Downton Abbey Experience

2025 Opening: Downton Abbey Experience 🏰✨ 5-Day Itinerary: "From Royal Edinburgh to Downton Abbey Elegance" --- 📅 Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh – Explore Old Town Check in: Stay near the Royal Mile or Grassmarket. Highlights: Edinburgh Castle St Giles’ Cathedral Explore the Royal Mile Dinner: The Witchery or Angels with Bagpipes --- 📅 Day 2: Edinburgh Culture & Views Morning: Hike up Arthur’s Seat or Calton Hill Midday: National Museum of Scotland Afternoon: Holyrood Palace Evening: Whisky tasting or ghost tour Dinner: Dishoom or The Devil’s Advocate --- 📅 Day 3: Travel Day – Edinburgh to London (for Downton Abbey) Morning: Take a high-speed train to London (~4.5 hours) Book Edinburgh Waverley → London King’s Cross Afternoon: Check into a London hotel or near Newbury if heading straight to Highclere Castle Evening: Light dinner and rest --- 📅 Day 4: Downton Abbey Day – Visit Highclere Castle Book Tickets in Advance: highclerecastle.co.uk Travel: Train from London Paddington to Newbury (~1 hr), then short taxi ride to Highclere Castle Highlights: Castle tour (drawing room, library, dining room) Stroll the gardens and Egyptian Exhibition Lunch: Tea room on-site or local pub in Newbury Return: Back to London in the evening --- 📅 Day 5: Departure or Explore London If time permits, explore: Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey British Museum Fly home from London Heathrow or Gatwick --- 🎫 Practical Notes: Highclere Castle is open seasonally (mainly spring–early autumn); check dates and book well ahead. For maximum ease, some companies offer Downton Abbey day tours from London (transport + tickets). Want a chauffeur-driven day or overnight stay nearby? I can suggest luxury options too.