Southampton Trip Overview
Immerse yourself in the world of Downton Abbey by visiting real-life filming locations. Departing from Southampton, this tour takes you to Bampton, the village featured as Downton, Cogges Manor Farm which became Yew Tree Farm, and the real Downton Abbey at the magnificent Highclere Castle.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Southampton, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Immerse yourself in the world of Downton Abbey by visiting real-life filming locations. Departing from Southampton, this tour takes you to Bampton, the village featured as Downton, Cogges Manor Farm which became Yew Tree Farm, and the real Downton Abbey at the magnificent Highclere Castle.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, England
Meet your professional driver guide on arrival at Southampton Cruise Terminal and relax in the comfort of an air-conditional vehicle.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bampton, Bampton, Oxfordshire, England
You’ll start the day by travelling to the Oxfordshire countryside, where much of Downton Abbey was filmed. Our first stop is Bampton, a charming Cotswolds village that was used as Downton village. You will enjoy a walking tour with your guide of the villages most recognizable film sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cogges Manor Farm, Church Lane, Witney OX28 3LA England
We will visit Cogges Manor Farm which was used as Yew Tree Farm in Downton Abbey the hit British TV series. Here we will explore some of the locations featured in the film and we will enjoy a short lunch stop in the café (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Highclere Castle Highclere Park, Highclere RG20 9RN England
After lunch we continue to Highclere Castle, arguably the most famous Downton Abbey site. Immerse yourself in the world of the Crawley family as you walk around, building a picture of what real life was like here more than 100 years ago, in the era of Downton Abbey.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Southampton, Southampton, Hampshire, England
We then drive back to your Southampton cruise in plenty of time for your departure. Alternatively, if you have finished your cruise then we are happy to drop you off at your London hotel or Heathrow Airport for an extra fee of £100.
Duration: 1 hour
