Village Cricket Match
Sunday 17th August 2025
Village Cricket Match come and suppport your local team Highclere V East Woodhay Match starts at 1pm Sunday, August 17th Arrival from 12.30pm At Highclere Castle Cricket Ground (By Kind Permission from Lord and Lady Carnarvon)
Bring your own Picnic – there are no refreshments provided Toilet facilities in the pavilion No dogs allowed on the cricket ground but can be kept outside Location: Highclere Castle Cricket Ground Quarter mile past Highclere Church Church Lane Entrance Directions for cars and those on foot will be displayed on the day DID YOU KNOW? International touring teams used to play at Highclere Castle on arrival into the UK? Highclere V East Woodhay used to be a regular fixture in the cricket calendar? Highclere are sponsored by THE RED HOUSE PUB. CHEERS! SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION IF THE WEATHER IS POOR PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE ON THE DAY: www.yourhighclereparish.co.uk
Highclere Castle Battle Proms
Saturday 2nd August 2025
Highclere Castle was the seat of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who, in 1922, famously discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun with his colleague Howard Carter. More recently, the Castle has become the central character in the ITV period drama ‘Downton Abbey’ which has achieved extraordinary international fame.
The Battle Proms takes place directly overlooking this impressive and iconic building.