🏰✨ A Must for Downton Abbey Fans! 🎩🌸

We spent a brilliant day at Highclere Castle recently, and it honestly couldn’t have been more perfect. We went during one of their festivals, which brought a proper buzz to the place — loads of stalls, exhibitions, and local food and drink dotted around the grounds. One of the best surprises? We got to see the castle’s helicopter in action — quite the sight against the backdrop of that iconic building! The gardens were absolutely picture-perfect — bursting with colour and beautifully kept, the kind of place you could happily sit with a coffee and just take it all in. And the cherry on top? We had the chance to speak with Lady Carnarvon herself — such a warm and engaging host. You can really feel how much love and care she puts into looking after the estate. Of course, being Downton Abbey fans, we had to make the most of exploring all the famous filming spots. My personal favourite was the Drawing Room — proper old-school glamour, rich tones, and that unmistakable English charm. You can almost hear the Dowager Countess chiming in from the corner. Whether you’re a die-hard Downton buff or just enjoy a bit of history and countryside air, Highclere’s well worth the trip. Grand, graceful, and full of character. #highclerecastle #downtonabbey #granddayout #englishheritage #ladyofthecastle #helicoptersighting #drawingroomgoals #gardenwanderings #britishcharm #perioddramalocation #ukdaysout #statelyhomes #festivalvibes #historicengland #countrysideescape #mustseebritain #castlelife