Downton Abbey and Village Tour by Coach

Discover the England of yesteryear with the Downton Abbey and Village Tour by Coach. Feel like a lord, lady, or even a servant, as you explore the sets and locations where this award-winning period drama was filmed.

Let your guide bring you to some of the iconic filming locations, as well as give you some insider gossip from behind the scenes. They will also teach you about the history of these stunning locations, and the real-life dramas that unfolded within their walls.

From 112 per person

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a full guided tour of Downton village and see the home of Lady Isobel Crawley and much more
  • Watch episodes of Downton Abbey on the coach as you travel between locations
  • See where memorable scenes from Downton Abbey were filmed inside the house

Tour details

  • Children under 3 years are required to travel in an infant or booster seat, provided by the parent/guardian.

  • Meeting point

    Gloucester Road Tube Station, South Kensington, London

  • Tour departs

    Select Sundays at 9:30 am (Apr – Sep)

  • Tour ends

    Back at the meeting point at approx. 6:30 pm

  • Duration

  • Where

  • Live guide speaks

  • Travel by

  • Tour type

  • Tour operator

  • Cancellation policy

    24 hours or more before start: full refund less 5% booking fees.
    After that time or no-show: no refund.

  • Exclusions

    Food & Drink
    Gratuities (optional)
    Infant or booster seat

  • Extras

    Entry to the Egyptian exhibition is available for £5 on the day

  • Things to bring

    Infant or booster seat for children under 3 years

  • TV series

  • Disclaimer

    This tour is independently operated by Brit Movie Tours and is an unlicensed and unauthorised tour of sites featured in the television series ‘Downton Abbey’ produced by Carnival Film and Television and NBCUniversal International Limited. This tour does not have any association with, or connection to, the television series Downton Abbey, Carnival Film and Television or NBCUniversal International Limited.

Full description

Churchgate House, Bampton / Crawley House
Churchgate House, Bampton / Crawley House

Departing in from central London, a mini coach will transport you across land and time, from the bustling modern city to the quaint, relaxing countryside. And, to make the trip a little more entertaining, you can enjoy some episodes of Downton Abbey as you travel.

After a short journey, you will arrive in Bampton, where many of the locations of Downton Village can be found. Here your guide will take you to some of the most iconic places from the show.

You will see St. Mary’s Church, the setting for many christenings, funerals, weddings, and not to forget the jilting of Lady Edith at the altar. You’ll also be brought to Churchgate House, recognisable as the residence of Isobel and Matthew Crawley.

Highclere Castle / Downton Abbey Dining Room
Highclere Castle / Downton Abbey Dining Room

From the village you will travel to Highclere Castle, the real-life Downton Abbey.

This Victorian-era manor boasts its own set of enthralling tales from throughout its 1,000-year history. Here you will have the chance to buy some lunch, or enjoy your own picnic on the castle’s sprawling grounds.

Afterwards, you will get the chance to explore the building using a self-guided information sheet. Re-live history as you walk through the library, music room, drawing room, morning room, staircase, saloon, dining room and the servant’s staircase.

The Downton Abbey and Village Tour by Coach gives you the perfect opportunity to retrace the footsteps of the Crawley family and their servants. What’s more, it allows you to indulge in an important and influential period in history. This is a great day out for any Downton Abbey fan, aristocratic or not!

St Mary's Church, Bampton / Downton Village Church
St Mary’s Church, Bampton / Downton Village Church

A small group version of this tour is also available. For more details, please check out the Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour.

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