A lucky fan of Downton Abbey may soon have the opportunity to work at Highclere Castle, the English estate that served as the show’s titular home. The castle has announced that they are accepting applications for an events manager position. The job description includes overseeing the organization of events, receptions, and weddings at a high-quality venue, requiring experience with event planning from the initial inquiry to the running of the event. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, well-organized, self-motivated, personable, have a can-do attitude, and an exceptional eye for detail.
Highclere Castle, built in the 1600s and located in Hampshire, England, offers tours of the property and serves as a venue for weddings, corporate gatherings, and private events. Those interested in the role can submit their applications via the castle’s website. Highclere Castle was the main setting for Downton Abbey throughout the show’s six-season run from 2010 to 2015. The series followed the lives of the Crawley family and their servants as they navigated aristocratic society and historical events such as the sinking of the Titanic and World War I.
The star-studded cast of Downton Abbey included Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, and others. The show spawned two follow-up movies in 2019 and 2022, with a third film officially in production. The upcoming film will see many of the original cast members reprising their roles, and filming preparation is underway at Highclere Castle. Considered an emotional and amazing experience by the cast, filming for the new Downton Abbey movie has brought the actors back together once more.
The announcement of the new Downton Abbey film was made in a video featuring the returning cast members at the table read. Michelle Dockery expressed her excitement about being back with the cast and mentioned that it felt like no time had passed at all. The news of the film’s production was shared alongside a video on Highclere Castle’s Instagram showing staff moving furniture out of the interior in preparation for filming. The castle teased that it was an exciting and moving time, hinting at the upcoming filming process at the historic location. Fans of the hit TV series and movies can look forward to another installment of the beloved Downton Abbey franchise.
