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Highclere Castle – the home of Downton Abbey – will open its doors to two guests for a once-in-a-lifetime overnight stay in November through Airbnb – and guests will be treated like royalty. To celebrate the launch of the newly-released Downton Abbey film, super fans will be given an opportunity to immerse themselves in the iconic location of Downton Abbey. Visit Prima to discover how you could book a place. #downtonabbey #highclerecastle #ukholidays #historichomes

Set Decorator Gina Cromwell SDSA, like many of the film crew, is a veteran of DOWNTON ABBEY, as the Set Dec for Seasons 1, 3 & 4. SET DECOR and our resident British history expert, Gene Cane, sat down over tea and a trunk call with Gina to discuss… Enjoy!

As the new Downton Abbey film hits cinemas, John Goodall takes a look at the real history of what has become one of the world’s most famous stately homes, the seat of the Earl of Carnarvon. Photography by Paul Highnam for the Country Life Picture Library.

Downton Abbey - Grand Staircase - so regal.

I always enjoy researching my books but particularly enjoyed the research I did on Highclere and World War Two for my biography “Lady Catherine”, which looked at the life at Highclere and of the wife of the sixth Earl in the interwar years and during the conflict. I am quite disciplined and usually follow the same structure. I start with the historical framework, the politics and the challenges of the time but then move in closer to everyday life at Highclere, in this case the Land Girls…

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At the coldest time of year we try to get ahead and make sure, in advance, that we have ordered in heating oil ahead of time for the Castle, associated houses and some of the Park cottages. In fact the Castle oil tank is on a sophisticated system which should alert the oil delivery company that a reserve level has been reached and we need the tank to be filled. Except that it didn't. Of course it was a weekend, a Saturday , and one of the coldest days. It was Les to the rescue ringing up for…

Singaporean fans of the hit period drama Downton Abbey will be among the first lucky few in the world to step into replicas of the grand dining room, Lady Mary's bedroom and Mrs Patmore's bustling kitchen, at an immersive touring exhibition that opens today at Marina Bay Sands (MBS).