World famous Highclere Castle is the location of world hit series Downton Abbey. Known as ‘s best country house. Nestling in 5000 acres, Highclere is a 19th century trophy house.

Highclere is opening to the public, in aid of war heroes from WWI to those fighting in . They’re promising Spitfires overhead and members of the cast wandering the grounds, -hall bands and an auction of props from the show.

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Don’t miss the cellar, which will take you back further in time; it houses an Egyptology exhibition to mark the discovery by the 5th Earl of Carnarvon of Tutankhamen’s tomb in 1922.

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The castle has become so popular that when resident owners Lord and Lady Carnarvon offered a prize of afternoon tea and a VIP , nearly three-quarters of a million Americans entered the VisitBritain .

Its also a for a real lord and lady with 20 full time staff who to manage the estate every single day. Highclere costs £1 million to maintain per year. 60,000 visitors visit Highclere castle each year.

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