Downton Abbey Afternoon Fun Event!

We had a wonderful group of devoted Downton fans--and a couple who have become fans now!--on Sunday for our Downton Abbey Afternoon. Visitors were welcomed to the LaPorte house to the now-iconic strains of the theme music from the beloved television program. Everyone was delighted to view the vignettes from the show set up throughout the house with authentic period clothing reminiscent of the costumes worn on the program. They also enjoyed trying on our replica Edwardian hats, and taking photos in front of the eight foot square banner featuring the cast of Downton in front of Highclere Castle--the filming location.
Following the tour, competition was surprisingly fierce for the Downton Trivia Quiz, with two top scorers--who then received two really great prizes for their efforts.
The Afternoon was capped by a three course Tea featuring savories and sandwiches including shrimp and sweet pea, cherry fig chutney cream cheese, mini prosciutto and gouda quiches, and cucumber hummus rounds; four types of scones (lemon ginger GF, apricot, vanilla chai chocolate chip and strawberry), and desserts including a chocolate strawberry trifle, orange cream pound cake, and Peach Melba tartlets. Four different types of tea were also available throughout.
We will be having another Downton Abbey Afternoon on September 22, focusing on the newly-released film, with updated new vintage clothing displays and vignettes that evoke scenes and important moments from the film.
The Afternoons are significant fund raisers for French Azilum--ALL of the admission donations from visitors goes to the site for maintenance and upkeep. Admission donation for the September Downton Afternoon will be $25 if paid before September 6, $40 after that, and you must pre-book as no one will be admitted on the day of the event who has not booked ahead.
Please note: we can no longer hold seats for anyone who has not paid. We sell out quickly, so mark your calendars and BOOK SOON!