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Fans of Downton Abbey will love this day trip to Bampton village and Highclere Castle, where the popular TV show was filmed.
The 9-hour tour will set off from London in an air-conditioned coach filled with fellow Downton Abbey fans, whilst your guide sits at the front sharing behind-the-scenes stories and historical insights as you drive through the English countryside.
Bampton - The setting for Downton's village
Your first stop will be at the charming rural town of Bampton - the real-life setting for Downton's pretty village.
Photo: viator.comThe 1-hour visit will include a guided walk past familiar sights like the Downton Cottage Hospital which became a battleground between the Dowager and Lady Crawley, and Isabel Crawley's house which she once shared with Matthew.
Photo: viator.comYou'll also get to look inside the local church where the butler Carson and Mrs Hughes got married, see two of the show's fictional pubs - The Grantham Arms and Dog & Duck - and walk across the village green where they had their summer fetes and game of cricket.
Highclere Castle - The setting for Downton Abbey
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Then you'll reboard the coach for the journey to Highclere Castle, where you'll be able to walk in the footsteps of Lord and Lady Grantham on a self-guided tour.
You'll have 3 hours to explore the upstairs rooms including the entrance, staircase, dining room, drawing room, music room, morning room, saloon and library. (Note: You don't get to see the show's downstairs kitchens, because they were actually filmed on a set in London.)
There will also be plenty of time to enjoy lunch and buy some souvenirs at the castle.
