Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & Cotswolds: Guided Tour from London

An escape to the country with an added splash of Downton Abbey!

Start time: 09:00
Duration: 10h
Audio guide: VOX audio technology enabling you to hear the guide at all times
Live guide: English

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What's included

Full-day panoramic tour to Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village and the Cotswolds in a superior coach

Entrance to Blenheim Palace

Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Bampton 'Downton Abbey' villages visits

VOX audio technology, enabling you to hear the guide at all times

Personal audio headset for the audio guide

Free WiFi on the coach

What's not included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Lunch (time will be included in the itinerary for a refreshment break)

Admission to Highclere Castle in the Downton Abbey series

Itinerary

Duration: 10.0 hours

08:30 - Meeting Point

Meeting point: Victoria St Get directions
Arrive 30 mins before departure and check in at the Welcome Desk at Victoria Coach Station
11:00 - Bampton: Downton Abbey Village
- 60 mins
Nestled within the heart of the Cotswolds, the charming village of Bampton invites you to step into the real-life backdrop of the world-famous "Downton Abbey" TV series.
13:00 - The Cotswolds & Bourton-on-the-Water
- 60 mins
As you step into this postcard-perfect village, you'll be greeted by the harmonious blend of golden stone architecture and the gentle river flow, creating a scene straight from a fairytale.
15:00 - Blenheim Palace
- 120 mins
- • Admission ticket included
Explore the opulent legacy of Blenheim Palace, a majestic stately home and the private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough.
19:00 - End Point

Drop off point: Victoria St Get directions
The Tour will finish outside London Victoria Train Station

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other circumstances.

Description

Leave the city smog behind and breathe easy in the calm British countryside. A comfy coach will spirit you across verdant rolling hills and bucolic landscapes on an excursion into the heartland of Britain. Visit Blenheim Palace, one of the largest stately homes in the UK and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Meander around quaint villages, see majestic architecture and many well-known landmarks from the popular TV series Downton Abbey.

Explore the state rooms of Blenheim Palace, furnished with some of the most impressive private collections of paintings in Europe. Take a stroll through the landscaped gardens and admire the beauty of the Rose Garden and the Water Terraces.

Visit the charming village of Bibury, whose picturesque setting along the River Coln has been the backdrop for blockbuster films including Stardust and Bridget Jones's Diary. Admire Arlington Row, the quaint group of weaver's cottages dating back to the 16th Century.

Then it's on to Bourton-on-the-Water, regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England. The stone bridges that stretch across the gently flowing River Windrush make it hard to top.

Wander around the village of Bampton, the location of many landmarks featured in the hit TV series Downton Abbey. You'll see the buildings that played the part of Isobel Crawley's home, plus the Downton Cottage Hospital, the church, and also the location for two fictional local pubs: The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.