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'Downton Abbey' TV Locations and Blenheim Palace Tour from London
4.5
49 Ratings
Greater London
Immerse yourself in the world of 'Downton Abbey' on a full-day tour of its filming locations and a visit to the stunning Blenheim Palace. Discover the real-life settings of the beloved TV series and experience the grandeur of English aristocracy.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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 World War I. 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 you check out filming locations around the farm.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Guided tour of Bampton
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entry to Cogges Manor Farm
- Entry to Blenheim Palace
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the on-screen lives and romantic entanglements of the fictitious Crawley family on a comprehensive day tour of ‘Downton Abbey’ filming locations! Leaving from London, venture to Oxfordshire county to visit villages like Cogges, Bampton and Swinbrook, where the popular British historical television series was shot. In the afternoon, tour the awe-inspiring Blenheim Palace — a UNESCO World Heritage site not featured in the show but nevertheless impressive — to gain a glimpse into the everyday affairs of the English elite.
- 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.
Location
The Cumberland Hotel, London
Great Cumberland Place
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(49 Ratings)
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Susan_d
May 15, 2024
Downton Abbey and Blenheim Palace - The tour is a must for Downton Abbey fans.
Even my non Downton Abbey fan husband really enjoyed the experience. Amber, our guide, possesses a wealth of knowledge about far more than Downton and Churchill.
Between stops, she kept a running commentary going of interesting facts and humor. Thank you Amber for a wonderful day!
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Sandra_c
Sep 21, 2023
Best tour and tour guide Amber - 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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Mark_j
Oct 11, 2022
Downton and Blenheim - 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.
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Ladiesoflondon
Aug 21, 2022
Our Downton Abbey tour... - Our tour guide was simply the best we have ever experienced. Tony Lawless was timely, personable, knowledgeable, fun and funny, as well sensitive to our needs. Out of 10, he was 15 and highly recommend him at International Friends!
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Fufamily
Nov 13, 2019
Great day outside of London - We had a terrific tour with Amber. I really enjoyed visiting Bampton Village and Woodstock. Blenheim Palace is amazing. A great day!
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Lee
Jul 30, 2017
A must for all Downton Abbey fans... - <p>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.</p>
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Shalima_m
Sep 27, 2022
Ok - The tour did not go to actually palace where series was shot , the verbiage is misleading . The host was great
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Raewyn
Oct 4, 2017
early morning start for the tour... - <p>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</p>
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Carolyn
Sep 4, 2017
I can only give this tour 3 stars as... - <p>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.</p>
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Allan
Aug 27, 2017
We were most disappointed in the... - <p>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.</p>
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