Downton Abbey: A New Era opens in theatres on May 20th. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess’ newly inherited villa. 

As devoted fans, we cannot wait for the return of the Crawley family, and all their drama and scandal, on the big screen. To celebrate, we’re giving away 50 double passes to a special advanced screening happening May 17th (7:30PM), and one lucky winner will also receive an exquisite prize pack, inspired by Downton Abbey: A New Era. 

What’s in this delightful prize pack? Oh, so much. 

  • An overnight stay for two and breakfast buffet at Hockley Valley Resort—just 45 minutes north of the GTA! The resort features 104 guestrooms, indoor/outdoor pools, spa, golf, mountain bike trails, family games and activities and more! Who’s in need of a mini vacation?
  • A visit for two to the breathtaking fields of Avalon Lavender Farm, where guests can tour and pick from over 30,000 lush lavender plants on-site and enjoy a beautiful winding river walk to capture stunning summer photos (Valid for two months after June 18/19).
  • A $200 Gift Card to Secrets From Your Sister, so you can treat yourself to some gorgeous new lingerie! (Because that is surely what we’d do if heading to the South of France.)
  • A gift basket overflowing with decadent treats from Nadège Patisserie. Mmmmm.
  • A curated morning skincare kit from Sunday Riley to prep your skin for everyday adventures! The kit includes travel-friendly versions of the following products: Ceramic Slip Cleanser, Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence, CEO 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum, CEO Glow Vitamin C + Turmeric Face Oil, Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, and Auto Correct Brightening + Depuffing Eye Cream.
  • 6 Mini butter LONDON Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer hues—all inspired by DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA.! Explore an Empire Red and High Street Crème, an English Lavender, a perfectly soft dusty pink Piece of Cake hue, a Mink Grey and Waterloo Blue that’s truly fit for a Crawley. 
  • The winner of our gift set will also be invited into the drawing room to play Captured Moments, the delightful parlor style board game based upon the critically acclaimed Downton Abbey the Motion Picture. The game features multiple ways to acquire points, secret scoring goals, and the Royal Staff waylaying the best laid plans! Captured Moments will engage your players as you reminisce about the most captivating moments of this masterpiece of a movie.
  • And of course, two passes to the advanced screening of Downton Abbey: A New Era on May 17th! 

HOW INCREDIBLE IS THIS PRIZE PACK??? Enter to win it all! Here’s how:

On Twitter:

  • Tweet: “Dearest @Shedoesthecity, as a longtime Downton fan, I’d be over the moon to win your exquisite gift pack, inspired by #DowntonAbbey”

On Facebook:

  • LIKE and COMMENT on the Downton Abbey: A New Era Contest post on our Facebook page.

On Instagram:

  • LIKE the Downton Abbey: A New Era contest post on our Instagram feed.
  • FOLLOW Shedoesthecity + Hockley Valley.
  • TAG a fellow Downton fan who you’d love to join you in the theatre.

One lucky winner will be selected to win it all on May 12th. 50 other entrants will receive complimentary tickets to the advanced screening happening on May 17th, 7:30PM, at Scotiabank Theatre. This contest has wonderful odds. 

From the exquisite costumes to the pristine grounds of the country estate, Downton Abbey has always provided a cherished form of escapism. All we need to hear are those first few piano notes of the opening sequence, and we are blissfully whisked away to when we were first introduced to this most enchanting story. Downton Abbey: A New Era promises fans even more mystery, mischief, and glamour in a gorgeous new setting. We are in full-on countdown mode. 

Downton Abbey: A New Era opens in theatres across Canada on May 20th. Watch the trailer now.