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Book a Downton Abbey and Village Coach Tour

Overview

Fans of one of ITV's most successful period drama series of the last decade will be excited to get booked on for this exclusive mini coach tour, exploring the upstairs downstairs world of the Crawley family, in Downton Abbey! Although the show is set in Yorkshire, you'll actually be setting off from Central London to the Cotswolds and then Highclere Castle in Hampshire on this day long coach tour, which will take you into the world of the BAFTA and NTA winning series created by Julian Fellowes, the backdrop of which is in post-Edwardian England during the reign of King George V. Starting in 1912, the series, which first aired in 2010, started following the sinking of the RMS Titanic, and also referenced the outbreak of World War I, the Spanish flu pandemic, and the rise of the British middle class and decline of the aristocracy, and the resulting scandals and dramas that arise. You'll start your tour in the backdrop for Downton village, which is the pretty Cotswolds village of Bampton, and take in the hospital, village pub and Matthew Crawley's former home as well as Isobel Crowley's beautiful home. With an enthusiastic fan of the show as your guide, you'll not miss a minute or detail that's seen on screen, as they'll show you comparative side-by-side screenshots of each stop along the tour. Once you're all done at Bampton, you'll then head to the grand and stately Highclere Castle, best known as the Crawley family seat. In real life, it is home to Lord and Lady Carnarvon, and you'll have three hours to explore the estate and its finely manicured gardens, which also includes tea rooms in the stable yards offering light lunches and cream teas - a perfect way to end the tour in fine style before you board the mini coach back to London!

Buying as a gift? Frequently Asked Questions

Most customers buy a flexible voucher and book later. Here are the key things to know:

What do I actually get on my driving experience? Your voucher covers the driving experience shown on this page. The number of vehicles driven, experience format, duration or distance, and any included extras will vary depending on the package selected. Full details are shown in the experience description before purchase.
Am I eligible to take part in a driving experience? Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the experience and venue. Minimum age, driving licence requirements, and height or weight restrictions may apply. Please ensure that you check the experience details carefully before you make your booking.
How do vehicles, venues and booking availability work? Once purchased, you can activate and redeem your voucher against available dates at the listed venues. Vehicle availability may vary by location, and some dates may be more limited at busier times of the year, so it is recommended that you book as early as possible.

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Overview

Take a guided day tour from London by coach, visiting two iconic filming locations
Travel in comfort by mini-coach from central London to the picturesque Cotswolds
Enjoy free time to explore the charming village at your own pace
Voucher valid for One person

What's Included

Enjoy a 9-hour tour by coach from London, visiting two of the main filming locations
You will travel by mini-coach from central London to the Cotswolds
First, you will visit Downton Village, where you will be given a full tour of the village, pointing out locations from the show
Following the tour, you will be given time to explore the village on your own
At Highclere Castle, a self-guided information sheet will give you the opportunity to see memorable scenes, such as the Library, Drawing Room, Saloon, Dining Room and First Floor Bedrooms

Suitable For

Under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult
Not suitable for wheelchair users, pushchairs can be folded and put in the luggage hold; however, they cannot be used inside Highclere Castle