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Downton Abbey: Walking tour of London locations

Downton Abbey London Walking Tour
Where? Temple station, Victoria Embankment When? Every Friday (Apr-Sep only) 11 AM to 1.30 PM Price? From £17 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 381, 521, RV1, X68 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Temple Circle District Train fares

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If you're a big fan of Downton Abbey but don't fancy a day trip to Highclere Castle, then how about a walking tour of the London locations featured in the show?

The show might be set in the Yorkshire countryside, but many of the streets around Mayfair, Belgravia and Westminster have stood in for parts of Liverpool, Manchester and York.

Group on the Downton Abbey walking tourPhoto: viator.com

During the 2 hour 30 minute walk you'll be reminded of many of the show's most memorable moments, like when Lady Mary had a secret liaison with Lord Gillingham, when Lady Rose sneaked away on a date with jazz singer Jack Ross, and when Anna tried to prove Bate's innocence by retracing his steps.

The Criterion Restaurant in Piccadilly CircusPhoto: Rek/Wikimedian Commons
The Criterion Restaurant in Piccadilly Circus

You'll see the Crawley’s London residence, the luxurious restaurant where Edith dined with Gregson in Piccadilly Circus, and the place where Cora admired the paintings of Piero della Francesca with art historian Simon Bricker.

Buckingham Palace from the lake in St. James's ParkPhoto: Craig Cross
Buckingham Palace from the lake in St. James's Park

You'll see the exterior of Lady Rosamund Painswick's house in Belgrave Square, the grand houses around Brompton which feature prominently throughout the six series, and famous places like the National Gallery, Caxton Hall and the Savile Club.

The lake in St. James's ParkPhoto: silverscreen.tours

As you walk around the streets of Middle Temple, Fleet Street and the Strand, and beside the lake in St. James's Park with a view of Buckingham Palace, your guide will keep ypu entertained with lots of amusing anecdotes and behind-the-scenes information about how the TV show was made.

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