Title: Visit Highclere: 2026 Travel Guide for Highclere, Newbury | Expedia.com [Hotels in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Hotels.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Vacation-Rentals.d6257694.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[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) # Highclere ## Travel Guide ![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) ## Visit Highclere Things to do - Highclere Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Highclere ![pentahotel Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5138/7e8099f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pentahotel Reading Oxford Road Reading England $79 nightly $95 total Feb 13 - Feb 14 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) Good value rooms. Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) ![The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26100/26080/4127003a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Winchester Hotel & Spa Worthy Lane Winchester England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $129 nightly $155 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Room spotless Spa great edition Food good Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F18%2F2026&endDate=2%2F19%2F2026&selected=26080&PinnedHotelID=26080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) ![Village Hotel Basingstoke](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41539700/41539699/1016f406_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Basingstoke Basing View Basingstoke England $69 nightly $83 total Feb 21 - Feb 22 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basingstoke. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (809 reviews) Staff very attentive. Food was lovely. Great size bed, however the space in the room is limited. Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F21%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026&selected=41539699&PinnedHotelID=41539699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) [See all 1,164 properties in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F8%2F2026&endDate=2%2F9%2F2026®ionId=6257694) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hawks Barn: New getaway barn with stunning views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84296100/84296091/dfd25605_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hawks Barn: New getaway barn with stunning views. Highclere, Newbury England Stay at this vacation home in Newbury. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and Netflix. Popular attractions Highclere Castle and Sandham Memorial Chapel are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) We were made to feel very welcome and loved our stay in Hawks Barn. It has been beautifully renovated and had everything that we needed. A real bonus was nearby access to a walk in the grounds of Highclere. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Newbury-Hotels-Hawks-Barn-New-Getaway-Barn-With-Stunning-Views.h84296091.Hotel-Information) ![The Bear ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108880000/108877300/108877296/ccd18d3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bear 1 High St Marlborough England Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ... 7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews) Great room and location. Friendly staff on arrival. Would stay again! Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Marlborough-Hotels-The-Bear.h108877296.Hotel-Information) ![PREMIER SUITES Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15864200/15864193/13cd384e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PREMIER SUITES Reading Minster Court Reading England Stay at this aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oracle and John Lewis Reading are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews) Excellent location . Pleasant staff. Clean but the room has a weird chemical smell . The bedroom is very small while the living area is unnecessarily big !! The lift was out order throughout our 9-day stay . Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Hotels-PREMIER-SUITES-Reading.h15864193.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6257694&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Highclere hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[Feb 7 - Feb 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[Feb 8 - Feb 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 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 lively bars 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 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 lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Newbury-Racecourse-Newbury.d6198531.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Our beautiful glasshouses](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2559395/ff39d60d-f67f-4f2d-87db-3ba71195d0eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-distillery-tour-and-cocktail.a2559395.activity-details) ![Gin Cocktail Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1885468/50ae3826-2d7f-4309-927e-f18a0a494581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour $59 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-cocktail-masterclass-and-tour.a1885468.activity-details) ![Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2510059/0c740a80-f79a-4d98-89ef-7c1dee3c2424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate $109 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/basingstoke-ifly-indoor-skydiving-experience-2-flights-certificate.a2510059.activity-details) [See all activities in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Highclere.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near 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 - Cities near Highclere - Places of interest [Newbury](https://expedia.com/Newbury.dx5644)[Newtown](https://expedia.com/Newtown.dx6084873)[Whitchurch](https://expedia.com/Whitchurch.dx6262601)[Enborne](https://expedia.com/Enborne.dx3000011552)[Old Burghclere](https://expedia.com/Old-Burghclere.dx3000387928) - [Highclere Castle ](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Castle-Newbury.d6083943.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.com/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Vacation-Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.com/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Vacation-Attraction) - [Winchester Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Winchester-Cathedral-Winchester.d6092087.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Reading ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Reading-Reading.d6084009.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madejski Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Madejski-Stadium-Reading.d6083951.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bombay Sapphire Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Bombay-Sapphire-Distillery-Whitchurch.d553248635926569333.Vacation-Attraction) - 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