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'Downton Abbey' TV Locations and Blenheim Palace Tour from London

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10 hours
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Offered in: English

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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

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Entry to Blenheim Palace
Entry to Cogges Manor Farm
Guided tour of Bampton

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Cumberland Hotel, London
Great Cumberland Pl, London W1H 7DL, UK
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the pick up time. This tour will depart at 07.30am. Please wait outside the Cumberland Hotel main entrance, Marble Arch (formerly the Hard Rock Hotel), Nearest tube station is Marble Arch

Start time

07:30 AM

End point

Victoria station
London SW1W 0SR, UK
06:30pm Victoria Train Station at approximately. This is one of the largest transport stations in London, with excellent connections to all parts of London and beyond

What To Expect

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.

Cogges Manor Farm

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Bampton Library

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Swan Inn (Pass By)

Blenheim Palace

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
British weather can be variable and so guests are advised to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. It is recommended to bring some warm clothes with you especially in the winter months and layers are good for adapting to the ever-changing weather conditions. It is a good idea to wear appropriate footwear as there is walking involved on our tours. England is known for its rain so it is advisable to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella with you.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Featured review

Sandra_C

We loved this tour!! Amber was THE BEST tour guide:)… she was so funny and soooo informative! She had lots of pictures of Downton Abby and showed where everything was filmed!! I highly recommend this tour❤️

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Best tour and tour guide Amber

Sandra_C, Sep 2023

Downton and Blenheim

Mark_J, Oct 2022

Really enjoyed seeing parts of the Cotswold area on the way to Brampton where scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed. We knew High Clerc was closed to visitors on this day but we were given plenty of notice to cancel if we chose to do so. We took the tour with Tony and he more than made up for it with all of the tidbits he shared about the filming of Downton and showing us Bampton. The tour of Blenheim Palace was excellent as well. A very skilled guide.

Shalima_M, Sep 2022

The tour did not go to actually palace where series was shot , the verbiage is misleading . The host was great

Great day outside of London

FuFamily, Nov 2019

We had a terrific tour with Amber. I really enjoyed visiting Bampton Village and Woodstock. Blenheim Palace is amazing. A great day!

early morning start for the tour...

Raewyn C, Oct 2017

early morning start for the tour, but who cares we could not wait, the yew tree farm was really good, loved that, the tour guide was very well informed i found the village part of the tour quite rushed, Blenheim palace was wonderful, we had time to do our own thing here, the grounds were beautiful there is a shop which is well stocked and cafe to relax in or grab an ice cream and sit in the gardens my only moan is that we got back to london an hour earlier, perhaps that hour could have been spent in the village and our lunch break was not long enough by the time we got served and our meal arrived it was time to leave with some of our lunch left behind but in saying that i loved it

I can only give this tour 3 stars as...

Carolyn A, Sep 2017

I can only give this tour 3 stars as it was not all I had hoped for. The tour guide, although very familiar with all of it, was in a hurry and cut our tour short by about 3 hours. My friends and I felt pushed and rushed so not able to get all the photos we had hoped for. Apparently, she had told one of my friends she was in a hurry to get some shopping done and spend time with her family. We did enjoy what we saw. The guide also stated a couple facts about Downton Abbley that were not correct, unless the British version is very different from the American one. Blenheim was wonderful but again, we were rushed and not able to enjoy all it had to offer.

We were most disappointed in the...

allan r, Aug 2017

We were most disappointed in the tour. We left London reasonably on time but unknown to us we had to stop in Oxford to pick up two more passengers. This added at least 30 minutes each way to what was already a long drive from London. Our guide had no fun inside information on Downton Abbey and her depth of knowledge on the TV series was limited. We knew the we were not going to see the actual Downton Abbey Highclere Castle closed for filming. The other Downton Abbey stop were underwhelming. We only had 45 min to eat lunch in a quaint village and had no time to explore the town. Blenheim was FANTASTIC. Should have spent the entire day at Blenheim. I would not recommend this tour with its present itinerary.

A must for all Downton Abbey fans...

Lee, Jul 2017

A must for all Downton Abbey fans! Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage Site and was a highlight of our trip to England. Winston Churchill's birthplace and childhood home. Don't miss seeing this amazing, historical palace and gardens.

First, as others have noted, our...

Gregg B, Jun 2017

First, as others have noted, our tour guide, Tony, was not only knowledgeable but had a great wit. It was a perfect match for our group of four - who coincidentally, were all from California. As we were a small group with a smaller coach we had some flexibility in our day and were able to visit some other areas. For me the Blenheim Palace was the best. Highly recommend a day with Tony.

After seeing the series on PBS, I...

Elisa B, Nov 2016

After seeing the series on PBS, I was eager to see the show's filming sites. It was worth the day trip! I also learned some local bits about the places we visited in the morning. Blenheim Palace is really beautiful! Of interest, the current ducal family still lives in part of the palace which isn't open to the public. Since we were a small group of 6, our driver dropped us off at requested spots in London.

Enjoyed the tour. Irish Tony knew...

Lois H, Sep 2016

Enjoyed the tour. Irish Tony knew his stuff and was a great driver. We had a smallish group so it was more personal. Enjoyed all the Downton sites and now want to watch all the episodes again. Blenheim Palace is beautiful.

Unbelievable! Everything I could have...

Thomas_D, Sep 2016

Unbelievable! Everything I could have hoped for and more.

This tour was excellent!! The tour...

Deborah H, Jul 2016

This tour was excellent!! The tour guide Debbie and the bus driver Tony were super. Debbie's additional insight and knowledge made it that much better. I will look for them for future tours.

Tour guide Debbie and driver...

robert l, Jun 2016

Tour guide Debbie and driver Caroline offered a wonderful look into places where Downton Abbey was filmed. Fascinating commentary and backstage stories. Plus a trip to breathtaking Blenheim Palace. Very worthwhile and fun

Our enthusiastic, informative guide...

Anita C, Jun 2016

Our enthusiastic, informative guide made this trip quite pleasant. Plenty of time at each stop with ample opportunity for photos. Debbie is a vivacious (or in her terms "brilliant") tour guide with excellent insights into the local color.

The guide was extremely well...

PatriciaA_L, May 2016

The guide was extremely well informed and had loads of information and stories to tell. Plenty of time at each location to do everything I wanted to do.

The tour was OK. But will not book...

Michele C, Apr 2016

The tour was OK. But will not book through 3rd party aviator again.

Great tour, one of the only to stay...

Susan_R, Nov 2015

Great tour, one of the only to stay more time at Blenheim

My wifen my son, and I recently took...

James S, Oct 2015

My wifen my son, and I recently took this tour. When we booked our tour my wife was a bit disappointed because Highclere castle wasn't open so we decided on this tour with Blenheim on it. We were not disappointed at all. The tour guide, Tony, was fantastic. The stops were very nice and you were given the appropriate time at each. We never felt rushed all day. There are other tours a little cheaper that travel by bus. I would without a doubt spend a little more and get on this tour and travel in a small group van. Well worth it.

first we were a small group of nine...

josette d, Oct 2015

first we were a small group of nine people which was very nice. Le guide savait rendre les endroits interessants, grande connaissance du sujet DOWNTON ABBEY.

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