Highclere Castle and Gardens
Highclere Castle is a splendid example of early Victorian architecture built in 1838-42. Home of the Earl of Carnarvon.
Unique display of Egyptian antiquities. Gift shop, parkland garden, also walled and secret garden and yew walk. Self service tea rooms.
Opening Times
| 2011 (28/03/2011 - 11/04/2011) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00 | 16:30 |
Facilities (click a category name to expand)
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access - To ground floor State Rooms and Egyptian exhibition
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
- 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
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult - Castle & Exhibition | £15.00 per ticket |
| Adult - Castle only | £9.00 per ticket |
| Adult - Exhibition or Castle | £9.00 per ticket |
| Adult - grounds & garden only | £4.00 per ticket |
| Child - Castle & Exhibition | £9.00 per ticket |
| Child - Castle only | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child - Exhibition or Castle | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child - grounds & gardens only | £1.00 per ticket |
| Conc. - Castle & Exhibition | £13.50 per ticket |
| Concession - Exhib. or Castle | £8.00 per ticket |
| Family - Castle & Exhibition | £40.00 per ticket |
| Family - Exhibition or Castle | £22.00 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Awards
- Tourism South East Award -
Tourism South East Member 2010 - Visit Britain Awards - Code of Practice 2009
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M4 jct 13. A34 south for 8 miles.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Newbury. Taxi required.
