Downton Abbey Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the now legendary Crawley family and visit locations from this popular period drama, including places which appeared in the 2 blockbuster films.
Highlights
- Exclusive visit to Highclere Castle, the location for Downton Abbey itself. The Castle will be closed to the general public during our visit.
- Cogges Farm, the location for Yew Tree Farm, home of Mr Drewe and first home of Edith's daughter, Marigold.
- Bampton, which doubles as the village of Downton, to see the church, post office and Churchgate House, home to Isobel and Matthew Crawley.
- Alnwick Castle, which appeared as Brancaster Castle in the special Christmas episodes. See the Downton Abbey exhibition, featuring photography, costumes and props from the filming.
- Key locations in London, such as Lady Rosamund's home in Belgrave Square; The Criterion where Lady Edith and Michael Gregson had dinner; The Ritz; St Pancras Station and Lincoln's Inn Fields.
- Basildon Park, which appears as the interior of the Granthams' London residence.
- West Wycombe House, where the interior scenes of Lady Rosamund's home were filmed.
- Lacock, a pretty village used for market and village scenes and which appears in the series and the first film.
- Take a trip on the Bluebell Railway from the vintage station which is used as Downton station.
- Locations from Downton Abbey: The Movie, including Harewood House, Beamish Museum and Wentworth Woodhouse.
- Locations from Downton Abbey: A New Era, including Wrest Park (used for the outdoor and garden party scenes at Violet's French villa), Royal Yacht Britannia and Belchamp Hall.
- Add to the Downton experience with a trip in vintage cars which were used in the series; an afternoon tea in a luxury London hotel; a make-over in 1920's costume or a meeting with a cast member.

Photo credits:
Slideshow: Highclere Castle © Highclere Castle; Wrest Park © English Heritage; Alnwick Castle © Visit England
Photos to the right of the tour: St Mary's Church, Bampton; Bluebell Railway © Visit Kent