Highclere is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 9PE), in the parish of Highclere.

How do I get to Highclere?

The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 9PE.

Is Highclere a protected site?

Yes — Highclere is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Highclere?

The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 9PE.

Villages · South East England

Highclere

In or near Ecchinswell.

Highclere — a village in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Newbury · 7.5 km

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Highclere is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 2,463. It is known for its picturesque countryside and traditional architecture. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Highclere and is situated near the historic Highclere Castle. The area features a mix of residential and rural landscapes, typical of the region.

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Coordinates: 51.3386, -1.3757
County: Hampshire
District: Basingstoke and Deane
Parish: Highclere
Postcode: RG20 9PE
Parliamentary constituency: North West Hampshire
Population: 2,463
Nearest railway station: Newbury — 7.5 km

Sources

manual: geonames-2646972 (CC BY 4.0)

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Mountains & hills · South East England

Pill Hill

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Manor houses · South East England

Hollington House

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Woolton Hill War Memorial

Woolton Hill War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Gardens · South East England

Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle — country house in Hampshire, England, UK.

Grade I🐕↗ highclerecastle.co.uk

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Historic houses · South East England

Milford Lake House

Milford Lake House — Grade I listed house in Highclere, Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire, England, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Highclere

Places to stay

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Campsites · South East England

Oakley Farm Caravan Park

Oakley Farm Caravan Park — a campsite in england south east.

↗ oakleyfarm.co.uk

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Hostels · South East England

Two Saints

Two Saints — a hostel in england south east.

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Hotels · South East England

The Elephant at the Market

The Elephant at the Market — a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ elephantatthemarketnewbury.co.uk

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Hotels · South East England

The Hare & Hounds

The Hare & Hounds — a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels · South East England

The Chequers

The Chequers — a hotel in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South East England

Cherry Bird Country Park

Cherry Bird Country Park — a caravan park in england south east.