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Private Guided Tour: ‘Downton Abbey’ Film Locations Tour by Private Chauffeur
Highlights
- Downton Abbey tour of London with a personal chauffeur/guide
- Visit the filming locations of the successful British TV show
- See the beautiful Highclere Castle and the picturesque Oxfordshire village of Bampton
- Private tour ensures a privileged, personalized experience and flexibility to explore at your own pace
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
If you love Downton Abbey, you can’t miss this opportunity to visit key filming locations in a spacious private car with your own personal chauffeur. Being able to go at your own pace means you’ll have plenty of time for pictures!
What You Can Expect
Private Tour: Downtown Abbey Film Locations Tour by Private Chauffeur
Next, continue following the Crawley family and their servants as you make the drive to Bampton, a village in Oxfordshire where many outdoor scenes of the fictional village of Downton were filmed. Admire the well-preserved village with its charming main street and historical buildings, some of which date to the 12th century.
Your day tour ends as you are returned to your London hotel.
Please note: Entrance fees to the grounds and gardens of Highclere Castle are included in the booking price, however, entrance fees into the castle and exhibition are not included due to limited availability.
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Did you know? Some lesser-known facts about Britain’s top attractions
You’ve probably heard of all these places, but there are a few fun facts you probably didn’t know we think you might like…
Windsor Castle
Photo by Buddhacat1 on Flickr
We’re lucky to have Windsor Castle. Not only did it survive two sieges, but in 1649 it survived a bill for its demolition too – by just one vote!
Tower of London
Photo by xiquinhosilva on Flickr
Despite being built to withstand serious onslaught by enemy troops and siege machinery, the only time the Tower of London was ever breached was actually by a riotous band of peasants during the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381.
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Photo by yoJoebosolo on Flickr
One of Bristol’s most beautiful spots would have been the scene of a tragedy if it wasn’t for Victorian ladies’ fashion. In 1886, Sarah Ann Henley threw herself from the bridge after an argument with a lover, but her billowing crinoline petticoats helped to slow her fall and cushioned her landing. She landed in the mud, and though injured, she survived and lived until 1948.
Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle was the scene of Scotland’s first recorded attempt at flight. It was way back in 1507, and the hopeful aviator was Italian alchemist John Damian. Unfortunately, the feathered wings Damian had built for the purpose proved ineffective: he crashed ignominiously into a dunghill and broke his leg.
The Lake District National Park
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The Lake District is a place of many superlatives. It’s the largest National Park in England, taking up about 1% of Britain’s landmass. It’s also home to England’s highest mountain (Scafell Pike), its deepest lake (Wastewater) and its wettest inhabited place (Seathwaite).
More great blogs from Visit Britain: http://www.visitbritainsuperblog.com
Travel Team
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