Well-known for its role in the much-loved Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle will see a powerful musical display this summer at the Battle Proms, with Spitfire engines, 200 replica Napoleonic cannons and memorable pieces including 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky and Beethoven’s Battle Symphony. This is a quintessentially British event which is always a highlight of the summer.

Highlights: We're looking forward to the traditional sing-along at the end of the evening, where we can belt out old favourites like Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory while watching fireworks explode above us.

Book now: Highclere Castle Battle Proms takes place on Saturday 1 August. £36 a ticket. Click here to see what other Battle Proms events are taking place across the UK.

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