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Highclere Castle - Battle Proms Picnic Concert

Highclere Castle

Experience an unforgettable summer night at Highclere Castle’s Battle of the Proms on 1 August 2026—a breathtaking open‑air celebration set against the backdrop of the real Downton Abbey. Enjoy thrilling Spitfire flypasts, cavalry displays, the Red Devils parachute team, over 200 cannon blasts, and a rousing orchestral programme featuring Last Night of the Proms favourites like Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. With vintage singers, fireworks, and uplifting classical masterpieces, it’s the ultimate picnic concert for couples, families, and groups alike. Don’t miss this spectacular 25th‑anniversary event!

 


Experience an unforgettable summer night at Highclere Castle’s Battle of the Proms on 1 August 2026—a breathtaking open‑air celebration set against the backdrop of the real Downton Abbey. Enjoy thrilling Spitfire flypasts, cavalry displays, the Red Devils parachute team, over 200 cannon blasts, and a rousing orchestral programme featuring Last Night of the Proms favourites like Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. With vintage singers, fireworks, and uplifting classical masterpieces, it’s the ultimate picnic concert for couples, families, and groups alike. Don’t miss this spectacular 25th‑anniversary event!

 

Price includes:

  • Return coach travel
  • General Admission to Concert

Programme:
4.00 pm – Gates Open - Unpack your hampers and uncork the champers!
5.45 pm – Historic Cavalry Display - Thrilling mounted skill-at-arms.
6.15 pm – The Red Devils - The Parachute Regiment and British Army’s official display team perform their spectacular freefall demonstration in the skies above the concert.
6.30 pm – The Battle Proms Belles - Warming up the crowd with toe-tapping vintage vocals and live band!
7.30 pm – The Musical Programme

- Spitfire Air Display – The legendary Grace Spitfire performs a meticulously choreographed display to the concert’s stirring opening pieces.
- A Classical Celebration – A captivating programme of uplifting and inspiring classical music from the New English Concert Orchestra.
- 200 Live Cannons – Experience the unique ground-shaking spectacle of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’ complete with live cannon fire, muskets and fireworks!
- Traditional Proms Favourites – A jubilant flag-waving sing-along finale with Jerusalem, Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and more.
- Spectacular Fireworks – The perfect British summer evening closes with magnificent musical firework displays!
Finish approx. 10.00 pm

Back by (Swindon): 23:59 approx.

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Departure Date Tour Reference Days Price (from) Pickup Points Availability  
Sat 1 Aug, 2026 HIGHC 1 1 £66.00
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