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Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

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11 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit Cogges Manor Farm (entry included) and then on to Bampton — the real Downton village. See Bampton Library (entry included), the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then pass the afternoon at Highclere Castle, the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate.

Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

What's Included

  • Entry to Bampton Library
  • Entry to Highclere Castle
  • Entry to Cogges Manor Farm
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Great Cumberland Place, London W1H 7DL, UK

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London SW1W 0SR
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Return point: Returns to Victoria Train Station at approximately 7pm

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Cogges Manor Farm

Leave London’s Marble Arch by air-conditioned minivan, and travel west to the rolling limestone hills of Oxfordshire. On the journey, your guide will keep you entertained with tales and trivia about the Downton Abbey TV series that has a fan base spread all over the world. Filmed mostly in and around Oxfordshire, the British period drama of Downton Abbey documents the dramas and scandals of the fictional Crawley family and their servants in the days leading up to and after the First World War. Hear insider gossip about characters such as Lady Mary, and discover little-known facts about the shooting locations included on your tour. Stop at a farm nestled in the hills near Cogges and enjoy a hot drink (own expense) in the farm’s rustic cafe before discovering a few of the farm’s filming locations.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Bampton Library

Continue to Bampton in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English village that was used extensively as Downton village throughout the entire series. On a walking tour, enter Bampton Library — which doubles as Downton Cottage Hospital, see the village church — the site of Lady Mary’s wedding to Matthew Crawley — and the house that was once used as the Crawley family home. Stroll along the main street, seeing shops used for filming as well as sights such as the fictional Grantham Arms pub.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Highclere Castle

Continue to Highclere Castle, Downton Abbey itself, to explore with your guide. Explore the lavish estate that surrounds the castle and hear all about Highclere Castle’s role as the Grantham family home. Enjoy lunch or a snack in the onsite tea rooms that serve food from the castle’s kitchens, then step inside Highclere Castle to explore its stately rooms. See the dining, music and smoking rooms that Lady Sybil graced with her presence and learn about the real-life family who have owned Highclere Castle since the late 17th century: the Carnarvons. In the basement is the special Egyptology exhibition, thanks to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon’s excavations in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Take in further areas of the famous filming site; the Red Stairs, saloon, gallery and bedrooms, before returning to your minivan and heading back to London.
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3 hours 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: Once the booking is submitted all sales are final, non-changeable, non-transferable and incur 100% cancellation penalties
  • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted in the Castle grounds. A small storage area is available at the Visitors Reception. Picnics are not permitted within the gardens.
  • Photography and videography is not permitted inside the Castle but can be used on the Castle grounds and lawns for personal use only.
  • Pushchairs are not permitted inside of the Castle but can be used around the Castle grounds and lawns.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5528IFHIGHCLERE

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entry to Bampton Library
  • Entry to Highclere Castle
  • Entry to Cogges Manor Farm
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Guided tour of Bampton
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: Once the booking is submitted all sales are final, non-changeable, non-transferable and incur 100% cancellation penalties
  • 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.
  • Large bags and backpacks are not permitted in the Castle grounds. A small storage area is available at the Visitors Reception. Picnics are not permitted within the gardens.
  • Photography and videography is not permitted inside the Castle but can be used on the Castle grounds and lawns for personal use only.
  • Pushchairs are not permitted inside of the Castle but can be used around the Castle grounds and lawns.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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