms & interiors
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Virtual Highclere  ·  360° immersive

The Music Room

Look up and lose yourself in one of England's most remarkable painted ceilings. This immersive tour of the Music Room reveals architectural details invisible to the naked eye during a visit.

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