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'Downton Abbey' TV Locations and Blenheim Palace Tour from London
Recommended for your London trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
10 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Overview
Immerse yourself in the lives of the fictional Crawley family on a full-day tour of 'Downtown Abbey' filming locations from London. Explore the picturesque county of Oxfordshire as you visit charming villages like Bampton, Cogges, and Swinbrook to see sites the popular TV drama was filmed at. Discover the regal majesty of UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace and the history behind the home of Winston Churchill, and then return to London by luxury coach in the evening.
- 'Downton Abbey' filming locations and Blenheim Palace tour from London
- Hear insider gossip about the scandals of 'Downton Abbey'
- See the church where Lady Mary married Matthew Crawley
- Visit Shilton, Swinbrook, and Bladon to see some of the TV show's filming sites
- Tour UNESCO-listed Blenheim Palace, and learn about its eminent ex-residents
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Depart from a central London location in a luxurious, air-conditioned coach, and admire the undulating limestone hills of Oxfordshire as you travel towards your first stop. Listen to entertaining anecdotes and insider gossip surrounding 'Downtown Abbey' as you travel, and hear tales and trivia about the popular TV drama and its global fan base.
First, stop at a charming farm near Cogges, and refresh with a hot drink (own expense) as you admire the filming locations scattered around the farmland. Continue to Bampton to admire the stone cottages and winding English streets. Recognize famous 'Downtown Abbey' sites, such as the village church and the Crawley family home. Plus scour the scenery for shops and pubs featured in the show.
Travel onward to the ancient village of Shilton, and visit an ambient pub featured in 'Downtown Abbey.' Hear of how Lady Sybil eloped with the family chauffeur, and then head to Blenheim Palace for a comprehensive tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancestral home of Winston Churchill.
Marvel at the stately grandeur of the residence as you approach, and then venture within to delve into the rich historical heritage of the structure. Stroll through the opulent State Apartments, wander the landscaped beauty of the gardens, and then return to your comfortable coach. Relax on the journey back to central London, where your tour concludes.
First, stop at a charming farm near Cogges, and refresh with a hot drink (own expense) as you admire the filming locations scattered around the farmland. Continue to Bampton to admire the stone cottages and winding English streets. Recognize famous 'Downtown Abbey' sites, such as the village church and the Crawley family home. Plus scour the scenery for shops and pubs featured in the show.
Travel onward to the ancient village of Shilton, and visit an ambient pub featured in 'Downtown Abbey.' Hear of how Lady Sybil eloped with the family chauffeur, and then head to Blenheim Palace for a comprehensive tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancestral home of Winston Churchill.
Marvel at the stately grandeur of the residence as you approach, and then venture within to delve into the rich historical heritage of the structure. Stroll through the opulent State Apartments, wander the landscaped beauty of the gardens, and then return to your comfortable coach. Relax on the journey back to central London, where your tour concludes.
Itinerary
Leave London’s Marble Arch by air-conditioned minivan, and travel west to the rolling limestone hills of Oxfordshire. On the journey, your guide will keep you entertained with tales and trivia about the
Downton Abbey TV series that has a fan base spread all over the world.
Filmed mostly in and around Oxfordshire, the British period drama of Downton Abbey documents the dramas and scandals of the fictional Crawley family and their servants in the days leading up to and after World War I. Hear insider gossip about characters such as Lady Mary, and discover little-known facts about the shooting locations included on your tour. Stop at a farm nestled in the hills near Cogges and enjoy a hot drink (own expense) in the farm’s rustic cafe before you check out filming locations around the farm.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Filmed mostly in and around Oxfordshire, the British period drama of Downton Abbey documents the dramas and scandals of the fictional Crawley family and their servants in the days leading up to and after World War I. Hear insider gossip about characters such as Lady Mary, and discover little-known facts about the shooting locations included on your tour. Stop at a farm nestled in the hills near Cogges and enjoy a hot drink (own expense) in the farm’s rustic cafe before you check out filming locations around the farm.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Continue to Bampton in the Cotswolds. The stone cottages and leafy, twisting streets in this quintessential English village might look familiar; scenes depicting the Downton village are often shot here and appear throughout the entire series. On a walking tour, see the village church — the site of Lady Mary’s wedding to Matthew Crawley — and the house that was once used as the Crawley family home. Stroll along the main street, spotting shops and the fictional Grantham Arms pub that appear in many episodes.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Travel onward to the historical village of Shilton to explore its center, including a quaint village pub that is surrounded by ponds, medieval bridges and wells. From Shilton, we will travel to the Swan Inn at Swinbrook for a photo stop, where Lady Sybil eloped with the family chauffeur Branson.
While not used as a Downton Abbey filming location, one can imagine the palace's stately grandeur that would impress the Crawley family. Take a walking tour that delves into the history of Winston Churchill's ancestral home, originally given to the first duke of Marlborough as a gift from the English Parliament. Wander through the State Apartments, and then explore a section of the beautiful landscaped gardens that feature the Temple of Diana. Finally, return to your minivan and travel back to London where your tour finishes.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
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