Seasons at Highclere: Gardening, Growing, and Cooking through the Year at the Real Downton Abbey

A behind-the-scenes exploration of the gardens, grounds and culinary traditions of the ‘real Downton Abbey’.

Join Lady Carnarvon as she opens the Castle’s gates to show how the iconic British landmark celebrates and changes each season.

This book reveals the treasures within Highclere Castle’s land and estates- Georgian architecture, follies, secret gardens, the monks’ garden, wildflower meadows and the woods of enchantment. Alongside history and anecdotes, this book also details sumptuous recipes for dishes inspired by local, seasonal produce, such as Heritage Tomato Tart, Highclere Baked Figs with Goats Cheese, and Honeyed Winter Vegetable Salad.

Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photography, Seasons at Highclere is full of gastronomical delights, the stories of the treasures within Highclere Castle’s grounds, untold secrets from the castle’s archives and much more. This is the perfect gift or keepsake, and a book to be cherished for years to come.