London, England, January 12, 2012 – Fans of TV period drama Downton Abbey are being given a chance to discover the true story behind the real Downton Abbey, with a private day trip to Highclere Castle, the filming location for the hugely entertaining, Emmy-winning series on PBS Masterpiece Classic.

Die-hard fans of the series can step into the life of the real Earl & Countess of Carnarvon with a specially designed package created by NoteWorthy Events. For GBP 7,900.00 (including VAT), a maximum of four devotees will experience:

· Arrive at Highclere Castle to be greeted personally by the eighth Earl & Countess of Carnarvon under the soaring Gothic columns of the entrance to Highclere Castle. Your day begins with tea and coffee served in the Countess’s private morning room.
· Continue with a tour of the State Rooms with either the Earl or the Countess. Walking through the vaulted salon to the drawing room evokes a curious mixture of the familiar and unfamiliar. The setting is unmistakably Downton, but the tables and mantelpieces are crowded with framed photographs of the Carnarvon family, with an occasional royal thrown in for good measure!
· Enjoy a private lunch in the State Dining Room accompanied by fine wines chosen by the Earl from his own wine cellar. See a glimpse of the fictional Crawley’s home, while truly getting a taste of being ‘to the manor born’.
· After...