Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London
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 some iconic filming locations from the popular BBC TV series 'Downton Abbey'.
- Explore the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill* (if you selected this option)
- Enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswolds
- Visit two traditional English villages
- See 'Downton Abbey' film locations
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP England
This awe-inspiring stately home, the current private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, is perhaps best-known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Admire the stunning details behind the portraits, tapestry and furniture in the lavishly decorated State Rooms, which includes furniture ornate furniture by Boulle, Savonniere carpet and the iconic 'Victories' series of tapestries celebrating the Duke's victory over the French armies of 'The Sun King', Louis XIV, at the Battle of Blenheim.
Enjoy a stroll through the beautifully landscaped formal gardens and more than 2,000 acres of parkland, or walk in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill; visit his most cherished outdoor places on the grounds of Blenheim Palace, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre, St Michael's Church, Bampton EX16 9NG England
Our final stop of the day sees us visit the picturesque village of Bampton; the filming location for many of the famous landmarks featured on the popular period drama television series, Downton Abbey. You’ll see the buildings that played the part of the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the church, and also the location for two fictional local pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bourton on the Water, High St, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2AP England
Burford is a small medieval town on the River Windrush in the Cotswold hills in West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is located 18 miles west of Oxford and 22 miles southeast of Cheltenham, about 2 miles from the Gloucestershire boundary.
*Please note that you will show you Bourton on the Water or Bibury*
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Burford Library 86A High Street, Burford OX18 4QF England
Burford is a small medieval town on the River Windrush in the Cotswold hills in West Oxfordshire district of Oxfordshire, England. It is often referred to as the 'gateway' to the Cotswolds. Burford is located 18 miles west of Oxford and 22 miles southeast of Cheltenham, about 2 miles from the Gloucestershire boundary.
*Please note that you will show you Bourton on the Water or Bibury*
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Please Note: this tour does not visit Highclere Castle"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"For a wheelchair user : Please inform us in advance if you intend to bring wheelchair."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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