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Viking and Highclere Castle Announce Construction of New Contemporary Events Space
The Viking Pavilion at Highclere Castle Will Further Enhance Guest Experiences at the “Rea...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Viking and Highclere Castle Announce Construction of New Contemporary Events Space\n\n\n .bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n \n\n\n\n\n The Viking Pavilion at Highclere Castle Will Further Enhance Guest Experiences at the “Real Downton Abbey”\n \n\n\n\n\n Viking® (\n \n www.viking.com\n \n ) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its support for the development of a new contemporary events pavilion at Highclere Castle, the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the iconic filming location of\n \n Downton Abbey\n \n . This purpose-built space will replace the temporary marquee on the castle’s southwest lawn, providing an elegant setting for future events and guest experiences.\n \n\n This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:\n \n https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251219132131/en/\n \n\n\n\n\n Viking today announced its support for the development of a new contemporary events pavilion at Highclere Castle, the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and iconic filming location of Downton Abbey. Pictured here, a rendering of the Viking Pavilion at Highclere Castle, a purpose-built space where Viking guests will enjoy expanded opportunities to explore the castle’s rich history through Privileged Access experiences, including lectures and roundtable discussions hosted by Lady Carnarvon and other experts. For more information, visit www.viking.com.\n \n\n\n The Viking Pavilion at Highclere Castle has been designed to complement Highclere’s historic architecture while incorporating sustainable features such as solar panels and a heat exchanger system. Drawing inspiration from the celebrated 18th-century landscapes of Lancelot “Capability” Brown, the surrounding grounds will feature curving pathways, carefully planted trees, soft planting beds and intimate seating areas, creating a harmonious transition between heritage and modernity.\n \n\n “We have proudly partnered with Highclere Castle for more than a decade and are pleased to support this new project. Many of our guests were introduced to Highclere and Viking through\n \n Downton Abbey\n \n , and the castle will always hold a special place in our hearts,” said Karine Hagen, Viking’s Executive Vice President of Product. “Many of our guests hav...