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The Countess of Carnarvon: A Year at Highclere

Join Lady Carnarvon as she reveals the daily rhythms, seasonal changes and timeless traditions of one of Britain’s most iconic stately homes.

Built in a bygone era, Highclere Castle and its surrounding five-thousand-acre estate is a place where history breathes through its walls and verdant landscapes.

From the grandeur of Victorian architecture to the whispers of Anglo-Saxon roots, every stone and tree has a story to tell. Lady Carnarvon shares tales of past residents, from Lady Almina's legendary 1920s parties to the enigmatic ghosts that roam the halls of the castle.

With the passing months and seasons, Lady Carnarvon reveals what it truly means to live and work in this extraordinary home. From gardening, entertaining, exploring the outdoors with their eight dogs and opening the gates to a film crew – hosting them for many weeks and seasons – and culminating in the latest Downton Abbey film.

Highclere is where history, royalty, nature, and community weave together in a tapestry as rich as the castle itself.

This event will take place in Westlands Ballroom.

Tickets: £16.00
Footlights: Discount applies
 

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