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Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour From London

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Overview

London is so amazing but hectic, so why not have a relaxing day in the English Countryside instead, visiting The Cotswolds & beyond, on a Downton Abbey themed tour.
We visit Highclere Castle, grounds & gardens, home of Lord & Lady Grantham, Lady Mary & the Dowager (CASTLE/GARDEN TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED & MUST BE PURCHASED BY CLIENT)
We then tour the beautiful Cotswold villages & countryside that Downton Abbey brought to our screens in both TV & film & is a truly remarkable place.
We stop at shops, churches, market squares, thatched cottages, village halls, cricket greens & rose gardens.
Lunch can be taken in an Old English Pub where you can relax, eating perhaps fish n chips or some local ales?
Or we can take you to a very English Garden tea shop … the choice is both yours & endless!
The afternoon is then spent driving through more countryside & villages, chauffeured by your very own 'Branson', before returning to your own place of residence whilst listening to music of your choice.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • USB plug points
  • Umbrellas
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to tour inside Highclere Castle/Gardens (purchased online from £23 per adult)
  • Gratuity
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Pick up from outside of central London may incur an extra charge, please enquire for further details.

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St Mary's Church

We walk around the delightful Downton Abbey village on the edge of the Cotswolds & visit St Mary’s Church, The Crawley house, Village Green & see where so many scenes were filmed in stunning Bampton.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highclere Castle

IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED Highclere Castle tickets then you spend 2-3 hours taking in the magnificence of the actual present day Aristocratic Castle of Lord & Lady Canarvon. You will see the interior & grounds where the Grantham’s lived & where so much of the Downton drama played out. TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA HIGHCLERE CASTLE WEBSITE.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Shilton

Visit the quaint hamlet of Shilton, which is the picture postcard location of where Mr Bates was brought back to Downton when the unsavoury murder charge was levelled at him by his wife. Complete with ford, gardens & architecture. this is a truly lovely stop.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Swinbrook

We seek out the most romantic pub in The Cotswolds where Tom Branson & Lady Sybil eloped to❤️. Swinbrook is, in itself, a lovely village & we can visit the pub and gardens too, for a an ale, wine or coffee.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cotswolds

In addition to the Downton experience, we also visit/drive through the outstanding natural beauty of The Cotswolds in whatever time is left over. This normally includes an hour for lunch if required.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Full Day Downton Abbey Tour From London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bottled water
  • USB plug points
  • Umbrellas
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tour photographs taken by your Guide
  • Lunch
  • Tickets to tour inside Highclere Castle/Gardens (purchased online from £23 per adult)
  • Gratuity
  • Highclere Castle

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
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