Tour Description
Experience a wealth of England’s rural and historical treasures, and the fictional ‘Downton Abbey’ village, on this full-day trip from London with an expert guide. Marvel at splendid Blenheim Palace, the UNESCO-protected country house where Sir Winston Churchill was born, and discover the enchanting scenery of the Cotswolds, with visits to an idyllic village: either Bibury or Bourton-on-the-Water. Lastly, explore the pretty village of Bampton to see some of the locations where the much-loved TV series, ‘Downton Abbey’, was filmed, and enjoy time for lunch here before returning to London.
Highlights
- Full-day trip to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Downton Abbey village from London, led by an expert guide
- Explore Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir William Churchill
- Revel in the quintessentially English villages and thatched-roof houses of the Cotswolds from the comfort of a luxury coach
- Visit the charming village of Bibury or Bourton-on-the-Water
- Enjoy a walking tour of the village of Bampton, featured in Downton Abbey as Downton village
- Please note a visit to Highclere Castle is not included
