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Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village and The Cotswolds tour

Free cancellation

Place: London

Duration: 10 hours

Language: English, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese

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Guided Tour

Group tour

Transport included

Do this because

Explore beautiful Cotswolds countryside and Downton Abbey filming locations
Relax as you take afternoon tea in quaint Bourton-on-the-Water
Stroll through the grounds of the palace in which Churchill was born and raised

What to expect

If you've seen the television series Downton Abbey, you'll be familiar with the beauty of the Oxfordshire countryside from your screens, but on this full-day tour, you'll get to experience it with your own eyes. The Cotswolds are England's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, full of rolling hills, babbling brooks and picture-perfect stately homes and villages, each more quaint than the last.

One of these is Bampton, the village used for much of the filming in the television series. If you're a fan of the show, you'll recognize the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, as well as the filming location for two fictional local pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.

Next, you'll head to Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately also known as 'Venice of the Costwolds', so named due to its location on the river. Stroll along the river banks, exploring cafes and shops full of beautiful hand-crafted trinkets, or try a traditional afternoon tea in this peaceful haven before heading on to grander things.

Blenheim Palace is a jaw-dropping stately home, perhaps most famous for being the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Its gardens are also something to be marveled at. Designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, you'll want to spend some time exploring the intricately landscaped exterior and through the 2,000 acres of parkland, walking in Churchill's footsteps and even stumbling across the spot in which he proposed to his sweetheart Clementine.

Please note that this tour does not include entrance to Blenheim Palace and a visit to Highclere Castle from the Downton Abbey series
This 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. Neither the supplier nor tour have any association with, connection to, sponsorship by or endorsement of, the television series 'Downton Abbey'
Your tour will leave from Victoria Coach Station and will return to Victoria Train Station. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-15 minute walk from Victoria Train Station
This tour is available in English and Japanese, please select your preferred language at checkout

What’s included

Expert guide

Superior coach

Wifi on-board

Personal audio headset

USB charging on-board

What’s not included

Entrance to Blenheim Palace

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK

Meeting point:

Please meet your group at Victoria Coach Station, the team will be waiting to greet you by the Welcome Desk and will direct you to the correct departure gate. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-15 minute walk from London Victoria Station and Victoria Underground Station, and the Welcome Desk is located in front of Gates 1 and 2. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding.