Downton Abbey and the Cotswolds
Overview
Take a trip back in time to the set of Downton Abbey on our full-day tour to Highclere Castle and the Cotswolds. Our tour departs from Oxford and takes you first to Highclere Castle, the splendid home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. You have a chance to visit the castle and see where the filming took place and also to visit the beautiful castle grounds. We then take you to the delightful village of Bampton which was the backdrop for the village of Downton. Enjoy lunch in the charming market town of Burford and then an enchanting drive stopping in some of the quaint villages of the North Cotswolds before returning to Oxford.
Inclusions
- Blue Badge guide
- Live commentary on board
- Bottled water
- Entrance ticket to Highclere Castle
- Pick up from North Oxford Hotels on request
- Pick up from Oxford Station on request
- Entry/Admission - Highclere Castle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Highclere Castle Highclere Park, Highclere RG20 9RN England
Your tour begins with a drive through the medieval city of Oxford en route to Highclere Castle. Highclere Castle is the ancestral home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and is now famous for being the location of the popular t.v. series 'Downton Abbey'. Enjoy visiting the castle and the gardens and seeing where scenes from 'Downton Abbey' were filmed. The castle also has beautiful grounds which you will have time to explore.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre, St Michael's Church, Bampton EX16 9NG England
We leave Highclere Castle and return to Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, starting with a visit to the charming village of Bampton, with its quaint stone houses and cottages. Bampton was the location for the village of Downton in 'Downton Abbey'. You will have time to visit St Mary's Church and the village library, both of which were used in the filming of this much-loved t.v. series.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Burford, Burford, Cotswolds, England
You will then take a short drive to the sloping market town of Burford, the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. Here you can lunch in one of the many cafes or pubs and then browse in some of the quirky shops and art galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibury, Bibury, Cotswolds, England
Leaving Burford we head to the beautiful village of Bibury, with its famous wool cottages on Arlington Row and its trout farm. Enjoy a walk along the sparkling River Coln and enjoy an ice cream in the cafe!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swinbrook, Swinbrook, Burford, Cotswolds, England
A pretty drive through the picturesque Windrush Valley takes us to the idyllic village of Swinbrook. Enjoy a walk through the village and see the Swan pub. The pub was used in the filming of 'Downton Abbey' but was also famously associated with the Mitford sisters, who lived in the village at one time.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Highclere Castle Highclere Park, Highclere RG20 9RN England
Your tour begins with a drive through the medieval city of Oxford en route to Highclere Castle. Highclere Castle is the ancestral home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and is now famous for being the location of the popular t.v. series 'Downton Abbey'. Enjoy visiting the castle and the gardens and seeing where scenes from 'Downton Abbey' were filmed. The castle also has beautiful grounds which you will have time to explore.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre, St Michael's Church, Bampton EX16 9NG England
We leave Highclere Castle and return to Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, starting with a visit to the charming village of Bampton, with its quaint stone houses and cottages. Bampton was the location for the village of Downton in 'Downton Abbey'. You will have time to visit St Mary's Church and the village library, both of which were used in the filming of this much-loved t.v. series.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Burford, Burford, Cotswolds, England
You will then take a short drive to the sloping market town of Burford, the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. Here you can lunch in one of the many cafes or pubs and then browse in some of the quirky shops and art galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibury, Bibury, Cotswolds, England
Leaving Burford we head to the beautiful village of Bibury, with its famous wool cottages on Arlington Row and its trout farm. Enjoy a walk along the sparkling River Coln and enjoy an ice cream in the cafe!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swinbrook, Swinbrook, Burford, Cotswolds, England
A pretty drive through the picturesque Windrush Valley takes us to the idyllic village of Swinbrook. Enjoy a walk through the village and see the Swan pub. The pub was used in the filming of 'Downton Abbey' but was also famously associated with the Mitford sisters, who lived in the village at one time.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Cruiseaholiks
January 2023
Well, what can I say if you are a Downton Abbey fan? This is a MUST SEE. Buy the all-day pass and better yet get tickets to the Sunday Tea. The house is a self-tour so you can spend as much time as you like in the rooms. What you see on TV is what you will see in the house. Friendly guides a...
Well, what can I say if you are a Downton Abbey fan? This is a MUST SEE. Buy the all-day pass and better yet get tickets to the Sunday Tea. The house is a self-tour so you can spend as much time as you like in the rooms. What you see on TV is what you will see in the house. Friendly guides along the way to give you some inside information. Walk the grounds and soak it in. You might even see Lady of the manor walking her dogs (we did). The Egyptian Museum in the basement is very interesting since Lord Carnarvon found King Tut's tomb. To top it off make the drive to the town of Bampton to see the village location. Well worth the 1.5 hour drive if you love DA.Craven215
April 2022
Had an absolutely amazing experience. David and Isobel were excellent hosts. Really enjoyed the day from start to finish
Had an absolutely amazing experience. David and Isobel were excellent hosts. Really enjoyed the day from start to finishSimon_C
April 2022
The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. David and Isobel accommodated for your every need. David had a very calming voice and Isobel was an encyclopaedia of information which she shared throughout the tour.
The whole experience was fantastic from start to finish. David and Isobel accommodated for your every need. David had a very calming voice and Isobel was an encyclopaedia of information which she shared throughout the tour.duntracer
April 2022
Highly recommended. Wonderful day out for Downtown Abbey fans & a lot of interesting historic facts provided during the course of the tour. Visits to scenic Cotswold villages are a must. Isobel & David are fantastic guides.
Highly recommended. Wonderful day out for Downtown Abbey fans & a lot of interesting historic facts provided during the course of the tour. Visits to scenic Cotswold villages are a must. Isobel & David are fantastic guides.Maritza_B
July 2022
Everything was amazing, beyond expectations, the tour guide was amazing, provided us all details ab ove and beyond
Everything was amazing, beyond expectations, the tour guide was amazing, provided us all details ab ove and beyondBrenda_S
September 2021
What a lovely trip. The weather was beautiful a Isobel and David were great guides! Highclere was a delight and the drive and stops through the Cotswolds was so interesting! Loved the Lovel ruins and a cold beer at The Swan Inn where I met a nice couple to chat with!
What a lovely trip. The weather was beautiful a Isobel and David were great guides! Highclere was a delight and the drive and stops through the Cotswolds was so interesting! Loved the Lovel ruins and a cold beer at The Swan Inn where I met a nice couple to chat with!