Highclere Castle is modeled after the British parliament building. “Downton Abbey” historical advisor, Alastair Bruce, shared this little known fact with us when he was our guest at the gala premiere for season five at the Fox Theater a couple of weeks ago.


You can be a guest at Highclere by entering the “Downton Abbey” Sweepstakes. The contest runs now through March 15, 2014. Enter here .


The grand prize includes:
- 5-day, 4-night trip for two adults to Great Britain

- A visit to iconic Highclere Castle for private tea with The Countess of Carnavon, she’s also the author of “Lady Catherine, the Earl, and the Real 'Downton Abbey'”

- Etiquette training from “The English Manner”

- Guided tours of filming locations


Read the full grand prize details and the official contest rules.


I haven't visited Highclere (yet) but those who have say it’s amazing. Here is what a fan who came to our "Downton Abbey" gala for season four last year had to say:



Here are more photos from my Twitter pal @wesleygransden from his trip to the estate in September.