Noteworthy Events invite you to Experience Downton Abbey
There are millions of worldwide fans of the hit television period drama ‘Downton Abbey’, and they now have a chance to discover the truth about the building where the show is filmed, Highclere Castle. This magnificent castle is the location for all the external scenes of the hugely successful and Emmy winning series.
For £7900, die hard ‘Downton Abbey’ fans can step into the life led by the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon in a specially designed package that has been put together by NoteWorthy Events. There will be a maximum of four devotees staying there at any one time and they will truly get to see how the other half lives.
- Arrive atHighclereCastleto be greeted personally by the eighth Earl & Countess of Carnarvon under the soaring Gothic columns of the entrance toHighclereCastle. Your day begins with tea and coffee served in the Countess’s private morning room.
- Continue with a tour of the State Rooms with either the Earl or the Countess. Walking through the vaulted salon to the drawing room evokes a curious mixture of the familiar and unfamiliar. The setting is unmistakablyDownton, but the tables and mantelpieces are crowded with framed photographs of the Carnarvon family, with an occasional royal thrown in for good measure!
- Enjoy a private lunch in the State Dining Room accompanied by fine wines chosen by the Earl from his own wine cellar. See a glimpse of the fictionalCrawley’s home, while truly getting a taste of being ‘to the manor born’.
- After lunch, be transported in one of the Earl’s private 4×4 off-road vehicles toBeacon Hill. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon (who funded and assisted Howard Carter’s investigations, culminating in the discovery of Tutankhamen’s fabulous tomb in 1922) is buried at the summit and see the remains of an Iron Age fort. If the weather is inclement, enjoy an escorted tour of Highclere’s Egyptogology Exhibition. Housed in the cellar, guests have the opportunity to view ancient artifacts from earlier digs as well as a reconstruction of the entrance to the young pharaoh’s tomb with peepholes to peer through as Carter did when he broke a hole in the door to the burial chamber with the Earl behind him. Written on the wall is Carnarvon and Carter’s thrilling exchange: “Can you see anything?” “Yes, wonderful things!” What a good way to describe a visit toHighclereCastleitself!
- The visit ends with the serving of High Tea, at which guests have an opportunity to gain an intimate and informal insight into the working life of the Countess.
- To commemorate the visit, guests receive complimentary copies of Lady Fiona Carnarvon’s books, including a new biography “Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey,” with an opportunity to have a personal dedication written by the Countess herself.
This exclusive Highclere Castle package must be booked in advance and is subject to availability. For those wishing to experience the wonders of Edwardian life a little longer, NoteWorthy Events offers a variety of independent travel components: hotel stays, chauffeur-driven cars or specially designed sightseeing excursions that can be added to this specially designed Downton Abbey experience.
NoteWorthy Events designs award-winning, exclusive journeys for first timers and sophisticated travelers to the United Kingdom. Work with one of NoteWorthy Events’ experts to create a custom designed, privately guided tour that features elegant journeys to historic cities and castles, gourmet dining experiences, relaxed getaways and exhilarating sporting events. Call +44 (0) 20 3051 5165 to speak with a travel specialist or go to www.noteworthyevents.com to search for extraordinary journey ideas to create a personalized travel experience to your choice destination in the United Kingdom.
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