Member Privileges
“Membership is an invitation to experience Highclere more intimately — from priority access to our most cherished events, to exclusive editions and quiet moments within the Castle.”
— Lady Carnarvon
Exclusive Event
An intimate evening in the Saloon with Lord & Lady Carnarvon, private receptions & garden celebrations
Priority Access
Advance 4-week access window for Summer Castle tours, concerts & holiday galas
Member Savings
Special member savings on guided estate walks, history lectures & seasonal admissions
Member Ballot
Exclusive member ballot for rare Castle artifacts, signed editions & curated experiences
Estate Special
Downton Abbey Lego Ideas set signed by Lady Carnarvon
Year-Round
Free entry to Stonehenge & 400+ English Heritage sites plus 10% Castle Shop discount
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Highclere Exclusive Collection
One hundred winners each receive one of the very first 100 sets of the new LEGO® Downton Abbey model of Highclere Castle, individually signed by Lord & Lady Carnarvon.
Highclere Castle Gift Shop
Every visit to the Highclere Castle gift shop, both online and in person, carries an ongoing 10% Friends discount on books, gins, homeware, and souvenirs.
Highclere Castle Events
Intimate private receptions and drinks held inside the iconic Saloon, reserved strictly for Friends of Highclere with personal remarks by Lord & Lady Carnarvon.
Highclere Castle Events
Four weeks advance priority window to secure admissions for high-demand summer castle visits, garden celebrations, Christmas fairs, and outdoor concerts.
Highclere Castle Events
Friends receive preferential member ticket rates on seasonal admission, author talks, history lectures, and garden walk experiences.
English Heritage
Enjoy complimentary entry for the pass holder and one guest to Stonehenge (just 18 miles away), Kenilworth Castle, Osborne House, Dover Castle, and over 400 properties.
Highclere Castle Events
Relax in a quiet, comfortable sanctuary reserved exclusively for Friends and guests during public open days, featuring complimentary refreshments.
Highclere Castle Events
Guaranteed access to the dedicated Friends' car park near the North Lodge entrance for swift arrival and departures during festival and open days.
Newbury Racecourse
Annual race meeting at Newbury Racecourse with reserved enclosure access, champagne reception, and paddock introductions with Lord & Lady Carnarvon.
Newbury Racecourse
Friends receive 20% off general admission and premier enclosure tickets for all public fixtures across the Newbury racing season for up to 4 guests.
Viking Cruises
Specially hosted European river and ocean voyages featuring an exclusive lecture series by Lady Carnarvon on English history and country house heritage.
English Heritage
Private invitations to curator-led evening tours, conservation insights, and historical lectures not accessible to the general public.