Where was Downton Abbey filmed?

HIGHCLERE CASTLE, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

The show's creator Julian Fellowes had this stunning castle in mind when imagining the shows grand setting, and with over 1,000 acres of surrounding parkland, there's plenty to see.

Where is the village of Downton Abbey filmed?

Bampton. The charming village of Bampton was used to film the village of 'Downton' and is therefore one of the most popular places to visit for Downton Abbey fans.

Where is the real house in Downton Abbey?

Highclere Castle, stately home in Hampshire, England, owned by the earls of Carnarvon. The castle has more than 200 rooms and stands on a tract of about 1,060 acres (430 hectares). It gained fame as the setting for the television series Downton Abbey (2010–15).

Where were the interior scenes of Downton Abbey filmed?

(Downton Abbey scenes that depict the interiors of Grantham House were shot at Basildon Park in Berkshire, the same county west of London where Highclere Castle is located. Owned by the National Trust, this filming location does offer bookable guided tours.)

Where is Grantham village filmed?

The major filming location of Downton Abbey is Highclere Castle in Hampshire which plays the ancestral home of Lord Grantham and the Crawley's.

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What beach did they use in Downton Abbey?

Sandy beaches and great views of the South Downs make this Blue Flag beach a popular spot for days out. You might also recognise it as one of the locations used in Downton Abbey.

Where is Yew Tree Farm from Downton Abbey?

Cogges Manor Farm in the Cotswolds is better known as Yew Tree Farm in Downton Abbey.

How much does Downton Abbey pay to use Highclere Castle?

In 2013, the New York Times wrote that it costs $1.5 million a year to run Highclere Castle. The Countess has done everything she can to make sure the estate continues to rake in that amount. With the help of Downton, they're on a steady course for being financially stable for years to come.

Was Downton Abbey filmed in a real castle?

Highclere Castle was used as the set of the fictional Downton Abbey itself. This impressive Victorian castle is the off-screen seat of the present-day Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.

Where is Isobel Crawley's house?

Bampton, Oxfordshire

Churchgate House, the old Bampton Rectory, was used for the exterior shots of Isobel Crawley's house.

Does anyone currently live in Highclere Castle?

The current (8th) Earl of Carnarvon lives in Highclere Castle with the Countess, his wife, during the winter months. They return to their cottage during the summer when the castle is open to the public and tours are going on.

Do families still live like Downton Abbey?

Hughes and the rest of the staff at Downton Abbey still exist today. Many of the great houses of England prevail (though they are as likely to be occupied by international billionaires with superyachts as they are by aristocrats).

How much is Highclere Castle worth?

mortgage experts say Highclere is valued at about 72 million British pounds, — or about $95 million dollars.

Who owns the Downton Abbey house?

Today, Highclere is home to George Herbert and his wife Fiona, the 8th Earl and Countess of Carnarvon (Lord and Lady Carnarvon), owners of the 'real' Downton Abbey house.

Where is Bates Cottage Downton Abbey?

The Bates' Cottage is a cottage in or near Downton, Yorkshire. John Bates and Anna Bates have lived there since John Bates' release from prison in late 1920. The cottage, along with the other neighboring cottages was renovated in 1912, soon after the arrival of Matthew Crawley.

Is Downton Abbey a real place in England?

The popular ITV period drama Downton Abbey is filmed at Hampshire's Highclere Castle to the north of the county. Set within 1000 acres of parkland, the castle and its grounds double as the Downton Abbey estate, home to the fictional Crawley family.

Can you visit the real Downton Abbey?

Visitors can choose their own Downton adventure. Self-guided tours of Highclere, as well as private and group tours of both the castle and nearby village, and even a multiday tour are among the options granting fans the chance to experience Downton.

Is the Crawley family real?

Are the Crawleys of Downton Abbey a real family? The fictional Crawleys are based on the Earls and Countesses of Carnarvon, who still reside at Highclere Castle, where the series is filmed (though the fictional Downton Abbey is in Yorkshire, rather than Hampshire, where Highclere is).

Can I stay at Highclere Castle?

Whilst you cannot stay inside Highclere Castle, you can book a room at one of the two properties located on the Highclere Estate. There are also many nearby hotels and B&B's that provide a perfect base to explore Highclere Castle and the surrounding countryside.

Who will inherit Highclere Castle?

His eldest son Lord Porchester will inherit the Highclere estate after the Earl's death. His second wife Fiona Carnarvon is a former accountant with Coopers & Lybrand and is the eldest of six sisters.

How many servants did Highclere Castle have?

At the top stood the butler and housekeeper. Dowton Abbey, the series, highlights eleven servants who ran the household, but in 1912, Highclere Castle, where the exterior and interior shots were filmed, used the services of 25 maids, 14 footmen, and three chefs.

How rich is the Earl of Grantham?

According to Forbes' Fictional 15 — an annual list of the richest fictional characters — the Earl is worth an estimated $1.1 billion in today's dollars.

Where was the wedding filmed in Downton Abbey?

Beautiful church in the quaint Cotswolds village of Bampton. St Mary's was host to the many weddings, christenings, and funerals in Downton Abbey. The house next door to the church was used for the "Crawley home" in the Downton series as well as being the set for "Downton Village".

How far is the village from Downton Abbey?

The castle that became Downton Abbey is nearby

The castle is only an hour's drive from Bampton, where the local village scenes were filmed. The castle is still home to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and his family, but the house is opened up to the public for some of the year.

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