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40 Things You Didn't Know About "Downton Abbey"

House Beautiful Logo By Janaya Wecker, Kayleigh Roberts of House Beautiful | Slide 1 of 40: It's called Highclere Castle, and it's been occupied by the Carnavon family since 1679. You can tour it in the spring and summer, and it's also available for weddings and private events.

1) A real family lives in the castle where the show was filmed.

It's called Highclere Castle, and it's been occupied by the Carnavon family since 1679. You can tour it in the spring and summer, and it's also available for weddings and private events.

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