Enjoy A Private Lunch In The Magnificent Dining Room At Highclere Castle


The hit British series “Downton Abbey,” is enthralling viewers on both sides of the Atlantic, inspiring a fan-following so devoted that a pilgrimage to Highclere Castle has become a serious tourist attraction. The popularity of “Downton Abbey” has made getting tickets difficult, but with NoteWorthy, the industry leader in luxury travel experiences for discerning independent traveler to Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland, its private access all the way. Guests are personally greeted by an expert guide at the massive front doors and step into the privileged domain lived in by few but known to millions. Inside, guests have ample time to view the opulently furnished rooms filled with fine art and family photos that remind guests Highclere isn’t just a backdrop, it’s a home still occupied by Eighth Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. Reminiscent of the extravagant dining room scenes at “Downton,” guests will enjoy a leisurely lunch in the magnificent dining room with its nearly life-size painting by Anthony Van Dyck of a mounted Charles I.

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