Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

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Itinerario

1. 1

   Cogges

   Leave London’s Marble Arch by air-conditioned minivan, and travel west to the rolling limestone hills of Oxfordshire. On the journey, your guide will keep you entertained with tales and trivia about the Downton Abbey TV series that has a fan base spread all over the world. Filmed mostly in and around Oxfordshire, the British period drama of Downton Abbey documents the dramas and scandals of the fictional Crawley family and their servants in the days leading up to and after the First World War. Hear insider gossip about characters such as Lady Mary, and discover little-known facts about the shooting locations included on your tour. Stop at a farm nestled in the hills near Cogges and enjoy a hot drink (own expense) in the farm’s rustic cafe before discovering a few of the farm’s filming locations.

   1 h 15 min•Entrada incluida•Ver en el mapa

2. 2

   Photo stop

   Se pasa sin parar•Entrada gratuita

3. 3

   Continue to Bampton in the Cotswolds, a quintessentially English village that was used extensively as Downton village throughout the entire series. On a walking tour, enter Bampton Library — which doubles as Downton Cottage Hospital, see the village church — the site of Lady Mary’s wedding to Matthew Crawley — and the house that was once used as the Crawley family home. Stroll along the main street, seeing shops used for filming as well as sights such as the fictional Grantham Arms pub.

   45 minutos•Entrada incluida

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   Highclere Castle

   Continue to Highclere Castle, Downton Abbey itself, to explore with your guide. Explore the lavish estate that surrounds the castle and hear all about Highclere Castle’s role as the Grantham family home. Enjoy lunch or a snack in the onsite tea rooms that serve food from the castle’s kitchens, then step inside Highclere Castle to explore its stately rooms. See the dining, music and smoking rooms that Lady Sybil graced with her presence and learn about the real-life family who have owned Highclere Castle since the late 17th century: the Carnarvons. In the basement is the special Egyptology exhibition, thanks to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon’s excavations in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Take in further areas of the famous filming site; the Red Stairs, saloon, gallery and bedrooms, before returning to your minivan and heading back to London.

   3 h 15 min•Entrada incluida•Ver en el mapa

Punto de encuentro

Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the pick up time. This tour will depart at 07.30am. Please wait outside the Cumberland Hotel main entrance, Marble Arch (formerly the Hard Rock Hotel), Nearest tube station is Marble Arch

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• Todos se encuentran en el punto de inicio

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note: Once the booking is submitted all sales are final, non-changeable, non-transferable and incur 100% cancellation penalties
• British weather can be variable and so guests are advised to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. It is recommended to bring some warm clothes with you especially in the winter months and layers are good for adapting to the ever-changing weather conditions. It is a good idea to wear appropriate footwear as there is walking involved on our tours. England is known for its rain so it is advisable to bring a waterproof jacket or umbrella with you.
• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted in the Castle grounds. A small storage area is available at the Visitors Reception. Picnics are not permitted within the gardens.
• Photography and videography is not permitted inside the Castle but can be used on the Castle grounds and lawns for personal use only.
• Pushchairs are not permitted inside of the Castle but can be used around the Castle grounds and lawns.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• You do not need to call us to re-confirm this booking. We strongly recommend you arrive at your meeting point 10 minutes prior to departure to allow sufficient time to familiarise yourself with the location, and identify our staff when they arrive. Our Staff will be identifiable by a sign reading "International Friends"; they will be aware of your names. Our tour will depart promptly at the time stated for each pick up location; we cannot delay the departure for late comers. If you are not at the meeting point as the time stated on your ticket, the tour will depart without you. It is your responsibility to check in advance that our tour itinerary is suitable for your onward travel, particularly if same day flights are involved. Emergency Contact Number: 0044 7889 733 037 • Staff will only be able to assist on this number in the event of an emergency on the day of your tour • Please do not use this number to check on the arrival time of your guide or driver before the stated meeting time on your ticket - this is not an emergency • It is not to be used for general enquiries prior to your tour • This number does not accept text messages

Cancelación y reembolso

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.