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Highclere Castle – British Pullman
British Pullman · 1 days, 0 nights

Highclere Castle

A private guided tour of Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, including its Egyptian Exhibition, with fine dining on board.

  1. London VictoriaDay 1
  2. NewburyDay 1
  3. Highclere CastleDay 1
  4. London VictoriaDay 1
Train stopExcursion by road
Duration1 days
Nights0
RouteLondon Victoria → London Victoria
Places visited3
From, per personGBP 750

Overview

Highclere Castle opens exclusively for British Pullman guests on this journey. From Newbury a private coach takes you to the castle for a tour of the State Rooms and upstairs bedrooms, and the Egyptian Exhibition telling how the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter found Tutankhamun's tomb. Dinner follows on the way home.

  • Welcome glass of sparkling wine
  • Private guided tour, open exclusively for train guests
  • State Rooms and upstairs bedrooms
  • Egyptian Exhibition on the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb
  • Dinner with coffee and petits fours on the return

Day by day

Day 1Morning: London Victoria to Newbury

Board at London Victoria and settle in with a welcome glass of sparkling wine as the train heads west.

Day 2Afternoon: Highclere Castle

A private coach takes you from Newbury station to Highclere. Tour the State Rooms and upstairs bedrooms and explore the Egyptian Exhibition in the cellars, which tells the story of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb.

Day 3Evening: return to London Victoria

Rejoin the British Pullman for dinner on the way back, with coffee and petits fours before arrival.

Meals: Dinner

London VictoriaNewburyHighclere Castle
Where you spend each night

    The map is schematic. Dashed lines are excursions by road.

    Dates and prices

    Live availability. Choose a cabin type, then select Book Now to reserve online, or Join waitlist on sold-out dates.

    Table for Two

    February 10, 2027 GBP 750.00 pp dbl
    March 17, 2027 GBP 750.00 pp dbl
    April 1, 2027 GBP 750.00 pp dbl
    June 9, 2027 GBP 750.00 pp dbl
    September 22, 2027 GBP 750.00 pp dbl
    October 13, 2027 GBP 750.00 pp dbl

    Questions about this journey

    What time does the train leave and get back?

    The British Pullman leaves London Victoria at about 09:30 and is due back at about 20:15. Timings are approximate and can change at short notice because the train runs on the national rail network.

    Which meals are included?

    Fine dining is served on board, including dinner on the return with coffee and petits fours. The operator does not detail the outbound meal for this journey.

    What should I wear?

    Smart dress is expected: please leave denim, trainers, baseball caps, collarless T-shirts and shorts at home. Jackets and ties are not compulsory, but on the British Pullman you can never be overdressed.

    When does this journey run, and what does it cost?

    This journey runs on selected dates only, and fares depend on the departure and the table you choose. Live dates and fares are shown on this page, and our reservations team can help on (866) 484-7882.

    Is Highclere open to the public on these days?

    The castle opens exclusively for British Pullman guests on this journey, and a private guided tour is included. Private coach transfers from Newbury station are included too.

    What is the Egyptian Exhibition?

    It sits in the castle cellars and tells the story of how the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun's tomb. It is included in your visit and is a highlight for many guests.

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