Highclere Castle Day Trip
Tuesday 1st September 2026
This September, join us for an unforgettable Hoverday to Highclere Castle, the iconic setting of the Downton Abbey TV series. Enjoy a scenic hovercraft and coach journey to the castle, including entrance to explore the stunning state rooms, historic interiors, and beautiful grounds. Perfect for fans of history, architecture, and the show itself, this day trip combines the excitement of flying over the Solent with a full day of heritage and culture.
Outbound journey times
10:15 Hovercraft departs Ryde
10:25 Hovercraft arrives Southsea
10:30 Coach departs Southsea hoverport
12:00 Coach arrives Highclere Castle (approximately)
Inbound journey times
16:30 Coach departs Highclere Castle
18:00 Coach arrives Southsea hoverport (approximately)
18:30 Hovercraft departs Southsea
18:40 Hovercraft arrives Ryde
| Combo Ticket Prices | |
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Adults (16yrs+) |
£73.00 |
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Child (5-15yrs) |
£49.50 |
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Infant (under 5yrs) |
FREE |
To book online simply select Highclere Castle Day Trip from the Excursions flight search box below to book your great value combination ticket.
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© Image credit - Highclere Castle Enterprises LLP 2014
- Adult/Senior/Student all one price, child ticket available and infants FREE but will require a boarding pass for their flight.
- Day trip deal must be booked online at least 48 hours in advance.
- Not available in our terminals or over the phone.
- Highclere Castle Day Trip available to book for Tuesday 1st September 2026 only.
- Hovertravel day return flight included as per day trip itinerary, outbound departs Ryde 10:15 and inbound departs Southsea 18:30.
- The coach departs Highclere Castle at 16:30 please arrive in good time ahead of departure to ensure we don't leave any passengers behind.
- In the event of cancellations please check email and phone messages 48 hours prior to the departure date.
- Tickets are non-transferable, and non refundable subject to our Disruption Policy.
- Standard Hovertravel Terms and Conditions apply.