Going to down town abbey next year

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Right folks. I'm looking for advice. I want to take the war office to see Highclere Castle as she loves wandering around these old piles and also because Downton Abbey was shot there.
My initial plan is to fly into London stay there from Thursday to Sunday take in a show. Go to the your head gaffers house to show it and the changing of the guard😇 and then jump on a train to visit Highclere Castle.
Alternatively I was thinking of driving and catching the ferry. The problem is Highclere Castle is a 5+ hr drive. The plan would be drive down visit some spots on the way culimating in visiting the castle and staying somewhere near and leave the London bit for another time
So is there any more touristy spots on the way down we could visit to the castle and can you recommend a nice place areas to stay on the way down and around the castle
Thanks as always
 
If you’re coming from Bristol - Stone Henge?
 
Your spot on Wessie thanks for that info will have a gander
Cheers AndrewA
 
I'm no expert but I don't think the train station terminates anywhere near Highclere so I'd expect an expensive taxi ride from Newbury.
 
Good pub in Highclere, rooms and lodges too - perfect for stopping before the ferry @ Portsmouth
 
Pukmeister said:
I'm no expert but I don't think the train station terminates anywhere near Highclere so I'd expect an expensive taxi ride from Newbury.
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According to Google from Newbury is a 15 min taxi ride thanks foe the heads up
 
Bear Hotel also in Hungerford has a lot character, being an old coaching inn. I used to stay there many years ago with the Honda Owners Club. Lots of oak panelling. Seems to be a Greene King place so the food is probably a bit generic now, so I would dine elsewhere in the evening. Greene King breakfasts are usually pretty good and of course you will find Abbott ale to drink.
This place has parking.
 
Cheers lads for all the info. I'll digest it and make a decision whether to fly to London and head out to Highclere or drive over and stay in the region
 
Make sure you book - it’s popular and as i understand it you need a timed booking
 
dub 24 said:
JB What's the name of the pub Highclere please
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I'm sure it's this one

Carnarvon Arms | Pub, Restaurant & Hotel in Newbury, Hampshire

Steeped in history, the Carnarvon Arms pub and hotel offers delicous food, great ales as well as charming accomodation in Highclere, North Wessex Downs.
www.thecarnarvonarmshotel.com www.thecarnarvonarmshotel.com

Although the Canarvon Arms isn't actually in Highclere village. Then again, neither is Highclere Castle although you can access it from the village via a very long walk along footpaths & bridleways etc

The Red House is in Highclere Village but I don't think they have rooms to stay in? :unsure:

THE PUB | The Red House

www.thehighclereredhouse.com www.thehighclereredhouse.com

A good pub/restaurant with rooms is The Jack Russell at Faccombe. It's close ish to Highclere but very rural and despite its location can get quite busy if there's a shoot on

www.thejackrussellinn.com

The Jack Russell Inn, Netherton Hill, Faccombe, Andover, SP11 0DS

A classic country pub with 11 rooms set on the Faccombe Estate in the North Wessex Downs in Hampshire
www.thejackrussellinn.com www.thejackrussellinn.com
 
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dub 24 said:
Cheers lads for all the info. I'll digest it and make a decision whether to fly to London and head out to Highclere or drive over and stay in the region
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I would suggest you come in the car as there's loads to see if SWMBO loves old buildings etc
 
dub 24 said:
JB What's the name of the pub Highclere please
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This one at Burghclere

Carpenters Arms, Burghclere, Newbury, pub food & b&b accommodation just off the A34

Rather than just another pub, The Carpenters Arms is a proper country pub with 6 character accommodation rooms and serving good, honest pub food, Sunday Lunch & real ales, just half a mile from Newbury bypass. Close to Newbury racecourse, Highclere Castle for Downton Abbey fans and right on the...
carpentersarms-burghclere.co.uk

Literally just off the main A34 and into the pretty village

We stopped there in the way to the night ferry at Pompey, on the bikes in mid September

Had rooms and lodges

Good vibe with lots of locals using it
 
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