From the captivating Lady Mary Crawley, to the protective Earl of Grantham, to the late, great Dowager Countess – no matter who your favourite Downton Abbey character is, fans of the aristocratic historical franchise will know that one of the most important roles is the one played by the grand estate itself.
As announced earlier this week, Downton Abbey is on its way back to the big screen, with filming already underway at Highclere Castle, in Hampshire.
