The real Downton Abbey: inside Highclere Castle where hit show was filmed

As the feature film of the ITV drama receives praise from critics, here’s a look at its most iconic filming location

Downton Abbey was filmed at Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The first reviews of the eagerly awaited Downton Abbey movie have praised it as a warm, easy-going adaptation of the smash-hit ITV drama.

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