Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle from Oxford
From Oxford to Highclere Castle. The drive is about 56 minutes and 34.4 miles, by the A4144, A423 and A34. The house is in Hampshire. Capability Brown parkland of 1771 with six follies; gardens include the Monk's Garden and Secret Garden. Architects associated with Highclere Castle include Charles Barry. By road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 22 minutes' drive.
How the day runs
In Oxford, the car collects from wherever you are staying. The executive saloon is chosen to fit the party. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance of Highclere Castle; the chauffeur then waits nearby. If you want lunch away from the house, The Pheasant Inn is about 32 minutes from the gates. Pair it with Shaw House, about 25 minutes by road. The way back to Oxford is about 57 minutes.
- Oxford to Highclere Castle56 min, 34.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Highclere Castle to Oxford57 min, 34.7 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Capability Brown parkland of 1771 with six follies; gardens include the Monk's Garden and Secret Garden.
Source: highclerecastle.co.ukArchitects associated with Highclere Castle include Charles Barry.
Source: wikidata.orgBy road, the closest National Rail station is Newbury (NBY), about 22 minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.orgHome of the Earls of Carnarvon, presented as the 'real Downton Abbey'.
Source: highclerecastle.co.ukEgyptian Exhibition across six rooms on the 5th Earl and Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.
Source: highclerecastle.co.ukMost tours must be pre-booked; large bags are not allowed in the grounds.
Source: highclerecastle.co.ukVisitor parking area available, where picnics are allowed (not in the gardens).
Source: highclerecastle.co.ukOpening: General admission mainly in spring and summer, plus special seasonal tours and events; gardens open only when the castle is.
Source: highclerecastle.co.uk
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Questions
How far is Highclere Castle from Oxford?
About 56 minutes (34.4 miles) via the A4144, A423 and A34 in clear traffic; the return is about 57 minutes.
Where can we stay nearby?
The Pheasant Inn is about 32 minutes by road from Highclere Castle.
Can we add a second house?
Shaw House is about 25 minutes from Highclere Castle.
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