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Downton Abbey fans – hog the attention of your historian guide all the way, but keep your eyes peeled for the sights of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sheep-studded hills, rural farmsteads, blues skies. Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey, the Grantham family home) is only available at certain times of the year.
When the castle is closed to the public or sold out we can still take in the view from the grounds. Downton devotees will find ye ancient market town of Bampton familiar – Downton Church, Downton Cottage Hospital, Grantham Arms pub. Peek into every alley in this charming hamlet. Daydream awhile over lunch at the riverside Swan Inn in Swinbrook village.
The next stop is Cogges and its historic manor house (Downton Abbey’s Yew Tree Farm). Linger at Shilton’s 18th-century humped-back bridge next to a bubbling brook.
Please pre-purchase your tickets before reserving this tour.
Centrally located hotel in London
8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
This is an estimated itinerary for this tour.
Stop At: Bampton
Charming Cotswolds village which doubles up as the fictional Yorkshire village of Downton.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: St Mary’s Church
Discover where Lady Edith was jilted at the altar!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bampton Library Old Grammar School Church View
Guided walking of Downton Abbey movie site locations tour starts and finishes here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Swinbrook, Swinbrook
Picturesque Cotswolds village where Lady Sybil and Branson planned their elopement in an idyllic Cotswolds pub.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cogges Manor Farm
Important heritage site with 13th-century manor house and historic farm buildings – used as Downton Abbey’s Yew Tree Farm where Lady Edith’s illegitimate daughter Marigold was brought up.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Shilton, UK
Cotswolds village with a particularly tranquil setting where a ford crosses a bubbling brook – and where the Old Forge building was transformed into the Red Lion pub where Mr Bates found work after leaving Downton Abbey.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Cotswolds
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it’s stunning!
Pass By: Oxfordshire
West Oxfordshire in the Cotswolds has some of the most picturesque sightseeing in England – undulating hills, rural agriculture, quaint villages and hamlets, honey-coloured limestone cottages, thatched roofing and dry stone walls – it’s beautiful!
Pass By: Burford
The historical market town is referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’.
We had a truly wonderful day in the Cotswolds. The experience was smooth, organized, pleasant, private, and well guided. We had the best experience and highly recommend the tour!
Can’t say enough good about this tour and our tour guide, Barry. It was so nice to have someone who knows the area and can take pictures for us! I also have to mention and specially thank Rob Woodford who helped organize the excursion. When originally booked, there were no more tickets (end of season) for Highclere Castle tour. But through Rob’s direct contact to the castle and influence we were able to secure tickets. Thanks Rob! We will always remember this trip with fond memories! Thank you!!!
Our driver was Barry. He was GREAT. We stopped all along the way and he took photos and really became our friend for the day. We stopped at sites in London, Highclere castle, and several other location stops where we enjoyed the day. We enjoyed snacks sitting in the shade at Highclere. He took us to the well hidden restaurant (it was Monday so the Pubs were mostly closed) – guess I shouldn’t mention where. Don’t want to spoil the secret. Anyway, it was a great day. THANK YOU BARRY!
