Title: Highclere Travel Guide: Best of Highclere, Newbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Highclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Highclere-Hotels.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Highclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Highclere-Holiday-Rentals.d6257694.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Highclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Highclere.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Highclere Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Highclere.d6257694.Car-Hire-Guide)[Highclere Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Highclere.d6257694.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Highclere Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Vehicles of ‘Downton Abbey’ on display @ Highclere Castle, Highclere, Berkshire, UK (Sep 2018): venue of the popular TV Series.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/8e969a92-5bd9-42b0-9fee-11338f49fe8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Vehicles of ‘Downton Abbey’ on display @ Highclere Castle, Highclere, Berkshire, UK (Sep 2018): venue of the popular TV Series.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/8e969a92-5bd9-42b0-9fee-11338f49fe8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A busy Bee enjoying the garden of Highclere Castle (aka Downton Abbey), Berkshire, UK (Sept 2018). #nature #naturalworld #bees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/efcb22f9-6097-4dd7-a410-858df77b9b39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Film famous Highclere castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/a27f6f47-ce3a-44e1-b6e2-1401d80619a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the gardens of Highclere Castle on a bright Autumn day, Highclere, Berkshire, UK (Sep 2018).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257694/6158f590-3cd5-4f62-83b0-50d884580f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Highclere Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6257694) - Top hotels in Highclere - Top Holiday Rentals in Highclere ![pentahotel Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5138/7e8099f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pentahotel Reading Oxford Road Reading England £77 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews) Staff were helpful. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) ![Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2780000/2773900/2773823/757d6db6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House Sutton Scotney Winchester England £86 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Driving into the hotel was quite dark and the main entrance was not lit up. Parking was difficult to find and no signs for disabled parking visible. The room on entry had a bad odour. However the dinner was lovely and staff friendly., but srroundings were very dull in the restaurant. The hotel itself ... Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2773823&PinnedHotelID=2773823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) ![The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26100/26080/4127003a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Winchester Hotel & Spa Worthy Lane Winchester England £83 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Winchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) The cleaning staff showed up late in the day so we never had our room cleaned.And found that the room was very dark which made it hard to do hair and makeup Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=26080&PinnedHotelID=26080&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6257694) [See all 1,156 properties in Highclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6257694) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hawks Barn: New getaway barn with stunning views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84300000/84296100/84296091/dfd25605_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hawks Barn: New getaway barn with stunning views. Highclere, Newbury England Stay at this holiday home in Newbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and Netflix. Popular attractions Highclere Castle and Sandham Memorial Chapel are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) We were made to feel very welcome and loved our stay in Hawks Barn. It has been beautifully renovated and had everything that we needed. A real bonus was nearby access to a walk in the grounds of Highclere. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Hotels-Hawks-Barn-New-Getaway-Barn-With-Stunning-Views.h84296091.Hotel-Information) ![The Bear ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108880000/108877300/108877296/ccd18d3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bear 1 High St Marlborough England Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ... 7.4/10 Good! (15 reviews) Excellent Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marlborough-Hotels-The-Bear.h108877296.Hotel-Information) ![City Wall House by House of Fisher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8407700/8407695/71c93e10_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Wall House by House of Fisher 26 West Street Reading England Stay at this 4-star apartment in Reading. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Nirvana Spa and Broad ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (86 reviews) Clean room and all amenities Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-City-Wall-House-By-House-Of-Fisher.h8407695.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Highclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6257694&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Highclere hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23)[22 Feb - 23 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[23 Feb - 24 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6257694&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Highclere Castle showing landscape views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083943/e7d8be63-e3b0-432b-b4e1-d39b556a0c90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highclere Castle Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Highclere-Castle-Newbury.d6083943.Attraction) ![Snowdrops at Welford Park, where the Great British Bake Off is filmed. February 2020](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084013/c128c765-8f07-4433-9b5f-6ecae93f73ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Welford Park You can find out about the history of Welford with a visit to Welford Park. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Welford-Park-Newbury.d6084013.Attraction) ![Donnington Castle featuring a sunset, heritage architecture and building ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/28fb7bb5-e337-444a-af07-b1a9b9646635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donnington Castle Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Donnington-Castle-Newbury.d6083931.Attraction) ![West Berkshire Museum featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084017/a1b181b1-c2a3-4d3a-93e7-3b30b0116f36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Berkshire Museum Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Berkshire-Museum-Newbury.d6084017.Attraction) ![Shaw House showing a house and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263751/158c2a95-5fe9-48b2-85d9-7ab5f172c407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shaw House After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaw-House-Newbury.d6263751.Attraction) #### Newbury Racecourse Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities such as golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury-Racecourse-Newbury.d6198531.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Gin Cocktail Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1885468/50ae3826-2d7f-4309-927e-f18a0a494581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-cocktail-masterclass-and-tour.a1885468.activity-details) ![Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2510059/0c740a80-f79a-4d98-89ef-7c1dee3c2424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate £80 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/basingstoke-ifly-indoor-skydiving-experience-2-flights-certificate.a2510059.activity-details) [See all activities in Highclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Highclere.d6257694.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Highclere ![Newbury which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5644/73f5dcdc-59f0-43a6-86fc-924010facb00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newbury ![Heavy Load](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5644/15b8a0b9-d866-40c6-b3e6-2e52ca9fd914.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Clive Warneford](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/18139) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Newtown ![Whitchurch on Thames village in Great Britain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262601/36b79c87-51e7-4974-9900-87139a94aa73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Whitchurch ![Pastures, Enborne Fields alongside Avery's Pightle with a view towards Wash Common.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011552/07e725f5-c695-425c-9d8e-b279cd5440f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Smith](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2562) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Enborne - Cities near Highclere - Places of interest [Newbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Newbury.dx5644)[Newtown](https://expedia.co.uk/Newtown.dx6084873)[Whitchurch](https://expedia.co.uk/Whitchurch.dx6262601)[Enborne](https://expedia.co.uk/Enborne.dx3000011552)[Old Burghclere](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Burghclere.dx3000387928) - [Highclere Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Highclere-Castle-Newbury.d6083943.Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Attraction) - [South Downs National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Downs-National-Park-England.d6281494.Attraction) - [Winchester Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Cathedral-Winchester.d6092087.Attraction) - [University of Reading ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Reading-Reading.d6084009.Attraction) - [Chiltern Hills ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chiltern-Hills-England.d553248634855571068.Attraction) - [Madejski Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Madejski-Stadium-Reading.d6083951.Attraction) - [Bombay Sapphire Distillery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bombay-Sapphire-Distillery-Whitchurch.d553248635926569333.Attraction) - [Kennet & Avon Canal ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennet-Avon-Canal-England.d553248621533024150.Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Attraction) - [Winchester Christmas Market ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Christmas-Market-Winchester.d553248621563222633.Attraction) - [Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Science-Centre-And-Planetarium-Winchester.d6265020.Attraction) - [Oracle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Oracle-Reading-City-Centre.d6083965.Attraction) - [Watermill Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Watermill-Theatre-Newbury.d6263749.Attraction) - [Wokefield Park Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wokefield-Park-Golf-Club-Reading.d6260372.Attraction) - [Welford Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Welford-Park-Newbury.d6084013.Attraction) - [Donnington Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Donnington-Castle-Newbury.d6083931.Attraction) - [Royal Berkshire Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Berkshire-Hospital-Reading.d6279622.Attraction) - 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