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Tunbridge Wells

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle is a grade 1 listed country house built 1679 and largely renovated in 1840’s with a park designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century. Highclere Castle has been used for many films locations and for the very popular Downton Abbey.

We will be on a self guided tour of the The house , the Egyptian exhibition and gardens.

There is a Tearoom that serves hot and cold food and drinks all day.

You may book on-line here.
You may confirm payment here.

Event type: Outings
Date: 14th July 2026
Organiser:
Cost: £48 to cover house entrance, Egyptian exhibition, gardens, coach, and driver's gratuity
Booking: Note that booking is required.

Pick ups:
Crescent Road opposite the Assembly Halls 9.00am
Bus stop St John’s Road opposite the local Sainsburys 9.10am
Southborough Fountain bus stop 9.20am

Expected time of arrival  11.30am

Time of return departure 16.30pm
Expected time of arrival in TW’s 18.45/19.00pm