VENUES
Highclere Castle, Hampshire
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Highclere Castle is a country house in the Jacobethan style, with a park designed by Capability Brown. The 5,000-acre (2,000 ha) estate is in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Newbury, Berkshire. It is the county seat of the Earl of Carnarvon.
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Highclere Castle was a filming location for the British comedy series Jeeves and Wooster, which starred Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, and award-winning period drama Downton Abbey. The castle and gardens are open to the public during July and August and at times during the rest of the year.
Newbury Racecourse, Newbury
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Newbury Racecourse is a top class track situated close to the town centre. It hosts some of the finest flat and jumping action throughout the year with major races held under both codes.
As one would expect at a high class venue the facilities are excellent. The Premier Enclosure actually has two Grandstands: The Hampshire and Berkshire Stands. Both are well maintained and there is seating both inside and out. Viewing is good from both stands and one of the features of the Hampshire Stand is some excellent tiered seating, behind glass, so that even in the most inclement of weather it is possible to sit and view the racing in comfort. 95% of the external stands are under cover. Visit the course www.newburyracecourse.co.uk
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Ageas Bowl, Southampton
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The Ageas Bowl, Hampshire Cricket Club's fourth home and its most state-of-the-art, was designed by award-winning architects Michael Hopkins & Partners, and hosted its inaugural first-team match in 2001. The ground, shaped like a circular amphitheatre, and its highlight - the three-storey pavilion with canopied roof - is a splendid feat of architecture,
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In 2015 the Hilton Hotel was opened and offers a match day experience not to be forgotten. Rooms overlook the ground and allow for fantastic viewing of games.
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