Living with a film crew – again

Sounds very exciting. Can’t wait till the film comes out. Do you have a potential release date?

So excited to know there is a third film in the works! Thank you for allowing the world into your home. The brightest part of our day is watching our dear Downton Abbey! Blessings to you all from the great state of Kentucky (USA)!

Amazing news! How exciting it must be for all of you as well. This series and films always have been, and always will be, ingrained as my comfort zone, my happy place.

Great news!

Dear Lady Carnarvon,

Beautifully written! I adore Downton Abbey and hope to visit Highclere one day.

Thank you for confirming the rumors that another DA was on the way! Can you give us even a ballpark of when to expect it? Late '24 or well into '25?

So excited for its return

Good morning
Lady Carnarvon
Hello and excitement from the Central Coast of California!
Years older and looking forward to a great story from Downton Abbey.
Thank you for this exciting news.
I have this wonderful series in my head!
I had all the dvds and let a dear friend who was died from ALS borrow them. I never could go back to retrieve the set. I do have the last two movies and will if course purchase this one!
Hopefully you will keep us fans of DA in the loop without giving too much information.

So pleased to know that another Downton Abbey film is in the works!
Hopefully your adorable dogs don't get too chubby during the filming.

And how excited are we?!...

Having just watched the last film , very interested to learn of the second one being filmed.
Think it is an amazing cast and the story is always so totally spellbinding!
The fact that you post the ‘ behind the scenes’ in your blog , makes it all come to life even more…
Thankyou so much

I am soooo happy to hear that there is going to be another film! Downton Abbey became my escape during years of raising children, and the characters feel like old friends.

I made your acquaintance at one of your Downton Teas some years ago, and I love hearing about the comings and goings of your beautiful estate. What an amazing world you live in!

Thanks for sharing,
Susan Larson
Boston Massachusetts

If I didn't believe it before, I will believe it now: Downton Abbey will be back. If fans have not thanked you before for enduring the inconveniences of filming, do know that without your beautiful home in the starring role, there really would be no Downton Abbey.
As always I will be keen to see what dishes will be prepared by kitchen staff to share with fellow foodie fans.

And I cannot wait.

Oh Lady Carnarvon, I am not one to be envious but to be fair on most days I do envy you entrusted with looking after that amazing house although I appreciate that is not a task for the faint hearted but today that has increased tenfold. Downton Abbey has to be thee most exquisite escapism ever. I have watched it all at least 8 times. It’s my go to comfort viewing. If I am sick, sad, whatever I am feeling. It has the wonderful air of familiarity and warmth. So while I do envy you on a daily basis. Today you have made my day also…. A new Downton film, I can’t wait.

Oh I am so excited for another season of Downton Abbey. It is even more fun to hear your descriptions of what is going on behind scenes. We live vicariously through you. Thanks for allowing your beautiful home and estates to be used as I know it can be a hindrance for you and the estate.

Dear Lady C:
One word:
Hooray!!!

The magic of Downton is its ability to span countries, cultures, and socioeconomic divides to draw us all in to the story. I am so grateful to be able to enjoy the trials, tribulations & triumphs of the characters, above AND below stairs....as no life is without all of these pieces regardless of whether or not one is "to the manor born".

And anchoring everything is Highclere with its unique ability to draw you in & make you feel like you are home.....

A resounding thank you to Lady Carnarvon & Lord Carnarvon for the leap of faith that opened Highclere's doors leading to its firm establishment in our hearts.

This is very exciting news and looking extremely forward to the finished film. Love to you all and always grateful for our Connections.

My mom would be so excited. I don’t know if they show movies in heaven, not likely but if they did, I’m pretty sure Downton Abbey would be a hit.!!☺️

I trust you are well and I belated happy Mother’s Day to you. In Canada, we celebrated yesterday, which of course was hard since mom just went to be with the Lord just five weeks ago. It’s still difficult to accept that she is not here but with each passing day we are learning to adjust.

I want to say thank you again for being so kind and loving to my mother when we stayed at the castle. As you can imagine her time with you was such a beautiful moment and memory for her. I will be eternally grateful for what the Lord did in and through you during our stay.
Thank you so very much for everything.
Love and appreciate you,
Tressa

Thank you for the update, so looking forward to seeing them all again. It's been like not getting to see my family.

Enjoy and cheers!

Thank you for this special information. We are great fans and wait with bated breath to see the new film which we are sure will be wonderful.
Hopefully, my family will be able to visit Highclere one day. When last in the UK, we did not know if it. Now definitely on our wish list. God Bless you all for health, safety and added prosperity.

So exciting! Another Downton Abbey film to look forward to.
Since reading your blogs; I find myself watching the films to catch glimpses of the Castle and the fabulous grounds as well. I look forward to your blogs every week. Thank you from Michigan.

So many questions! Will we see O'Brien again? Will Anna have another baby? Will Daisy have a baby? Will Mrs. Patmore?!?!? ;)
Where's Shrimpie? Will Susan, Braithwaite and Sara Bunting each be run over by a bus (several times)? Will we ever meet Aunt Agatha?

Whatever the storyline I'm sure it will be another delight!

Fascinating and exciting! Can't wait. Thank you for giving us an insight as to how it all works. Fingers crossed for the weather.

I am so excited to hear the cameras are rolling again. Downton Abbey is beloved by so many millions that are so happy again. They are such a part of our lives. I feel the same way about Highclere and your family. I was one of the many fortunate ones to visit from the US. Thanks again for sharing your world with us.

This is very welcome and exciting Monday morning news for those of us that love Downton Abbey. Thank you!

Lady Carnarvon,
I am happy to know that another story of Downton Abbey is about to be created. My husband and I “owe” our trip to England and Highclere Castle to a fundraiser by our local Public Broadcasting Service’s showings of Downton Abbey where the trip to England and your beautiful home was available. I was on the phone for details immediately, and we were on the Highclere grounds 6 months later! That was ten years ago, and as an Anglophile all my adult life, I await the new movie with great expectations.
Thank you for ‘lending’ your home during the filming!
May you and Geordie enjoy the rest of Spring and Summer!
Martha

Wow, this is so exciting! Wish we could be transported to that world, to see how it all unfolded!

Kudos to Lady Carnarvon & the Earl.

Many Thanks,

R Ayer

Well, this just made my day! How exciting. Can’t wait for The next chapter!!

Thank you so very much for giving me a happy day. I love Downton Abbey and look forward to another chance to see my favorite characters. It was through Downton, that I was introduced to your beautiful home and all of the history it holds. I enjoy my visits with you and look forward to one day making an actual visit to your home. To have Tea at Highclere is one of my fondest dreams.

Having been at Highclere this past (late December for your wonderful small gathering)....I can just see and feel of what you speak. How terribly exciting that filming continues. Something for us all to look forward to! By the way, I saw a photo yesterday of the castle with the lights of the Aurora borealis. Amazing shot!

Lady Carnarvon,

So exciting! I look forward to Downton Abbey on the big screen again!

Katie Beeh

I love receiving these updates from you. Hopefully, my husband and I will be back to London, this summer.

This is most welcome news, Lady Carnarvon. We DA fans knew, of course, but love your confirmation that the third film is happening and will give us "a world apart and a time out." Can't we all appreciate that time out? Thank you. P.S. I am happy for your same coffee caterer and also for the happiness of the labs although "old labs" was a twinge in my heart. Happy puppies!

I just love the show and the castle it just takes you away. When ever I get to England that will be my major destination.

WOW, it sounds like a big production, but alot of fun.
Good luck.
P.S. Watch out for the dogs.
fondly Jenny

How exciting! Enjoy the hustle and bustle - I shall look forward to seeing the film.

My mom and I are avid watchers and endlessly chatted long distance about the latest episode or movie. She us in heaven this year, probably watching from above as you work. She trumped me. She gets to see it first. I am happy for her. I will get my turn when you are finished and watch it.Tea in hand, and smiling. Thank you for the update! And thank you so much for sharing your home with heaven and earth.

Oh my! Soooo excited to see they are filming another Downton movie! Thank you for allowing this to take place in your beautiful castle. Cannot wait to see the final product!

Wonderful. Thank you forvsharing your home with all of us. I had an opportunity to visit Highclere last July. It was more than I could have ever imagined. I'm glad I was able to see it in all it's glory. You are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place.

If reincarnation is real, I would like to return as a Labrador at Highclere. Beautiful place, wonderful people, plus food trucks, tea and sandwiches. I promise to be very, very good.

How exciting to have another film of Downton Abbey, We have enjoyed and admired so much the original series and two films that we have received with great pleasure and expectations the announcement of another film despite the rumours that it was going to be series 7. I'm sure this thrid film will be another great success. Good luck to all, film crew, actors and the owners of High Clere Castle. Greetings from Colombia. EDUARDO

Lovely of pictures of living with a film crew and again did you and lord Carnarvon have a nice weekend and lam fan of Downton Abbey and lovely highcelere castle

How fabulous hosting another film at your stunning castle It must be extremely hard work and meticulous planning to enable all your events to be so successful.
My friend and I have visited Highclere Castle 5 times, once at the Christmas event which was truly magical. We are already excitedly planning visit number 6.

Thank you so much to all the team.

Hello Lady Carnarvon
My husband and I will be celebrating our 47th wedding anniversary at Highclere on 17th of September ,taking the film tour and enjoying the castle gardens too.
We are so looking forward to experiencing the rich history at the castle.
Carol and Vincent Schaub
Huntersville, NC

Thank you so much for this publication. I am sitting in my garden up here in Dorval, Quebec, Canada snd you just made my day. My husband was just wondering what was all about the huge smile on my face and all the excitement growing as I was reading. Honestly, I couldn't be happier. I just grew a set of wings lolll

Dear Lady Carnarvon: Another Downton Abbey film, I"M SO EXCITED. In fact, I'm currently watching the entire series as we speak. I was planning to visit Highclere this July, but just found out last week that my tour company has cancelled my trip to London due to lack of participation. Unfortunately, I'll now have to wait until next year because I'm having right ankle replacement surgery, and recuperation time is three months (what a bummer). I added on three extra day's to my London trip so that I could visit Highclere. I did visit London about 20 years ago, but realize there was so much I didn't get to see and I'm not getting any younger. I guess it's for the best, because my ankle is giving me a lot of difficulty, and at least, of course if everything goes okay, I'll be able to complete my tour without this horrible pain. I'm trying to be okay with this, but I must admit it's hard. I want to visit where Downton Abbey was filmed so bad. I know I won't be disappointed.

I'm sure having a film crew in your home can be a little (or a lot) exhausting, but just keep thinking how happy it's going to make your fans here in America feel. We're addicted.

Have a wonderful day, and just keep thinking how happy you'll be making so many people feel.

My husband and I have tickets for Highclere on May 27th. Will we still be allowed in? We would be devastated if not. Thank you!

So looking forward to the next chapter of Downton!! Thank you for the peek inside.

Thank you for taking us out of our world and allowing us into yours. Downton Abbey is a refreshing change from so much darkness in our world these days.

Sounds so exciting! I’m very much looking forward to this next movie. The outdoor scenes are always so lovely and it is an immense pleasure to see the inside of Highclere.

Oh the excitement of a new film in the making. Bringing back beloved characters that bring such joy and sadness to our hearts. If only as the saying goes (I could be a fly on the wall).

Lady Carnarvon,
We visited your beautiful home last Monday and we loved it!!
Such a pity the weather was bl….. awful (same weather we have in Holland) so we didn’t visit the gardens and grounds.
Love it that you open your home for filming again, so that we can recognize the rooms when the series starts again.
Kind regards,
Joan van der Sluis
The Netherlands

Another movie? Wonderful! You live in such wondrous space.

We just visited the lovely Highclere Castle (from Denver, CO in the U.S.). What a wonderful place it is! The grounds are as beautiful as the interior of the castle. We will eagerly look forward to the new movie. Thanks for your kind hospitality. It made our trip to Europe even more special, Marilyn and Gary Hay

A lovely article. Can’t wait for the film! I’ve loved Downtown Abbey from the very first series. So well written, wonderful cast/acting, scenery, etc.

Sounds busy for you, but how exciting. I am jealous. I Hope to get there someday.

Kathy
Tennessee

Most excellent news! You just made my day!! Thank you for the update.

Good Morning Lady Carnarvon,

I have visited Highclere several times and look forward to another visit sometime soon. It’s always such a special day! We will be excitedly awaiting the latest Downton Abbey film!

Many thanks,
Leslie Merta
Gig Harbor, WA

Can’t wait to see the next chapter of Downton Abbey, my wife and I are so thrilled filming has begun!!

Thank you so much for once again sharing your beautiful home with this group of outstanding people who personally bring me much quiet joy in their performances. I visited there in 2019 and if ever there was a place I've already been that I wish I could return to, Highclere Castle is #1!

Never tire of our beloved Downton Abbey and the beautiful setting at Highclere…… another film ❤️
Will feel like another visit from dear friends
Can’t wait !

Lady Carnarvon, so wonderful there is another movie for us all. It must be hectic at Highclere for you all but lovely at the same time. Cheryl.

Looking forward to this new film! I have seen all the series and previous films six or seven times each and I am never fed up. Thank you dear Lady for lending your extraordinary house to our dreams.
Love from Rome

Can’t wait to see the new movie! My soon to be wife are Downton Abbey fanatics do not know the number of times we have watched the series and the movies. I call her my Lady Mary and she calls me Matthew.

This is exciting. Lots of people will be so looking forward to this Lady Carnavon.

Thanks for sharing the real world of
this production and educating us on how all this happens. You and hubby are troopers.

I met you at the Lauritzen Gardens talk years ago and was the one who asked you about your sheep. I so loved your story and continue to enjoy them in this method. Thank you!
Margie Trembley

What a wonderful news! I am so happy

Wonderful news! So happy they are back again filming the new movie which I will anxiously await.
My bestie and I hope to visit Highclere in August!

Can’t wait! Thanks to you and your husband for allowing such inconvenience to your home and lives so the rest of us can be transported back to Downton Abbey!!

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us via Downton Abbey! It truly is one of the characters that transports us for a while to such a beautiful place & time.

I am so looking forward to seeing the next movie and what is in store for all of our beloved characters.

I'm so excited for another Downton Abbey film. Thank you for opening your home once again for us all to enjoy!! I can't wait to watch.

Lovely the picture of living with a film crew again have a nice weekend you and lord Carnarvon and l am a fan of Downton Abbey and lovely highcelere castle

So happy and excited for the return of DA

I’m so excited for this new film. I simply cannot get enough. Your generosity in sharing your life has extended this loveliness.

Impressed Lord Carnarvon and You approved of them to come back and produce another film there at Highclere Castle. Hope weather cooperates so production doesn't take longer than you agreed too.
Looking forward to the next film if featuring original cast members (assuming it will be watchable here in the USA).
Remain well Lady Carnarvon and thank you again for another informative Blog.

I cannot wait!!
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with so many of us around the world!

Good morning from Iowa City, USA. Reading your article put me right back in your beautiful castle when we visited for your very first open house tour...several years ago. I'm looking forward to Film #3 and renewing of being part of the Downton Abbey family. Thank you for opening up your stunning home once again for this new film. Hoping to return again in the future to see all the new developments in the Abbey and grounds. Best wishes from the Heartland. ~ Debbie Hatz

I can hardly wait to see it!

What a fascinating look at the scenes behind the magic of what it becomes! I can't wait to see the results!

Be patient. We love you are sharing your home again. We live thru you and imagine we are there. Thank you.

This is WONDERFUL!!! I can't wait!

Thank you for your POV of having the film crew arrive once again! I often wonder what you're thinking as they descend upon your abode en masse. Can't wait to see the film!

Ohhhh..... so so SO excited for this!! I can't bear the thought of an "end" being nigh though. I know it's upheaval for you all, but in the best abd most exciting way I'm sure. I hope we get to see more menus and stunning dinners from Mrs Patmore. My Scottish Granny was a Cook in service, so this gives me a living, breathing insight into her daily life back in the very early days of the1900s. Thank you so much Lord & Lady Carnarvon for sharing your home with the world; for many it's only through Downton. I am hoping to make it for a visit prior to October when my family leave our shores for good as I am desperate to see the Egyptian Exhibition and hopefully meet all of your gorgeous Labbies .

Thank you so much for opening your beautiful home for this production and all of the others we have enjoyed. And also for allowing us to tour your estate, that has become so familiar.

Such wonderful news! We have been waiting with bated breath, hardly daring to hope! I'm sure it will be another marvelous movie! I hope to visit Highclere soon. We have friends in Southampton. Greetings from a loyal fan in Vermont!

Now that I am finally getting over my addiction of Dowton Abbey, here comes another movie....oh well I will be waiting for it to come out❣️

I have all of the Downton Abbey books and all the Highclere Castle books. I am a big fan as are millions of others. I look forward to seeing the next movie but I hope it to be the last. I don’t want to delve into the past and I don’t want to stretch into the future. Some things of high quality should be left alone, like a fine wine or a piece of timeless music. Relish in your senses what has come to an end.
If something new is desired, start back in the early 1700’s.
Anyway, enough rambling on.
Lady Carnarvon, I love your books and recipes. Hopefully some day I will be able to visit your beautiful home.
Thoughtfully,
Janice Guth

Thank you for this much anticipated and hoped for news!
This will be even more special because of a small group I'm
planning to bring there later this year. All the Best!

It is with great anticipation that we await a new film and/or new season of Downton Abbey. It almost feels like family. In this crazy world, I try to end my day with a few scenes from DA rather than hear the local news before bedtime. How I'd love Denker to make me a hot chocolate before bedtime...but even better with a bit of rum chata in it! Or perhaps some Highclere Gin! Cheers!

Lovely to hear that another movie is coming! You tell it all so vividly that I can almost smell the coffee and imagine being there!

OMG!!! Lady Carnarvon!!! This news made my day here in the countryside of Wisconsin!! I LOVE all things Downton!!! And my wife and I dream about visiting Highclere someday to meet you and thank you in person!!!! God Bless you so much!!!
Roy Tudor, Madison Wisconsin, USA

I am so excited to hear of another movie and another visit to “Downton Abbey”! I have visited Highclere twice and the magic never fades!

Thank you for the updates and insights. I love Dowton Abbey and I love to read your blog. I can only imagine a life living at the Castle. I can't wait to visit in September of this year from the States. Thank you again.

Do you know when this new film will be debuting, and what year it will be set in?

Fantastic! I had heard that there may be another film. I am so glad it's coming to fruition. Highclere plays such a large part in the story of the Grantham. Thank you for opening your home again for filming. I look forward to seeing the finished film sometime in the future.
Linda D Jones
Antioch, California
USA

Thank you for keeping us updated. I visited your wonderful home last Tuesday during a visit to England from America. It was simply stunning!! And the guides in every room were wonderful sharing stories from the series. Thank you for sharing your house so that viewers everywhere can be a part of the drama and can see their favorite character, the castle!!

Sounds heavenly! Do the actors go back and forth between London and Highclere as they shoot this?

Looking forward to seeing more of Downton and Highclere!

We are so excited to see this film. We were in Highclere Castle last May. It was a dream come true for my husband and I since we are fans of the show. Now we can watch it and say, we were in that room. Best of luck!

So exciting!

I can't imagine what it is like to have your home invaded in such a way! You are braver than I!

Fascinating to hear how the filming all works. I have been watching Downton again from the start so I will be all up to date before the next film comes out. It is still such a great drama with so many twists and turns. It is just so interesting. Absolutely love seeing your beautiful home highlighted. We toured in 2019 and enjoyed your gorgeous home and the gardens. Thank you for sharing your home.

Meraviglioso come vorrei essere lì e osservare ,sono felice come una bambina, grazie milady a lei e alla sua splendida dimora che mi fa sognare un mondo e un'epoca nel quale avrei voluto vivere attento con ansia e gioia l'arrivo del nuovo capitolo

What a great way to wake up! These are awesome news!!!! So excited for more Downton Abbey!!!!!

So excited that they are filming another round! The story has been an exciting one and it lets us "live" at Highclere for a little while. I was able to visit your lovely home back in 2015 and I have never forgotten the feel of the rooms and the lawn, with several pictures on "the bench".

Thank you for allowing them to disturb your home and schedule for filming. For those of us in America, we don't get to London as often as we would like and this allows us to "visit".

YAY!!! So happy there will be another one!!! I hope they are paying you the big bucks you deserve for letting them come trample through your beautiful home. Happy to hear the doggies are getting lots of attention and treats - take care!

Thank you for another fine blog post. Very excited for the new film, and to take the Real Lives and Film Sets tour in September! If you don't mind an off-topic question; when you and your staff have fish and chips on a Friday, what local shop do you frequent?

Warmest regards,

Thank you for such great commentary! This is such wonderful news! While your lives are upended for a time, I am sure you enjoy having your beautiful castle once again showcased in a major film production! Hope all goes smoothly, and am looking forward to the end result!

I live for this! Thank you Lady Carnarvon. So excited for Downton Abbey!

How exciting! I do hope this will benefit Highclere enormously. I like your relaxed approach to morning schedules! It’s so cute how Alfie is already enjoying the catering! Thank you for sharing these tid bits, Lady Carnarvon. Maybe you will tell us more in a future blog or podcast. I am interested to hear about your next (or current?) writing project. I hope you have a very pleasant and successful week.
Suzanne Williams in Georgia (U.S.)

Thank you for sharing your world we so love it ♥️

Excellent news! Aaaand...Action!

Love reading all about the filming. I am looking forward to our visit Oct 5 too.

What joy to have another movie in the making! Oh I do hope Carson and Mrs. Hughes will be in this next one. Thank you, Lady Carnarvon, for letting them film again at Highclere. You have made many people very happy by letting the crew come back again.!
Fondly,
Diana
South Florida

This programme is the best television series I have ever seen .Great location ,great actors and actresses ,great costumes fabulous scripts I can’t wait for this film to be released Thankyou Lord and Lady Carnarvon for allowing it to be filmed at your beautiful home .

I love Downtown Abby and I love following your blog every Monday. It gets my week going. You are an inspiration to us all. Enjoy watching them film again and I will wait patiently to see your beautiful home again on the big screen. Have a lovely day.

Those of us who are fans of both the make-believe family at Highclere and your real family there are rejoicing! Anything that helps you and your husband maintain your gorgeous home and preserve it for future generations is awesome. Have a joyous summer, dear Countess!

Dear Lady Carnarvon,

I am so pleased for you, to have this productive process once again in your midst, and thank you so much for letting them in so that we get another film to watch! I absolutely love Downton!

Jane Bentley

Yes, you are so right. Downton Abbey offers a magical world! Greetings to you and Downton Team!

VERY ENJOYABLE PROGRAME.

Dear Lady Carnarvon
I had heard rumors for another film. Thank you so much for confirming the shooting.
Love your Blog.
Greg Q

Beautiful Description of New Film Activity at Highclere Castle. Looking Forward to Next Chapter of Downton Abbey.

Thank you for the exciting updates. Looking forward to a another series and telling me husband we were there, we sat on the bench, etc. Happy memories.

So excited that the third film has commenced filming. Downton is my favourite. I have lost count of how many times I have watched it. For me, it’s my go to and I never tire of it. I have also visited the castle many times and hope to return again soon. Can’t wait to see how the story unfolds.

So excited just hearing about it!

Thank you for opening your magnificent house again for Downton iv always loved it as am a yorkshireman and that Downton is in Yorkshire ( yes I know Highclere isn't ) iv always wanted Downton to do a ww2 special Thank you again Mark Lindley, Sheffield

Kudos to you and hubby for allowing this. It isn't easy or pleasant to have that mess. And while I'm sure you love the $'s it is still intrusive. Because, you know we all LOVE Downton. We have even hosted watch parties with ball gowns and tux!

So looking forward to the next film. I am still in awe that I was blessed to visit Highclere several years ago. It was a visit I will always cherish.

And so it is confirmed! BRAVO So looking forward to it. Thank You

How exciting! I wish I can go back to the castle again in my lifetime. My visit in November and the picture with you was the highlight of my visit to the UK. Thank you, lady Carnarvon, for letting us in on the happenings inside Highclere Castle.

Thank you so very much for writing about the upcoming film and how you and your family help to make it real for all of us who wait and hope to see what will unfold at Downtown Abbey!
YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED.

What a fabulous experience and how exciting for you all. Really looking forward to seeing Downton Abbey 3.

Dear Lady Carnarvon,
This is very happy news for fans of Downton! My husband and I can hardly wait. Thank you so very much for your willingness to have your lives interrupted once again. Please know that this movie will provide lots of anticipation, loads of enjoyment, and much gratitude for inviting us in for yet another visit in your spectacular home.
Sincerely,
Susan Willis
Florida

So exciting to hear about the next Downton Abbey adventure(film)! Thank you for the good news……xoxo

My all-time favorite binge so

The best collection of characters.. great storylines..never fails to entrance...I feel like I know the family

My all-time favorite binge ...great characters.. wonderful storylines .

What a pleasant surprise! I didn’t know there was going to be more of Downton Abbey - my favorite story of all time. Can’t wait!

Great News ! Since my husband passed away the series has brought me comfort in the evenings. Thank You All !

I am so excited. I actually have been re-watching the series and you can imagine my surprise and excitement when I heard the news. I sometimes think I was born in the wrong era.

Lovely the pictures of living with a film crew again lovely the Downton Abbey film that came out l am fan of Downton Abbey and lovely highcelere castle

And thank you, Lord and Lady Carnarvon, for opening up your treasured home, and for putting up with the inconviences, so that enthusiasts from around the world can once more enjoy the saga of "Downton Abbey."

Gratefully,
~Anna~
South San Francisco

Such wonderful news!!!!
Thank you, Lady Carnarvon. This is something to look forward to. As you said, it is a welcome diversion. I know it is also good news for Highclere. I remember you telling us that the initial income helped put a new roof on the Castle. I think it is wonderful.
Will you ever host another event like Heros at Highclere? My husband and I made the trip to England to attend the last one. We were first in line to check in. As a Vietnam Veteran this event was very meaningful to him. Maybe there could be an event focused on all of the Vietnam Veterans. It is the 50 year anniversary.
God Bless you.

Linda Susan Smith

Living with a film crew again did you have and lord Carnarvon have a wonderful weekend and lam fan of Downton Abbey and lovely highcelere castle

Yes, another world and what a delight! I can't wait to see all of your work. And, thank you for creating this world for us!!

Ich bin ein großer Fan von "Downton Abbey" und freue mich riesig, dass es nun weiter geht. Letztes Jahr im Juli war ich mit meiner Tochter auf Highclere Castle. Das ist mein absoluter Sehnsuchtsort geworden . Für nächstes Jahr planen wir wieder einen Besuch von Highclere Castle

Dear Lady Carnarvon,
I am very happy to hear this news as it means getting caught-up with on screen friends for me and equally important more celebrity and income for Highclere. Here is wishing you best wishes and good luck that nothing gets damaged or broken. Just think of it like your family coming home for Christmas or something akin to that.

What fabulous news...the crew and the white vans make it all a reality: a new Downton Abbey film is in the making. yay! Might be an "intrusion" into your private lives, but oh so grand to await the finished product. There should be an Oscar for "Best Location", then Highclere Abbey will surely win!

This is great news and something to genuinely look forward to. We have watched every episode of every series and all the films, several times. Go to watch the films at the cinema first then watch again when it is shown on TV. We also came on one of the tours of your home and took delight in afternoon tea. We will visit again one day. Thank you for allowing your wonderful home and grounds to be the centre of this beautiful escape. We all need it.

A busy time ahead for you all .but beautiful settings for such an excellent programme even more special knowing I was there last year
Thank you ,

As a fan of the series and having toured the castle, I am so excited to hear the news and can’t wait to see the new movie.

This is exciting!! Can’t wait for the new film!

Thank you for the update about the new Downton film. We will be looking forward to it. Sounds like life at Highclere will be both hectic and fun again. We had the chance to visit from the US in 2016 and it was an amazing experience to see it in person. Hope to return someday.

How very exciting for film #3!!!!

I am looking forward to it.

Lisa Cosgrove
Bolingbrook IL USA

My mom and I love this show. We have lost count on how many times we have watched the series. We have the complete series and both movies. We live in California and going to see your beautiful home is one thing I would love to do and see all the other places they filmed at. It is my favorite comfort show. When I watch now, knowing what parts are actually filmed in the castle, I look more and more at the architecture and pictures etc. I can't wait for the new film to see what the Crawley family is doing.

I am delighted there will be a new Downton Abbey movie. Thank you for hosting the chaos!
Over the years I have had the privilege of meeting Julian Fellowes, Hugh Bonneville, and many other cast members at a series premier in New York City in 2013, and meeting Lady Carnarvon at a Christmas dinner and carol sing at Highclere Castle in 2015. A new movie will feel like reuniting with old friends!!

Hello Lady Carnarvon

My husband and I will be celebrating our 47th wedding anniversary at Highclere on 17th September. We will be taking part in the film tour and can't wait to explore the castle and beautiful grounds.
We are fans of Downton and actually saw the first Downton film in Greenwich when we traveled to London in 2019.
We are looking forward to seeing the wonderful history you bring alive every Monday morning, thank you

Carol and Vincent Schaub

HOW GLORIOUS!

I simply cannot wait!!
I have watched every episode of every series and seen the Films so far.
I visited Highclere in September 2022 and it was great to meet Luis in the grounds, he was so interesting and took a great interest in us too, a really nice man.
Hope the filming goes well!!

Can’t wait for the release of the new film. I visited Highclere last year, it was amazing to be there. Will definitely come back again, such an amazing place. Thank you lady Carnarvon for this great news!

How fabulous that there will be a third feature film: I hope the production goes well and you enjoy revisiting old friends... and that the Labradors don't get too fat :-)

You set a high bar for ideas for 'great' houses. The entrepreneurship shown by the Highclere family and friends will hopefully allow the continued sustainability/longevity of this particular great house. Good on you all!

Lovely to hear that Alfie is sassy as ever. It was a highlight of my first trip to Highclere in 2015 to meet this lovely boy. Wishing him continued good health and a abundance of snacks from the catering trucks.

Hi Lady Canarvon
I so can not wait for this next film i have watched every episode and both films.
I visited Highclere in march and was joined by my 2 very good friends and my mum, we all love Downton Abbey and it has been on our wish list to visit since the very first episode. So when i saw that National Holidays did 2 day trips and Downton Abbey was on their list we decided it was a definate must so i booked and May i say it was an amazing weekend for us and so wonderful to visit your home where Downton Abbey is actually filmed a home to which may i say we all found very stunningly beautiful and the gardens are amazing. May i say whilest we were taking in the beauty of the dining room on our tour it was so wonderful for you to greet us with your presence and give a talk all about the filming of Downton Abbey and the history of the paintings on the wall this was just the topping on the whole day to atually meet you, and more special for my friend and my mum who were celebrating their birthdays. We all had the most amazing time and my mum said it was the best present i could of got her, an experience we will never forget. Thank you Lord and Lady Canarvon for opening the doors to your most stunningly beautiful home.xx

Dear Lady Carnarvon,
I am delighted there will be a new Downton Abbey movie.
Thank you (from Virginia, USA) for hosting the chaos!
Over the years I have had the privilege of meeting Julian Fellowes, Hugh Bonneville, and many other cast members at a series premier in New York City in 2013, and meeting you at a Christmas dinner and caroling at Highclere Castle in 2015.
A new movie will feel like reuniting with old friends❣️
Nancy M. Patrick

Dear Lady Carnarvon.
Whilst having the film crew in Highclere again creates such disruption to your already hectic lives, it’s so exciting for all of us. The prospect of another Downton Abbey movie conjures up thoughts of how Julian Fellowes has evolved the wonderful characters we’ve grown to love.
Having been to Highclere last year, I can clearly see the picture the film crew in action. Oh and how Alfie must look forward to his snacks. Such a super Highclere family member. I hope he continues to enjoy each and every production day.
I so look forward to your weekly blogs. Such great reading on my Tuesday morning (NZ time zone)

Well this is just the icing on the cake! We extended our trip to England this summer by one day so that we can visit Highclere on opening day, 7/7. I was already giddy about that! Is there any chance that production will linger until then? This very eager fan can only hope :)

Living with the a film crew and did you and lord Carnarvon have a wonderful weekend and lam fan of Downton Abbey and lovely higcelere castle

Lady Carnarvon,
It is amazing that Downtown is coming back in another movie. Looking forward to it already. It is such a fascinating world and era. Also, the beautiful Highclere Castle. How cute the story about Alfie..

Bonjour Lady Carnarvon,
Une très belle nouvelle pour les amateurs de la série Downton Abbey et de votre somptueuse demeure. Nous avons tous les DVD de la série, les deux films. Nous sommes dans l'attente de voir le prochain et acheter le DVD. Au plaisir de vous lire a nouveau, bonne journée

Hello Lady Carnarvon, very nice news for fans of the Downton Abbey series and your sumptuous home. We have all the DVDs of the series, the two movies. We are waiting to see the next one and buy the DVD. Looking forward to reading you again, have a good day

How lovely and very generous of you to open your home and your hearts to the creative craziness that is film making. I am perhaps presumptuous to say that every viewer is in your debt for allowing such an important piece of history that Highclere represents, to give us all the sumptuous scenery (serving as backdrops,) to such masterful storylines. I look forward to entering your home and gardens again, if only through the lens of a camera.
Thanks you again for your generosity, and warm personality that shines through your words.

Such exciting news! I have watched Downton Abbey at least 3 times plus the movies. We will be visiting on May 27 during the extension of our Viking River cruise from Paris. My husband Jeff had the very wonderful privilege of chauffeuring you, Lady Carnarvon, while you were visiting his employer in Dallas. We are so looking forward to touring your beautiful home and gardens!

To you both Thankyou for opening your home to the public and the filming My friend and I visited Highclere last Tuesday Beautiful blue sky and sun What an amazing home ,grounds and gardens you have Wonderful caring staff and guides all keen to tell us about your rooms but they certainly kept the secret about the filming crew moving in this week although they were asked several times
Always enjoyed watching Downton Abbey and it will be all very exciting awaiting the new film as we have been in the actual rooms
Thankyou
Anne from near Glasgow Scotland

This is music to my ears! We all cannot get enough of watching Highclere front and center in Downton Abbey! How long will the filming take at Highclere? It must be like family coming to visit again. Wishing much success to all!

Bless you for sharing Highclere once again for the continuation of Downton Abbey and the enjoyment of all of us!!! It has got to be a fascinating disruption, LOL!

This has made my year and this movie will be so highly anticipated by so many of us. It was exciting to see everyone sign on to do this movie as many of us are completely invested in the characters and their lives on the show. I hope there’s lots of focus on the relationships of couples and people both downstairs and upstairs this time around.

Thank you for opening your magnificent home to make this happen. The house is its own star in the show and all of us are forever grateful that you share it and your appreciation for this lovely phenomenon we call Downton Abbey!
Love and thank you from Atlanta,GA USA

Oh, my, this is the best news! I remember being disappointed at the end of season one because l did not know more seasons were to come and we were left with a cliff hanger. I am now enjoying the same anticipation I felt waiting for the next season, then, the next movie. What a story, what a cast, what a backdrop.
I visited and loved the Downton costume and sets exhibits as they came Biltmore Estate in our North Carolina. But, l am FINALLY visiting Highclere in July and am so excited it will be on the heels of Downton’s final production. I hope to soak up that elegant Downton era vibe.
“Ya’ll” have been wonderful hosts.
PS Love your posts and blogs, Lady Carnarvon. You are so relatable.

I loved Downton Abby the first time PBS showed. I lived in London Ky(USA) now back in my home state of Ohio and May 12 was my 79 birthday and Mother day also..can't wait for new movie..Thank you Evelyn Johnson

Lady Carnarvon ........Sorry for the late post tonight. I've been preparing for a fishing trip to Alaska all day. If you have too much rain you could sent some to western Canada. This early in the season and they are already burning up. Hopefully all in the wake of the fires stay safe.
Wonderful to hear confirmation of the new Downton Abbey movie. There are so many loose ends that could be tied up in this movie. How many week are they anticipated for filming? Any special plans around Highclare for revenues from the movie? Thank you for the great news.

Greetings from Costa Rica, Lady Carnarvon!
I visited the castle last summer and it was my dream come true, since I am a big fan and absolutey love everything about Downton!
I really enjoy all your posts; your love and dedication to the place is so admirable, you do an excellent job!
Looking forward to watching the movie and thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!

Quel bonheur de savoir qu'un nouveau film est en route !
La télévision française vient de reprogrammer la serie...un plaisir dont on se lasse pas.
Ayant les DVD de la serie et des films, cela fait 8 fois que je les regarde, et j'ai toujours autant de plaisir. Ces personnages sont devenus mes amis .
Mon grand âge ne me permet pas de voyager jusqu'à Highclere, mais je le regrette beaucoup.
Je me contente de vous lire chaque semaine ; c'est un petit voyage virtuel dans votre domaine.
Merci de tenir ce blog.
je vous souhaite une très bonne semaine.

So exciting. I have watched the entire series 4 times - first with my mother, then both of my daughters, and last summer with my husband. And of course both movies. We will be visiting in July - which will be so very special.

So exciting. I have watched the entire series 4 times - first with my mother, then both of my daughters, and last summer with my husband. And of course both movies. We will be visiting in July - which will be so very special.

Good morning Lady Carnavan
We arevisiting Highclere on 26th May.
Could you please let me know if any filming is happening or any restrictions.
Thank you
Andrew

So thrilled for another round! How exciting!

Greetings Lady Carnarvon!
We are scheduled to visit Highclere on May 27 with Viking Cruises. We are hoping that filming does not interfere with this much anticipated, once in a lifetime visit to Highclere. Do you know if there will be filming on May 27?

Oh my! I’ve got tears of happiness in my eyes! So thankful you’ve opened your home once again so we can all catch yet another glimpse of the Crawley family! I toured Highclere with a friend in 2022, and while we didn’t meet you, we did meet the charming Luis! He was out on the lawn the day we arrived, offering a sip of your wonderful gin (now my favorite hostess gift when attending dinner parties here in the United States). So looking forward to Winter 2025!
Enjoy the excellent coffee caterer!

When you think about the thousands of lives that have been impacted by Downton Abbey, it must give you a warm feeling inside, knowing that your wonderful home has been such an integral part of that process.

Lady Carnarvon,
I’ve just read almost all of the 252 comments! This must be a record number reflecting your hundreds of readers who, like I, are not only adoring fans of Downton Abbey and Highclere, but who clearly await another amazing story by you every Monday morning, or whenever they receive it!!
You are truly a popular writer as well as a person who cares so much to capture the dreams and memories of those who have seen beautiful Highclere as well as those who have ‘lived’ through Downton Abbey.
I am so grateful to be a part of both.
Thank you for giving so much time of yourself to others.
Blessings!
Martha

Lady Carnavon,

We will visit mid-August. Is there a chance they will still be filming at that point?
Thank you

Dear Lady Carnarvon

We will be visiting on the 26th May
It will be our third visit, this time with a very excited American friend with us

Looking forward to it, will there be any trace of the film crew/set on site?

Is this why tours are closed in June? We had hoped to visit next month while we are on holiday, but were informed that Highclere is closed to tours in June.

I love reading about the behind-the-scenes activities. I'm sure it's exciting and exhausting. I love Downton Abbey, but I've been in love with Highclere Castle since I was in high school 50 years ago and read about the discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamun. I hope to visit Highclere someday. Thank you for making it feel like home to all of us armchair travelers.

Lady Carnarvon,

How wonderful a new Downton film is coming out.....
and how gracious of you and Lord Carnarvon to accomate the crew once again.

Kind regards

Angela

We had the pleasure of visiting your home on the 6th of May. (From SC) It was an incredible day. Rainy but incredible! The blend of seeing a filming location of a favorite series with a lovely family home with your family memories and touches was a unique and memorable experience. Thank you for making the experience available . And thank you for having the main character “Highclere Castle” return for another Downton adventure!

My husband and I were privileged to visit Highclere in June of 2022 before our son was born. Imagine our surprise when we entered the house (slightly late) to find you, Lady Carnarvon, addressing the group and answering questions. I had listened to many episodes of your podcast and felt like I was getting to finally hear the vocal overtones of a long-time friend. We had just driven to Birmingham the evening before to watch the second Downton Abbey film, so the characters and storylines were fresh in our minds as we wandered the beautiful place.

About a decade before, I had been a seatfiller at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. When the cameras weren’t rolling, Michelle Dockery handed me her phone and asked me to take a photo of her and her cast-mates, who included Phyllis Logan, Sophie McShera, Allen Leech, and Amy Nuttall. How star-struck I was! They went on to win the award that evening for Best Cast, and your divine pal Phyllis Logan took to the mic to accept.

I just started rewatching the series for the umpteenth time and could not be more thrilled to learn the third film is under way!

Lady Carnarvon, We are so excited to hear this! We are currently re-watching the series and both movies in preparation for our upcoming trip to London and the Highclere Castle summer garden party.

Dear Lady Carnarvon,

You made my day with this fantastic news! Highclere Castle is the main character in this amazing show and I can't wait to see the next chapter. That said, it will be bitter-sweet not to see Maggie Smith among the cast this time. Just as all families must do when a family member passes on, we must continue our lives. I'm so glad to see that Downton Abbey and its cast of characters also continues.

It should not go unnoticed the imposition filming at Highclere Castle has on you and your family, and the Highclere staff. The "Downton Abbey fandom" are very grateful to you for the endless accommodations you've made these past several years to bring us this show that's set in your home. Downton Abbey wouldn't be the same if took place elsewhere.

Best wishes from San Jose, California.

I have often wondered how Downton was heated. There are scenes of Mary walking down the stairs, in winter, with a sleeveless dress and no shawl. It must have been incredibly cold. Was this artistic licence or were there fires in hallways/corridors to keep scantily clad ladies warm?

Thank you for sharing this wonderful news with us!!! I can not tell you how many times I have watched Downton Abbey and the Downton movies that followed this amazing series set in you very beautiful castle.

Kindest regards, Mara Michieli Mauro. Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

How gracious of you to let the Downtown Abbey series continue using Highclere, with a new movie. It is my favorite series, which I still watch over and over.
Not only will we be able to see what's up with the Crawleys, but we will also enjoy Highclere rooms and the gorgeous landscape.
You will reignite our love for Highclere and bring us back to visit again.

Thank you for sharing!

This is so exciting! We are flying in from New York in July and have a tour booked to visit the castle. Will it still be open despite filming?

We are all booked for a visit in late July. I wonder if they will still be filming???

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE Downton Abbey here in TEXAS!
Thank you.

What exciting news!!! I wish you and Lord Carnarvon stressless days and sleep-filled nights during filming.
Pam

Dear Lady Carnarvon,

Thank you for again letting your magnificent home be used for the movie. The imposition must be substantial, but also exciting for all involved.

Great to know there will be another addition to this wonderful story / series.

Warm regards from Perth, Western Australia

How exiting! I have fond memories of filming with you many moons ago. I am delighted that beautiful Highclere is in such good hands. A wonderful place.

Lady Carnarvon,

I was delighted to learn today that Downton Abbey has been already filming the
third film. (I asked my husband if he had known, and his response was a yes. I don't think he is as much as a fan). The wonderful thing about your blogs is learning what goes on behind the scenes, and especially that the dogs love it so much. We will all be looking forward to the next one, without Dame Maggie Smith of course. Thank you for making all this possible as far as the beautiful location goes.

I am so happy and excited about the new movie. I was late to the party and did not start to watch Downton until October 2022. Now I cannot get enough of it. It’s my escape now. Nothing is better after a full day than sit down and watch my favorite show. Lady Carnavon, thank for letting it happen, to lend your breathtakingly beautiful home to the film crew so that we can continue to look forward to the new adventures of the Crawleys and their loyal staff.

I am so very happy there is another movie!
I started watching in 2011 on American PBS when I was very sick and stranded at home in Montreal for a long time. I bought all the DVD's to watch the different making of, for every seasons. It was my confort series for a long time and still is. I am rewatching on Netflix now and then when I am feeling a bit low.

In 2021, I had the fabulous chance to visit England and one of my first visit was for Highclere Castle, on the day of my 60th birthday. On top of the visit, there was a conference from the nice lady who owns the Manor in the tv series Poldark, which I later discovered and liked a lot. I bought lots of mementos in the boutique, which remind me of this wonderful trip. I stayed at The Carnavon Arms a few days, such a lovely area. I also went to see the first movie in Oxford and went on a second visit to the Castle a few days later, having the chance to see the Egyptian exhibition this time. I completed my visit with a couple of days around Brampton village, the park at Lady Violet's house, and later took the lovely train in Sussex to see the station where so many memorable scenes were filmed. I loved all of this trip centered mostly around Downton Abbey.

All that to say thank you for letting the crew and cast invading your Castle, yet another time. I am so looking forward to watch the next movie. Mille mercis from a French Canadian.
Elise Plante

Such exciting news! Thank you for a lovely post. I’ll look forward to the escapism this will bring. I’ve visited your lovely home twice and look forward to coming again. Thank you for opening your doors and allowing the world of Downton to be created again at such a magical and beautiful place.

Best news I’ve heard in a very long time. Cannot wait for the new film.

So excited! Loved that the Labradors remembered their tricks!

I loved reading your blog!! Soooooo excited that there will be a new “Downtown” movie! Can’t wait!

Thank you for this wonderfully written tribute. We cannot wait to visit Highclere again (from NY) in October. We will be attending the WW2 & D-Day Festival on 5 October (we bought the evening VIP package - cannot wait!). About how long are they usually at Highclere filming for a movie? As fun as an experience it may be for you, Lord C and the staff, I would think it can be quite exhausting for all of you as well.

Dear Lady Carnarvon:

Thank you for sharing such great news!

Simply stated, I cannot wait until the next film is released!

I don't believe how nonchalant you are towards the additional daily hustle and bustle.

Until next week, may you have a good production schedule.

Perpetua Crawford

Thank you for opening your home to all of us again as we follow our cherished family of Downton Abbey! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched the series and movies over and over. It wouldn’t be Downton without your home. Thank you for welcoming us “home”…again!!

I am excited about the next movie being filmed! I am a big fan of all the series/movies.
Will filming be happening in July? I am visiting London then and have a full day tour booked for a visit...

We loved the entire show and Highclere Castle which I visited a couple of years ago with great enthusiasm. Can’t wait to see the new season and I’m sure it will bring by more joy to fans all around the world. Cyrus Kadivar

It must be amazing to get an insider’s point of view into the process- and to know that these characters are playing lightly fictionalized versions of the Carnarvon lord and lady family.

Thank you Lady Carnarvon for allowing another film crew in your beautiful home. We all loved the series and 2 films. Can't wait for the next one. You and Georgie are so generous to allow filming again. Thank you, thank you, thank you.!!!

Wow! What a great news!
Can’t wait until next Winter!!!
But maybe a few months later, because we need to prepare subtitles in Japanese......... 　

Naomi Kamada Ihedoro - huge fan of Downton Abby in Japan.

p.s.
I wish I could visit your castle someday.

Dear Lady Carnarvon

Such FABULOUS news to know that there is going to be a 3rd film. Winter 2025 seems a long way off at the moment but I'm sure it'll be here in no time. Meantime I'm sure I'll be watching the series and the first two films again and again!!
Heartfelt thanks to you and your family for allowing this to happen in your home - it must be quite the upheaval. My friends and I are fairly "obsessed" with Downton and become so immersed that the characters are almost "friends".
Hope to visit one day.

Lady Carnarvon,
I am. So. Excited! I loved the Downton Abby series and films. The cast must love them, too, since they are willing to once again don their costumes and get into Downton Abby character. I’ll be watching for updates on the film!

Dear Lady Carnarvon,
We returned from our England /Ireland/Scotland vacation and by far our most memorable day was our visit to Highclere for the film special on April 17th. Thank you for welcoming us into your home. It is a gorgeous estate and we felt right at home. I can’t wait to visit again!
Linda and James Denman
St Simons Island, GA, USA

I am so excited both for you and Highclere Castle, and for the actors and the viewers - like me - who have been waiting for a new Downton film. Bravo!

We visited this past Sunday on opening day for the summer. Actually we delayed flying back to the states by a day just so we could visit! My high expectations were far exceeded! We had such a lovely day!

So now I have an event suggestion :) A game of Edwardian Upstairs/Downstairs where we all get to dress up and role play for the day. I'd pay good money to be silly and transported to another time for the day :)

Oh, and plain scones in the cafes. Raisins ruin everything :)>

Will be back for 5th year in a row thus december to visit your beautiful home and say hello to lovely butler luis hope he has swotted up on learning geordie twang frm learn yourself geordie we gifted him last year when we visited see you all soon Joan & Nicola x