Day tour by coach from London of filming locations featured in the popular period drama including sites in Downton village and Downton Abbey itself.
Availability: 2027 Dates: Coach & Private Tours 27 Mar - 8 Apr & 29 Apr - 5 May & 29 May - 3 Jun and 11 Jul – 2 Sep at 9am (Highclere is open Sun to Thu during Jul to Sep)
Ages: Adults, All Ages, Kids
Duration: 9 hours
Tour Type: Coach / Bus Tour, Taxi Tour
Language: English
| Adult 16 years+ | £135 |
| Child 3 – 15 years | £95 |
Enjoy a Downton Abbey Coach Tour from London, visiting 2 of the main filming locations for the hit TV show. Departing central London you will experience the beauty of the Cotswolds and the real-life home of the Carnarvons.
What you will see on tour
Setting off from central London by coach it will take 2 hours to reach your first destination – Downton Village. Here your guide will give you a full tour of the village. Your guide will point out filming locations from the show and the movie. Sites visited include the church, Post Office, the hospital plus the home of Isobel Crawley.
You will be shown stills of how the locations appeared in the show so you can compare both. You will discover behind the scenes info and feel immersed into Downton village life. The village featured in all 6 series plus the movie and is charming and photogenic. Following the tour you will have a chance to explore the village on your own before heading back to the coach.
Highclere Castle – the jewel in the crown of Downton Abbey locations
From Bampton village, you will take a one-hour journey to Highclere Castle also Downton Abbey.
On the coach, the guide will give you background history about Highclere and show you scenes from Downton Abbey. Architect Charles Barry designed Highclere Castle.
You will have a chance to explore the home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon with the aid of our self-guided information sheet. As such this sheet shows you where memorable scenes were filmed. These include the Library, Drawing Room, Saloon, Dining Room and the first-floor bedrooms. Do note that the ‘below stairs’ scenes were filmed on a set at Ealing Studios. You are welcome to bring your own lunch or purchase food at Highclere Castle.
You will have approximately 2 – 2 ½ hours to enjoy Highclere Castle before re-boarding the coach. Then you will head back to central London where the tour will end.
Want to go on another date?
We also offer a Downton Abbey Small Group Tour traveling by Mini coach (maximum 18 persons per tour) and departs more regularly on all dates that Highclere Castle is open to the public.
Accommodation Suggestions
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Travelling by Train
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Luggage Storage
Need somewhere to leave your bags? We recommend using Bounce – click here for convenient luggage storage locations. Backpacks are not permitted inside Highclere Castle
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Theatre Tickets
London’s famous West End is just a short distance from many of our tour locations. If you’re planning to see a show, you can browse a wide range of discounted theatre tickets for popular productions across the city.
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London Pass
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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.
Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours
Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult
Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure
If you already have a ticket for Highclere Castle and wish to join the tour we could look at accommodating you subject to availability. Please contact us to check availability.
– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.
– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.
– Save £££s Booking Direct – Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).
– Hassle-Free Booking Experience – Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.
– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout.
– Inclusions: Professional guide and coach transport, entry fees to Highclere Castle House and Gardens
– Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), food and drink, entry to the Egyptian exhibition is available for £5 on the day. Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years.
This Downton Abbey Coach Tour is an unlicensed and unauthorized tour of sites featured in the television series ‘Downton Abbey’ produced by Carnival Film and Television and NBCUniversal International Limited. Brit Movie Tours Limited and this tour does not have any association with, or connection to, the television series ‘Downton Abbey’, Carnival Film and Television or NBCUniversal International Limited.
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