Day Trips from London to Highclere Castle

Visit Oxford and top 'Downton Abbey' filming locations on this day trip from London. Start the day with a walking tour of Oxford and its famous university buildings, and then continue to the Cotswolds’ village of Bampton, which is also known as Downton village in the award-winning British TV series. Upgrade to include an additional book “Lady Catherine” OR "Lady Almina" written by Lady Carnarvon. Visit the magnificent Highclere Castle, known in the show as 'Downton Abbey,' in Hampshire.

Discover the natural and architectural splendor of ‘Downtown Abbey’ filming locations on a full-day tour of the Cotswolds from London. With a knowledgeable guide, travel through the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside and visit the charming farm village of Cogges and Bampton, the setting of ‘Downtown Abbey’s’ quintessentially English town. See recognizable sights like the Grantham Arms pub and then spend the afternoon exploring Highclere Castle on a guided tour of the structure’s opulent chambers.

Calling all fans of iconic British TV show, ‘Downtown Abbey’, this full-day tour takes you to Highclere Castle—the grand abbey home to the fictional Grantham family. Alongside your guide, explore the manicured gardens surrounded Highclere Castle before discovering the opulent interior of the stately home. Visit the lavish dining room, drawing room, and library, and recognize filming locations from the series. Entrance fees and round-trip transport from a central London location are included.  

Trace the footsteps of Lady Mary Crawley on a full-day tour of rural ‘Downton Abbey’ locations from London. Rewind to the early 20th-century Britain portrayed in the hit TV period drama, and tour the Oxfordshire village that doubled as Downton as you hear anecdotes about the series and actors. Plus, visit Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey, to explore its above-stairs rooms and gardens independently. Highclere admission and round-trip transport included.

Visit real-life ‘Downton Abbey’ filming locations on this black cab tour from London. Choose from three different itineraries, each of which is inspired by the popular TV drama, then sit back in your iconic transport and learn about Britain’s aristocracy and the fictional Crawley family as your personal driver-guide chauffeurs you from site to site. You might visit Greys Court, otherwise known as Downton Place; the Downton village of Bampton; or the stately Highclere Castle, which features as Downton Abbey itself.

Follow in the footsteps of the Dowager Countess of Grantham and other much-loved ‘Downton Abbey’ characters on this day trip to the hit British TV series’ most famous filming locations. Departing from London, this tour takes you into beautiful Oxfordshire, where you’ll visit Downton village, Cogges Manor Farm, and the magnificent Highclere Castle.

Swap juggling trains and cabs for a smooth outing to Highclere Castle—the historical house that doubled as 'Downton Abbey' in the hit TV series—with this private tour from London. Travel by chauffeured private vehicle, and get ample free time to roam the house, including rooms that featured in the series. Admission and hotel pickup and drop-off are included to make your day complete and extra convenient.

Find yourself in the world of Downton Abbey during this 9-hour tour from central London. With your guide in the lead, sharing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information, stop first in the village of Bampton, used as the Downton village setting. At Highclere Castle, spend three hours on a self-guided tour of the rooms used for most of the hit show's filming.

This private transfer will offer you a stress free journey to  Highclere Castle from your London accommodation. Driver will wait up to 3 hours at the castle  and will bring you back to London. Our reliable and professional drivers will use latest satélite navigation system with live traffic information to provide you a stress free journey. Passengers can use this transfer to arrenge a pickup or drop off at Heathrow Airport or to reach another location in London after the visit. This transfer can be arrenge from or to Hotels near Heathrow Airport. You can leave your luggage with the driver / Vehicle during your visit to the Castle. We can arrenge this transfer to suits your itinerary.  Admission tickets to Highclere Castle is not included and must be bought on line in advance. This only a private transfers service. Driver is not a guide. Price showing here is per vehicle not per person.

This self guided pre or post Southampton cruise shore excursion will give you the freedom to explore English countryside and heritage at your own time. Your private driver will meet you at the hotel, airport or cruise port to drive you to beautiful tourist attractions in England countryside. Pre-Southampton cruise excursion is available to pickup from London or Heathrow Airport / Hotel to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Highclere castle, Wilton House ((Bridgerton filming location), Hampton court palace and drop off at Southampton cruise terminals/hotels. Post-Southampton cruise excursion is available to pickup from Southampton Cruise Port to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Highclere castle, bath, Wilton House ((Bridgerton filming location), Salisbury cathedral, Hampton court palace and drop off in London or Heathrow Airport / Hotels. Admissions tickets are not included and must be bought in advance on their official websites. This is only a private transfer service. Driver is not a guide.

Why choose between two of the most popular tourist attractions in the south of England when you can visit both in the same day with your own private driver/guide? This fantastic tour offers you the chance to explore both the magnificent ancient monument that is Stonehenge and the beautiful stately home Highclere Castle. Designed to offer clients who have limited time the chance to explore two places that most people will want to visit during their stay in the UK, this tour offers you the chance keep everyone happy whether they are history geeks, first-time visitors, or fans of the hit TV series Downton Abbey. Whilst on this tour your expert guide will explain why Stonehenge is important, not just to the British, but also to the world and will help you understand some of this prehistoric monument's key historical moments. At Highclere your guide will explain the house's and family's history as well as its role within a major hit TV series Downton Abbey.

This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it takes in more of the filming locations than most other day tours. With entry to Cogges Manor Farm and Highclere Castle's house, grounds and Egypt exhibit included in the cost of the tour, as well as Bampton, Swinbrook, and Shilton this is the ultimate one-day Downton Abbey experience. Starting, and finishing, at your London hotel or selected pick up point the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history, and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit. With an expert guide, with over 7 years experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to London. While on the tour you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home.

The first and only Castle Tour in London The spectacular castles of Britain are a thing of beauty. Imagine yourself transported to another era, one with servants, maids and ladies in waiting. You will hear stories about its inhabitants, history of local villages and have a glimpse into a different universe. We have selected the most beautiful castles for you to see. • See the oldest castle in the world - Windsor Castle • Feel yourself behind the scenes of the “ Real Downtown Abbey” at the Highclere Castle • Discover restored Arundel Castle Tour scedule Tuesday Windsor and Highclere Wednesday Windsor and Highclere Friday Windsor and Arundel Saturday Windsor and Arundel Exceptions: 22,23 June Windsor and Arundel 7th and 8th September trip to Windsor and Highclere

I will show you some of the wonderful locations in my Rolls Royce or Bentley. I am a former History master from a well known Independent School and hope to educate and entertain you. Since it is bespoke you can choose which areas of history and their locations interest you. You could choose Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington and/or Canon's Ashby, one of the former monasteries dissolved on the orders of King Henry VIII. Alternatively, you can visit Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace and grave of the greatest Englishman, Winston Churchill. There is an opportunity to visit delightful villages in the Cotswolds or visit the Downton Abbey locations. Trips can include Hampton Court, built by Wolsey and stolen by Henry VIII (explore the Palace and understand the ramifications of the Royal Divorce, the confiscation of land from the Church to the spread of its wealth and its eventual impact on liberty and the growth of the British Empire).

You have watched the series and seen the movie: now relive every scene of the worldwide hit ‘Downton Abbey’ at Highclere Castle – the stunning home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon, set in 1,000 acres of beautiful countryside. Then discover the historic city of Oxford with an expert guide: world-famous for its university it is the perfect photo location with incredible architecture including Radcliffe Camera, the Sheldonian Theatre, the Ashmolean Museum and many more.

Downton Abbey fans - hog the attention of your historian guide all the way, but keep your eyes peeled for the sights of the Cotswolds, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sheep-studded hills, rural farmsteads, blues skies. Dramatic scenes will flood your mind at Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey, the Grantham family home). Follow the Site Guide through rooms, galleries and panel presentations featuring your favourite episodes. A moment in the traditional tearoom before we set off to the soak in the rural vibe of Oxfordshire. Downton devotes will find ye ancient market town of Bampton familiar - Downton Church, Downton Cottage Hospital, Grantham Arms pub. Peek into every alley in this charming hamlet. Daydream awhile over lunch at the riverside Swan Inn in Swinbrook village. Next stop is Cogges and its historic manor house (Downton Abbey’s Yew Tree Farm). Linger at Shilton’s 18th-century humped-back bridge next to a bubbling brook. We can pre-book skip-the-line Castle tickets for you.

This day trip from London takes you to filming locations from the British drama series 'Downton Abbey including Highclere Castle, Bampton and Cogges Farms. Explore the grounds and interiors of Highclere Castle which was used as Downton Abbey. After a tour of 'Yew Tree Farm', see the charming Cotswolds village of Bampton which was featured as Downton Village in the series. This packed full-day itinerary includes round-trip transport by car (max 5 persons) from your central London (Zone 1) hotel.

An absolute must for all Downton Abbey fans. Join this small group tour from London to Downton Abbey filming locations accompanied by a friendly guide and Downton expert all in one! You'll have the opportunity to see Yew Tree farm, Downton village and the stately Downton Abbey house itself (entry not included), on this fun filled and informative day trip.