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) ![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) ![The quintessential shot of Highclere Castle on a dreary English day.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/04b7de46-a599-4956-bcb5-353e8144a75f.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/c0042c78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pentahotel Reading Oxford Road Reading England $80 nightly $95 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews) This is my second time staying here and has always been very good. It was still good, but I was disturbed alot by the neighbour next door talking incredibly loudly on his phone. Also, I would have liked to not receive an email the day before I am due to check out, asking me to check out online. I ... Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) ![The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26100/26080/0e859055_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Winchester Hotel & Spa Worthy Lane Winchester England $110 nightly $133 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) Great Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=26080&PinnedHotelID=26080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) ![Village Hotel Basingstoke](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41540000/41539700/41539699/a56a6130_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Village Hotel Basingstoke Basing View Basingstoke England $58 nightly $70 total Apr 10 - Apr 11 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! (838 reviews) Always had good stay with village before but this time there was problem at check in as I booked through Expedia. Paid through Expedia, and only had to pay for late check out at hotel but they tried to take full stay and the extra payment. They kept saying there was issue as there was insufficient ... Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F10%2F2026&endDate=4%2F11%2F2026&selected=41539699&PinnedHotelID=41539699&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) [See all 1,183 properties in Highclere](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F26%2F2026&endDate=3%2F27%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/85000000/84300000/84296100/84296091/3acb281e_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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (18 reviews) Comfortable stay Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Marlborough-Hotels-The-Bear.h108877296.Hotel-Information) ![PREMIER SUITES Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15864200/15864193/3626d4d6_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! (163 reviews) Spotless apartment, very helpful and friendly staff, I arrived out of hours and it checkin was secure and easy. Great location too. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](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=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%2F2026)[Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F5%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 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 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 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 lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Newbury-Racecourse-Newbury.d6198531.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Highclere Castle in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/253094/ca585ffd-0f17-4890-959a-8c10a3575de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour $193 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/highclere-castle.a253094.activity-details) ![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 $29 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 $61 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-cocktail-masterclass-and-tour.a1885468.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 - 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