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Explore the city of London like a lord or a lady and follow the footsteps of your favourite characters on this Downton Abbey Filming Locations half-day tour.
Even though Yorkshire and the Highclere Castle are the main Downton Abbey filming sites for the earlier episodes, central London started to hog the limelight as the show clocked its later innings, and on this tour, you will flashback to the popular scenes set at the city’s iconic landmarks.
Play guessing games to jog your memory as you see Buckingham Palace, Lancaster House (a neo-classical mansion), Bridgewater House (a privately owned home), Belgrave Square, Criterion Restaurant, the Ritz London Hotel (built in 1906), Piccadilly Circus, Hyde Park, Albert Memorial, Astor House, St. Pancras Station, and these are just for starters. How many could you spot?
Be bowled over by a few secret filming locations, including Lord Grantham’s London stately home shared by your Professional Private Driver Guide who happens to be a Downton Abbey fanatic as well.
Brace for non-stop peppy conversation, not crisp commentary.
Centrally located hotel in London
Hourly from 8:00 to 4:00 pm
On this Downton Abbey filming locations tour, you will see:
Stop At: Buckingham Palace, Spur Road, London SW1A 1AA England
Host for the Grand Balls enjoyed by Lord Grantham’s daughters.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lancaster House, Stable Yard, London SW1A 1BB England
Stately Home is used by the award-winning movie drama series for the interior shots at Buckingham Palace – this one holds a secret that Downton Abbey fans will love!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. James’s, St. James’s, London, England
London neighbourhood of the Grantham Family and their Stately Home.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS England
An amusing Downton Abbey ‘blooper’ happened here!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Criterion Theatre, 218-223 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9HR, UK
Criterion Restaurant is where Edith had her clandestine dinner dates with Michael.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London, England
This swish neighbourhood was home to Michael Gregson – the employer and lover of Lady Edith Crawley.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hyde Park, London W2 2UH England
Filming location in this Royal Park.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kensington Gardens, The Magazine Storeyard Magazine Gate, London W2 UH England
The scene for the family picnic and location where Lady Mary broke up with Lord Gillingham.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Albert Memorial, Princes Gate Kensington Gore, London W8 England
‘You will know it when you see it’ was the advice given to the staff unsure of where to find the location for their picnic.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA England
Lord Grantham would have spent many afternoons in the House of Lords – and possibly falling asleep in those soft padded seats!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Statue of George V, Abingdon St, London England
The British monarch in Edwardian London looks over to where his Government declared war on Germany in 1914.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P 3BD England
Centre of power in Edwardian times.
Pass By: Downing Street, London SW1A 2AL England
London Residence of the British Prime Minister.
Pass By: Thames River, London England
The lifeblood of the City of London.
Stop At: Two Temple Place, 2 Temple Place, London WC2R 3BD England
Location for the celebrity wedding between Lady Rose and Atticus Aldridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London England
London’s largest public square was popular scenery with the Downton Abbey movie-makers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Pancras International Station, St. Pancras Station Euston Road, London N1C 4QP England
Railway terminus where Lady Edith was reunited with her editor and love interest Michael Gregson.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Mayfair, London England
Elegant neighbourhood and playground for Edwardian aristocratic society – which has the most expensive real estate in London.
Stop At: Savile Row, London England
Beautiful wedding venue in the heart of Mayfair – which doubled up as the Jazz Club where Lady Rose first flirted with Jazz Singer Jack Ross at the Lotus Club.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Belgrave Square Garden, Belgrave Square, London SW1X England
Residence of Rosamund Painswick in the movie.
Pass By: National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN England
World-class Art Gallery – where Lady Grantham meets with Simon Bricker.
Stop At: Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London, England
The vibrant neighbourhood includes the restaurant where Edith went to meet Michael to consider writing for his magazine.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Soho, London England
London’s nightlife district featured the Blue Dragon Jazz Club in the drama.
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 the 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!
