Highclere Castle: More History Than a ‘Downton Abbey’ Drama

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Visitors attend a 1920s themed event ahead of the world premiere of the “Downton Abbey” film on Sept. 7, 2019. ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images

Highclere Castle, in the southeast of England—known to many as “Downton Abbey”—existed long before the fictitious drama captured the hearts of millions of television viewers around the world. 

Highclere Castle has been the home of the Carnarvon family since 1679. Courtesy of Highclere Castle