Title: Things to Do in Highclere in 2026 | Expedia.com [Highclere Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Highclere.dx6257694)[Hotels in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Hotels.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Highclere](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Highclere.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Highclere.d6257694.Car-Rental-Guide)[Highclere Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Highclere.d6257694.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Highclere ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Highclere Types of activities [Highclere Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Highclere.dx6257694) ![Vehicles of ‘Downton Abbey’ on display @ Highclere Castle, Highclere, Berkshire, UK (Sep 2018): venue of the popular TV Series.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/8e969a92-5bd9-42b0-9fee-11338f49fe8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vehicles of ‘Downton Abbey’ on display @ Highclere Castle, Highclere, Berkshire, UK (Sep 2018): venue of the popular TV Series.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/8e969a92-5bd9-42b0-9fee-11338f49fe8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A busy Bee enjoying the garden of Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey), Berkshire, UK (Sept 2018). #nature #naturalworld #bees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/efcb22f9-6097-4dd7-a410-858df77b9b39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Film famous Highclere castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/a27f6f47-ce3a-44e1-b6e2-1401d80619a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the gardens of Highclere Castle on a bright Autumn day, Highclere, Berkshire, UK (Sep 2018).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/6158f590-3cd5-4f62-83b0-50d884580f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6257694) ## Recommended things to do in Highclere | Number of things to do | 6 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Cloth and Kings: Audio Tour of Newbury's History and Architecture](/things-to-do/cloth-and-kings-audio-tour-of-newburys-history-and-architecture.a51196614.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [West Berkshire,UK: The Living Rainforest Centre Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/west-berkshire-uk-the-living-rainforest-centre-entry-ticket.a50426570.activity-details)[Cloth and Kings: Audio Tour of Newbury's History and Architecture](/things-to-do/cloth-and-kings-audio-tour-of-newburys-history-and-architecture.a51196614.activity-details)[Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail](/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-distillery-tour-and-cocktail.a2559395.activity-details)[Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour](/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-cocktail-masterclass-and-tour.a1885468.activity-details)[Portsmouth Port to London with BOMBAY Sapphire Distillery Experience on the...](/things-to-do/portsmouth-port-to-london-with-bombay-sapphire-distillery-experience-on-the-way.a1753636.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [West Berkshire,UK: The Living Rainforest Centre Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/west-berkshire-uk-the-living-rainforest-centre-entry-ticket.a50426570.activity-details)[Cloth and Kings: Audio Tour of Newbury's History and Architecture](/things-to-do/cloth-and-kings-audio-tour-of-newburys-history-and-architecture.a51196614.activity-details) | | With kids | [West Berkshire,UK: The Living Rainforest Centre Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/west-berkshire-uk-the-living-rainforest-centre-entry-ticket.a50426570.activity-details)[Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail](/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-distillery-tour-and-cocktail.a2559395.activity-details) | ## What to do in Highclere --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Highclere? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Highclere ![Highclere Castle showing landscape views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083943/e7d8be63-e3b0-432b-b4e1-d39b556a0c90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highclere Castle 4.5/5(23 reviews) Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds. [](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Castle-Newbury.d6083943.Vacation-Attraction) ![Snowdrops at Welford Park, where the Great British Bake Off is filmed. February 2020](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084013/c128c765-8f07-4433-9b5f-6ecae93f73ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Welford Park You can find out about the history of Welford with a trip to Welford Park. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Welford-Park-Newbury.d6084013.Vacation-Attraction) ![Donnington Castle showing heritage architecture, building ruins and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/28fb7bb5-e337-444a-af07-b1a9b9646635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donnington Castle 5/5(1 review) Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. [](https://expedia.com/Donnington-Castle-Newbury.d6083931.Vacation-Attraction) ![West Berkshire Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084017/a1b181b1-c2a3-4d3a-93e7-3b30b0116f36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Berkshire Museum Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people. [](https://expedia.com/West-Berkshire-Museum-Newbury.d6084017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shaw House which includes heritage elements and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263751/158c2a95-5fe9-48b2-85d9-7ab5f172c407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shaw House After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences. [](https://expedia.com/Shaw-House-Newbury.d6263751.Vacation-Attraction) #### Newbury Racecourse Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities like golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Newbury-Racecourse-Newbury.d6198531.Vacation-Attraction) #### Watermill Theatre Enjoy a performance at Watermill Theatre, a storied theater in Speen. Savor the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Watermill-Theatre-Newbury.d6263749.Vacation-Attraction) #### Newbury Town Hall After visiting Newbury Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newbury. While you're here, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Newbury-Town-Hall-Newbury.d6083963.Vacation-Attraction) #### Donnington Grove Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Newbury at Donnington Grove Country Club. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.com/Donnington-Grove-Country-Club-Newbury.d6260345.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Highclere ![Newbury which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5644/73f5dcdc-59f0-43a6-86fc-924010facb00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newbury ![Heavy Load](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5644/15b8a0b9-d866-40c6-b3e6-2e52ca9fd914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Clive Warneford](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/18139) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Newtown ![Whitchurch on Thames village in Great Britain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262601/36b79c87-51e7-4974-9900-87139a94aa73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whitchurch ![Pastures, Enborne Fields alongside Avery's Pightle with a view towards Wash Common.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011552/07e725f5-c695-425c-9d8e-b279cd5440f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Smith](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2562) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Enborne ![Ladle Hill Barrow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000387928/cf200e0b-5774-4988-b984-8e99368f63e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [ian freeman](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2750268?with_photo_id=25858253) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Old Burghclere ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Highclere worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Highclere? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Highclere? ### Is three days enough to stay in Highclere? ### Is Highclere a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Highclere with kids? > - [West Berkshire,UK: The Living Rainforest Centre Entry Ticket](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/west-berkshire-uk-the-living-rainforest-centre-entry-ticket.a50426570.activity-details) > - [Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-distillery-tour-and-cocktail.a2559395.activity-details) ### What to do in Highclere for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Highclere?