Highclere Castle and Gardens

Highclere Castle, home of the Earl of Carnarvon, is a splendid example of early Victorian architecture built in 1838-42.

Exciting new Egyptian exhibition;’ Capability’ Brown inspired parkland; walled and secret garden and yew walk. Gift shop. Self service tea rooms

Opening Times

2011 28 Mar 2011 - 11 Apr 2011

2011 4 Jul 2011 - 2 Sep 2011

* Last entry 3.30pm

Awards

• Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2009
• Tourism South East Award - Tourism South East Member 2010

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is M4 jct 13. A34 south for 8 miles.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Newbury. Taxi required.

 Facilities

Accessibility

• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Ramp/Level Access - To ground floor State Rooms and Egyptian exhibition
• Wheelchair user accessible - To ground floor State Rooms and Egyptian exhibition

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site cafe/restaurant
• Picnic Site

Payment Methods

• Approx length of visit - 2 - 3 hours
• Delta accepted
• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
• Maestro Accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Max group size - 120
• Min group size - 20 for Group Rates
• Open by appointment only - subject to availability
• Special group rates
• Visa accepted

Establishment Features

• Printed Material in Foreign Languages
• Toilets

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted - Booking essential
• Guided Tours Available for Groups - Usually weekday only.
• Guided Tours Available for Individuals - Usually weekdays only.
• Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups - Usually week days only
• Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals - Usually week days only

Languages spoken

• German spoken

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

• French printed material
• Italian printed material
• Spanish printed material