Meet Alan at Highclere Castle
Experience the magnificence of Highclere Castle – the ‘real’ Downton Abbey – and enjoy an entertaining talk and Q&A with Alan Titchmarsh on Tuesday 24th September, 2024.
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine is delighted to bring you another exclusive event at Highclere Castle, the ‘real’ Downton Abbey, where you’ll be joined by Alan Titchmarsh and Lady Carnarvon.
On arrival, a warm welcome from the magazine team awaits you before the Countess of Carnarvon introduces the story of her family home. Here, she will delve into the secrets of one of England’s most enchanting country estates and share her intimate knowledge of the castle’s gardens. Joining her will be Alan Titchmarsh, who’ll delight you with stories about his illustrious career and discuss the influence of royalty on gardening.
Then, there will be time for a Q&A session before the group splits into two: one group will have a light lunch while the other explores the castle on a guided tour. On the tour, you will experience the castle’s state rooms, bedrooms, and vistas made famous as Downton Abbey, the fictitious home of the Earl of Grantham in the ITV drama, before discovering the fascinating Egyptian Exhibition. The groups will change over. You will then have free time to walk through the beautiful garden and arboretum at your leisure.
Alan has always been my gardening hero and he was even more lovely than I thought. His humour and fun make gardening even more enjoyable. It was so good that he spent time talking to all the guests and was happy to be photographed by everyone. A real gentleman.
Book your place now
Event date: Tuesday 24th September, 2024
Timings: 10:30 - 16:00
Tickets: £200 per person (£190 per person for subscribers)
Limited availability - book now
Your day itinerary
- 10:30am Welcome from the GW Magazine team
- 10:45am Take your seats in the marquee
- 11:00am Welcome from Lady Carnarvon, followed by a talk and Q&A with Alan
- 12:00pm The group splits: one group takes a guided tour of Highclere Castle and its Egyptian Exhibition, while the other group has lunch in the Coach House and Tea Rooms
- 1:30pm Groups swap over
- 3:00pm Free time to stroll through the grounds and explore the gift shop
- 4:00pm Guests leave with a complimentary goody bag.
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