Day Trips from London to Highclere Castle

Trace the footsteps of Lady Mary Crawley on a full-day tour of rural ‘Downton Abbey’ locations from London. Rewind to the early 20th-century Britain portrayed in the hit TV period drama, and tour the Oxfordshire village that doubled as Downton as you hear anecdotes about the series and actors. Plus, visit Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, to explore its above-stairs rooms and gardens independently. Highclere admission and round-trip transport included.

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings, and then continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton, which is also known as Downton Village in the award-winning British TV series. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle, known in the show as 'Downton Abbey,' in Hampshire.

Find yourself in the world of Downton Abbey during this 9-hour tour from central London. With your guide in the lead, sharing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information, stop first in the village of Bampton, used as the Downton village setting. At Highclere Castle, spend three hours on a self-guided tour of the rooms used for most of the hit show's filming.

Discover many of Downton Abbey’s key filming locations—and follow in the footsteps of the Crawley family and other characters—during this immersive, full-day tour from London. Meet in the morning directly at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of a private vehicle into the countryside. You’ll visit Highclere Castle (which doubles as Downton Abbey), Cogges Manor Farm (where the Drews live), the village of Bampton, and much more.

Visit real-life ‘Downton Abbey’ filming locations on this private black cab tour from London. Following pickup from your hotel, sit back in your iconic transport and learn about Britain’s aristocracy and the fictional Grantham and Crawley families as your personal driver-guide chauffeurs you from site to site. You might visit Greys Court, otherwise known as Downton Place; the Downton village of Bampton; or the stately Highclere Castle (tickets own expense), which features as Downton Abbey itself.

Check off two top attractions in a day on this private tour to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle. Avoid the hassle of public transport and travel in a more luxurious and stress-free way with private transfers between sites. As an extra perk, admission to the attractions is included too. First, visit Highclere Castle—known for being the filming location for Downton Abbey. Then, go to Stonehenge—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and prehistoric wonder.

This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it not only stops at the stunning Highclere Castle and the filming location of Downton VIllage but also stops for lunch in a charming country pub! Starting and finishing at your London hotel or selected pick-up point, the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. Led by an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours and who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to London. While on tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home. The cost of lunch is not included in the tour as this gives you the chance to select your own meal choice from the pub's delicious menu.

Before boarding your ship, you have a great opportunity to visit Highclere Castle on this pre-Southampton tour from London on this self-guided private vehicle service. Discover the mystery surrounding Highclere Castle, and then travel directly to the Southampton cruise terminal or hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle with tons of space for your luggage. Direct pick-up service from your London accommodation. One-way pre-cruise excursion from London to the Port of Southampton with a stop at Highclere Castle. Designed for travelers wanting to combine convenience with flexibility. Before booking the service, please make sure you pre-book your admission tickets to Highclere Castle. This service does not include admission tickets, and these cannot be purchased on the day of the visit.

This day trip from London takes you to filming locations from the British drama series 'Downton Abbey including Highclere Castle, Bampton and Cogges Farms. Explore the grounds and interiors of Highclere Castle which was used as Downton Abbey. After a tour of 'Yew Tree Farm', see the charming Cotswolds village of Bampton which was featured as Downton Village in the series. This packed full-day itinerary includes round-trip transport by car (max 5 persons) from your central London (Zone 1) hotel.