Highclere castle/Downton Abbey
 

Viewing the Highclere castle site, it shows that it is open for visitors in May (when I will be in London) only 3 days. None of which I will be able to go there. I am wondering is the castle can be viewed from the road? If so, which road?

Thanks, Margo

Here is the link to Highclere Castle's website:
http://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/index.html

There are instructions how to reach the caste by car, train, etc. (from London) on the website.
I looked at Google Maps street view and it looks like the castle is set too far back to see it from the road (and the view is blocked by trees/vegetation).

No, you can't.

I visited last year and there are gates that will prevent you accessing the roads leading up to the house.

Thanks, Mez, I was afraid that it wasn't viewable from a road. Sorry I will have to miss visiting the castle and not even being able to see it from the outside. It is open more often in the summer months--maybe some other year.

Margo

TTT

Your might want to read Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey by the current Countess of Carnavon covers the period 1890's till late 1920ies a great read

As stated above by Mez, and from what I've read, I don't think you can get a glimpse of Highclere from any of the surrounding roads.

If you don't mind a little hiking though, there are at least two paths/trails that will provide a vista of Highclere:

Beacon Hill
http://walkingalot.blogspot.com/2011...re-castle.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vikingman/5540995609/

Wayfarer's Walk/Heaven's Gate
http://www.highclerecastle.co.uk/abo...he-estate.html
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/25110385
http://www.wayfarerswalk.org.uk/

Thanks, bluestar, I would love to do any of the walks. Now I just have to find a way to get to the gate to start the hike!!

Margo