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Downton Abbey Cotswolds Locations: Private Day Trip from London
London, England
8 hours
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What You Will Do
Explore the beautiful Cotswolds countryside and discover the iconic Downton Abbey filming locations, the hit series set in a fictional county in Yorkshire between 1912 and 1926 in the post-Edwardian era, on this private day trip from London in a Black Cab.
On your private tour, you will:
This is a must-see tour for Downton Abbey enthusiasts and a truly delightful day trip from London in the comfort and spaciousness of an iconic Black Cab. Explore many filming locations on a drive around the Cotswolds - considered England's most beautiful and quintessential countryside, famous for its honey-coloured limestone houses and thatched cottages, sheep farming, and truly gorgeous countryside.
Many period dramas have been filmed in Cotswold villages, including the movie 1917, and although the fictional Downton Abbey is set in Yorkshire, much of it was filmed in the southern Cotswolds counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
On this private, full-day trip from London in a Black Cab you'll enter the fictional world of the Crawley family and Downton by stepping into the real-life filming locations of this world-famous, era-defining, multiple award-winning TV series, starring Maggie Smith as the intimidating yet hilarious Dowager Countess, Hugh Bonneville as the diffident Lord Grantham, Michelle Dockery as the sarcastic Lady Mary, and Jo Froggatt in her award-winning role as her maid - as well as a host of other stars.
Your expert driver-guide will ensure you have plenty of time to thoroughly explore these stunning historic locations including the lovely market town of Bampton which doubles up as Downton. Enjoy a guided tour through its streets and alleyways, stopping in at the Church where poor Lady Edith was jilted! Step inside the charming Swinbrook Pub where Lady Sibyl and Bransom plotted their elopement, (also made famous by the Mitford sisters).
See other villages like Shilton, Burford, and Cogges where various scenes were filmed, enjoy breathtakingly beautiful drives around the Cotswolds - and of course enjoy wandering the grounds of the magnificent Highclere Castle, Downton Abbey itself, before the return drive to your London hotel.
On your private tour, you will:
- Meet your private driver-guide at your hotel in London;
- Drive South West out of London towards the famously picturesque Cotswolds;
- Stop off in many beautiful, honey-coloured Cotswold villages used in the filming of Downton Abbey;
- Wander around the spectacular grounds of the majestic Highclere Castle that stars as Downton Abbey in the hit TV series;
- Visit charming Swinbrooke pub where dramatic scenes took place, like Lady Sibyl planning to elope with Branson;
- Explore the ancient market town of Bampton where you might recognise Downton's Church - where Lady Edith was jilted, the Cottage Hospital, and the Grantham Arms pub;
- Head to the historic 13th-century manor house at Cogges - which starred as Yew Tree Farm where Lady Edith's daughter Marigold is raised;
- Visit the tranquil village of Shilton with a babbling brook and an old Forge that was transformed into the Red Lion Pub where Mr. Bates found work after leaving Downton;
- Enjoy scenic drives around the magical Cotswolds, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its famous thatched and honey-coloured stone houses, undulating hills, and quaint chocolate box villages of quintessential England.
This is a must-see tour for Downton Abbey enthusiasts and a truly delightful day trip from London in the comfort and spaciousness of an iconic Black Cab. Explore many filming locations on a drive around the Cotswolds - considered England's most beautiful and quintessential countryside, famous for its honey-coloured limestone houses and thatched cottages, sheep farming, and truly gorgeous countryside.
Many period dramas have been filmed in Cotswold villages, including the movie 1917, and although the fictional Downton Abbey is set in Yorkshire, much of it was filmed in the southern Cotswolds counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
On this private, full-day trip from London in a Black Cab you'll enter the fictional world of the Crawley family and Downton by stepping into the real-life filming locations of this world-famous, era-defining, multiple award-winning TV series, starring Maggie Smith as the intimidating yet hilarious Dowager Countess, Hugh Bonneville as the diffident Lord Grantham, Michelle Dockery as the sarcastic Lady Mary, and Jo Froggatt in her award-winning role as her maid - as well as a host of other stars.
Your expert driver-guide will ensure you have plenty of time to thoroughly explore these stunning historic locations including the lovely market town of Bampton which doubles up as Downton. Enjoy a guided tour through its streets and alleyways, stopping in at the Church where poor Lady Edith was jilted! Step inside the charming Swinbrook Pub where Lady Sibyl and Bransom plotted their elopement, (also made famous by the Mitford sisters).
See other villages like Shilton, Burford, and Cogges where various scenes were filmed, enjoy breathtakingly beautiful drives around the Cotswolds - and of course enjoy wandering the grounds of the magnificent Highclere Castle, Downton Abbey itself, before the return drive to your London hotel.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your private group
- London Taxi throughout the tour
- Hotel Pick-Up and drop-off from Central London
What's Not Included?
- Highclere Castle tickets
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up is available upon request from Central London. If your hotel information is not provided, your guide will meet you at the Taxi Rank in Embankment Place, outside Embankment Tube Station (at the Villiers Street entrance and not the Embankment entrance).
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Travel Curious.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Your guide will be happy to customise the itinerary on the day for you if you wish to spend more or less time at attractions/areas stated on your tour itinerary - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you at the recommended meeting point described in your tour confirmation email. - Please note: Highclere Castle tickets are not included in the tour price but you will visit the castle grounds.
- Accesibility: All Black Cabs are wheelchair accessible and foldable wheelchairs (under 10kg) can be stored in the vehicle. Please note the person must be able to get into and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide and a member of the group must be able to lift the wheelchair in and out of the vehicle without the assistance of the driver or tour guide. Additionally, on some occasions, slight amendments to the route may need to be made to make this fully accessible. If your wheelchair is over 10kg or cannot be folded to be easily stored in a vehicle, please be in touch, so we can arrange a custom booking for you.
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