9 Tours in Bampton That You Shouldn't Miss

A guided wildlife walk in the Lake District to view the wild herds of red deer in Martindale. There's lots more to see including birds of prey and other mountain wildlife, a fascinating history and magnificent views. Led by former National Park Ranger, author and mountain guide John White. Variable start times depending on time of year - further details from guide after booking.

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

The Cotswolds is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which has inspired artists, writers and philosophers for many centuries.  Come and discover idyllic English villages, nestling in quiet valleys, small stone thatched cottages, majestic castles and manors, and charming high streets peppered with quaint tea shops and antiques shops.  Let us take you on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning scenery, combining the best of the North and South Cotswolds.  

Inclusions: Blue Badge guide, Live commentary on board, Bottled water, Beverages, Pick up from hotels in North Oxford on request , Pick up from Oxford Railway Station on request

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' tour from London! After traveling to Oxfordshire with an expert guide, knowledgeable about the hit British TV series, visit a farm near the village of Cogges, and then continue to Bampton — the setting of Downton village. See the church and the popular Grantham Arms pub, and then spend the afternoon at Highclere Castle aka the Grantham family home. Tour the state rooms and gardens and learn all about the real-life Carnarvon family who own the estate. Numbers are limited to 18 on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from a guide.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entry to Cogges Manor Farm, Guided tour of Bampton , Entry to Highclere Castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Explore Highclere Castle, the Cotswolds village of Bampton and other sites made famous by the hit British TV series 'Downton Abbey' on this full-day tour from London. With an expert guide, travel to Oxfordshire where much of the show was filmed. Visit Cogges Manor Farm and Bampton, the setting of Downton village. Get up close to the Grantham Arms pub and the church where Lady Mary and Matthew Crawley were wed. Then, tour the state rooms and gardens at Highclere Castle, the grand country estate otherwise known as the Grantham family home.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Entry to Highclere Castle, Entry to Cogges Manor Farm , Guided tour of Bampton

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Learn about the lives and love interests of the fictional Crawley family on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' filming location tour! Depart from London and travel to the county of Oxfordshire to explore villages such as Cogges, Bampton and Swinbrook where the British period TV drama has been filmed. In the afternoon, tour Blenheim Palace — a UNESCO site not used in the series but magnificent nonetheless — for an insight into the daily lives of upper-crust English aristocracy.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entry to Blenheim Palace , Entry to Cogges Manor Farm , Guided tour of Bampton

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Learn about the lives and love interests of the fictional Crawley family on a full-day 'Downton Abbey' filming location tour! Depart from Oxford and travel to the county of Oxfordshire to explore villages such as Cogges, Bampton, Bladon and Swinbrook where the British period TV drama has been filmed. In the afternoon, tour Blenheim Palace — a UNESCO site not used in the series but magnificent nonetheless — for an insight into the daily lives of upper-crust English aristocracy. Please note that this tour also has departures available from London - https://uk.viator.com/tours/London/Downton-Abbey-TV-Locations-and-Blenheim-Palace-Tour-from-London/d737-5528IFDOWNTON

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Entry to Bampton Library , Entry to Cogges Manor Farm, Entry to Blenheim Palace

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Discover the resplendent English county of Oxfordshire, an area renowned for its rolling green hills, spectacular stately homes and quintessentially English market towns. See beautiful Blenheim Palace, where Sir Winston Churchill was born and raised, plus visit iconic filming locations from the popular BBC TV series 'Downton Abbey'.

Inclusions: Expert guide, Superior Coach, Wi-Fi and USB Charging On-board, Guided tour of Bampton village, Optional entrance to Blenheim Palace (State Rooms) & Gardens (if option selected), Optional entrance to Blenheim Palace Gardens only (if option selected), Panoramic drive through the Cotswolds, Visit Bourton-on-the-Water, Personal Audio Headset

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy this door to door service by exectuive coach from Southampton cruise terminals to any central London accommodation, all Heathrow airport terminals and selected Heathrow airport hotels. If your ship is late in docking, our vehicles will wait! With lunch included, this is by far the most stress free and enjoyable way to finish your cruise.

Inclusions: Door to door service - pick up from your cruise terminal directly to your hotel/Heathrow airport! , Services of an expert, friendly guide, Enjoy lunch in a traditional Cotswolds pub, If your ship is late in docking, we will wait!

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Downton Abbey fans - hog the attention of your historian guide all the way, but keep your eyes peeled for the sights of the Cotswolds, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sheep-studded hills, rural farmsteads, blues skies. Dramatic scenes will flood your mind at Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey, the Grantham family home). Follow the Site Guide through rooms, galleries and panel presentations featuring your favourite episodes. A moment in the traditional tearoom before we set off to the soak in the rural vibe of Oxfordshire. Downton devotes will find ye ancient market town of Bampton familiar - Downton Church, Downton Cottage Hospital, Grantham Arms pub. Peek into every alley in this charming hamlet. Daydream awhile over lunch at the riverside Swan Inn in Swinbrook village. Next stop is Cogges and its historic manor house (Downton Abbey’s Yew Tree Farm). Linger at Shilton’s 18th-century humped-back bridge next to a bubbling brook. We can pre-book skip-the-line Castle tickets for you.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities