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Downton Abbey fans can have Christmas dinner at Highclere Castle this year

This is a total game changer

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DOWNTON Abbey fans, you might want to sit down for this one.

You can now book to have Christmas dinner at Highclere Castle (aka where Downton Abbey was filmed) - and it could be the best festive present ever.

 You can now book to have Christmas dinner at Highclere Castle
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You can now book to have Christmas dinner at Highclere CastleCredit: AFP - Getty

Premium Tours is offering a "Downton Abbey Experience" on December 15 - and it sounds like a total dream.

The incredible building is in Hampshire and to celebrate Christmas, the company is offering a trip to the castle, where you can enjoy champagne and canapés, followed by a tour of the reception rooms.

You'll then sit down for a delicious three-course dinner (with wine) prepared in the castle's kitchens, followed by carols around the Christmas tree.

Travel to the castle is via a fancy air-conditioned coach, departing from London at 4pm and returning between midnight - 12.30am.

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 The dinner will be prepared in the kitchens
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The dinner will be prepared in the kitchensCredit: ITV
  • Downton Abbey Highclere Castle experience, from £490, Trip Advisor -

Hotel drop-off is provided if staying in zone 1.

Premium Tours has also provided a sample menu - and it looks utterly delicious:

Starters

  • Lady Carnarvon charred salmon and avocado tian leaf salad and Melba toast, or
  • Roasted vegetable terrine with micro cress salad, aioli sauce (vegetarian option)

Main

  • Roasted turkey breast with pigs in blankets, cranberry sauce, roasted fondant potato, Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and Vichy carrots, or
  • Baked "Goldcross" goat's cheese, pine kernels and red onion puree wrapped in filo pastry with water cress foam, extra virgin olive (vegetarian option)

Dessert

  • Christmas pudding and brandy cream sauce

Drinks

  • One bottle of red or white wine per couple
 You'll enjoy Champagne and canapés and a tour of the reception rooms
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You'll enjoy Champagne and canapés and a tour of the reception roomsCredit: ITV

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