This tour is an exciting opportunity for guests to explore the film locations of the BAFTA-winning period drama, Downton Abbey. In the morning, guests will make their way to the Gloucester Road tube station, to meet their guide and board their private coach. They will travel to Bampton in Oxfordshire, known to fans as ‘Downton Village’. Here, guests will enjoy a guided tour of locations from the British TV series, such as the former home of Matthew Crawley, Downton hospital, and the local church. They will walk past the village pub, and the village green. Guests can take a break here. Afterward, they will ride to Highclere Castle, the main film location. Guests can explore the Castle, imagining the life of the aristocratic Crawleys’ and their household, ‘upstairs and downstairs’, a 100 years ago. They can buy lunch at the Castle, or enjoy their own picnic on the grounds. After the tour, guests will return to London in their coach.

Duration:

Approximately 9 hours

Start Time:

9am

Inclusions:

Professional guide, chauffeur, transfer in a mini coach, entrance fees to Highclere Castle and Gardens. This is subject to change depending on the day of tour.

Exclusions:

Transportation to and from hotel, food and beverages, entrance fees to the Egyptian exhibition (GBP 5.00), and gratuities

Meeting point:

Gloucester Road tube station (Piccadilly, Circle, and District Lines); guide will meet guests next to the station exit outside the flower shop (Flowers Inc)

Ending point:

Central location

Not Suitable For:

Wheelchairs, people with mobility challenges, and expecting mothers

Important Information:

Guests are advised to reach the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time

Comfortable walking shoes and clothes are recommended for guests

Group size: Maximum 15 people

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure

This tour does not operate on Fridays and Saturdays during July-September