To visit, book tickets in advance online and arrive early. The Countess of Carnarvon, who runs the house, recommends making a day of an adventure to Highclere, especially during nice weather. “Above ...

Hindsight may be 20/20, and Downton Abbey may seem like an obvious hit drama to you — but, believe it or not, the producers and those involved in season one didn’t know the historical series about the ...

If you want to live like a royal on a commoner’s budget, now’s your chance: Highclere Castle, the real-life castle that stands in for Downton Abbey on the PBS series, is going up for rent on Airbnb.

As a huge Downton Abbey fan, I’ve been lucky enough to visit Highclere Castle – the “real Downton Abbey” – a few times, and have learned so much by talking to Lady Carnarvon, who calls Highclere home.

Step inside the Crawleys' world with a visit to the filming locations that brought Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale to life. From Highclere Castle to Basildon Park, experience the grandeur, traditions ...

Travel 'Downton Abbey' castle: 7 reasons to visit Highclere Fans around the world were distraught when "Downton Abbey" ended its sixth and final season. Aunt Violet, Carson, Lady Mary, Spratt and ...

My cries were in vain. The crowd clogging the slick sidewalk did not part, or even budge. With no other option, I played the part of Oliver Twist — minus the petty theft — and dodged sharp elbows and ...

An exceptional invitation from Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the 8th Countess of Highclere Castle. Visit with Lady Fiona Carnarvon, the 8th Countess of Highclere Castle! Riding together on horseback over the ...

Last week, I hitched a ride with Viking Cruise—you know, the folks who sponsor Downton Abbey–to visit Highclere Castle, the real-life castle that stands in for the home of Lord and Lady Grantham in ...

Highclere Castle recently returned to screens as the stand-in for Downton Abbey. But life on the sprawling 5,000-acre isn't ...