Day Trips from London to Highclere Castle

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 private black cab tour from London. Choose from three different Downton Abbey–inspired 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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover many of Downton Abbey’s key filming locations—and follow in the footsteps of the Crawley family and other characters—during this immersive, full-day tour from London. Meet in the morning directly at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of a private vehicle into the countryside. You’ll visit Highclere Castle (which doubles as Downton Abbey), Cogges Manor Farm (where the Drews live), the village of Bampton, and much more.

Check off two top attractions in a day on this private tour to Stonehenge and Highclere Castle. Avoid the hassle of public transport and travel in a more luxurious and stress-free way with private transfers between sites. As an extra perk, admission to the attractions is included too. First, visit Highclere Castle—known for being the filming location for Downton Abbey. Then, go to Stonehenge—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and prehistoric wonder.

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.