Downton Abbey Filming Locations and Highclere Castle
- Book now for 2021 at 2020 prices
- Fully refundable and amendable up until 28 days before travel
Join a Downton Abbey expert on this Downton themed day tour from London! Enter the grand and elegant world of Downton Abbey, discover the locations used in the hit TV series, join your knowledgeable guide and long time fan who will take you to explore Downton village, St Mary's Church, Yew Tree Farm and majestic Downton Abbey itself.
- Travel by executive coach with an expert guide
- Entry to Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle)
- Visit Downton Village, Downton Farm and Downton Church
- If your date is not showing as available in the 'Book this Tour' box we have more dates available on our small group day trip and a Highclere Castle Express service. Click here for details.
- Departures available from London and Oxford
- COVID19 Safety Policies Apply. Seats will be left empty between individuals and couples/families to ensure customer space and distancing. All vehicles used are deep cleaned and disinfected daily, with masks and hand sanitiser products available to all guests.
- Flexible booking guarantee!
- This day trip is operated in partnership with Oxfordshire Cotswolds tourism. All destination images used have been provided by Oxfordshire Cotswolds. For further details of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds please go to http://www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org
- Disclaimer: International Friends Downton Abbey day trips and tours are not endorsed, sanctioned or in any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Carnival Films, NBC Universal or Julian Fellowes and his representatives.
- Please note that Highclere Castle is a private residence, and as such reserve the right to close part or all of the Castle, Gardens or exhibition at short notice. As such, the itinerary for this tour is subject to change at any time.
- International Friends would like to politely remind our guests to please bear in mind that although used as a filming location, Bampton is not a film set, and is home to many residents. Disrespectful behaviour, such as taking photographs through front room windows, sitting on or causing damage to residential property, or causing any distress to the residents of Bampton will not be tolerated. Any guests found to behave in this way may be asked to leave the tour and make their way back to London at their own expense.
Time | Destination | |
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Departs Arrives |
08:00am 09:30am |
Central London Cogges Farm |
Departs Arrives |
10:30am 11:00am |
Cogges Farm Bampton |
Departs Arrives |
12:00pm 1:00pm |
Bampton Highclere Castle |
Departs Arrives |
4:00pm 6:30pm |
Highclere Castle London Victoria |
Please note that all timings above are estimated and assuming normal traffic conditions. Due to the changeable nature of road conditions, we cannot guarantee a precise time when you will get back to London, it is usually between 6-7pm.
On the return to London your driver will drop you at Victoria Train Station in the city centre. This is one of the largest transport stations in London, with excellent connections to all parts of London and beyond.
Please ensure you arrive at your allocated departure point at least 10 minutes before your departure time.
Time | London departure points |
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07:15am | Outside The British Museum main entrance on Great Russell Street (MAP). Nearest tube stations are Holborn or Tottenham Court Road. |
07:30am | Outside the Hard Rock Hotel main entrance, Marble Arch (formerly the Cumberland Hotel). (MAP) Nearest tube station is Marble Arch |
07:45am | Outside Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, 97 Cromwell Road (MAP) (wait on Cromwell road by the bus stop, not outside the hotel entrance) Nearest tube station is Gloucester Road |
If you intend to travel to our central London meeting points by public transport, you can plan your journey in advance on the Transport for London website - click here
Time | Oxford departure point |
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09:15am |
Oxford Visitor Information Centre, 15 - 16 Broad Street (MAP) Please note you will be returned to Oxford by taxi after the tour. |