On this tour, guests will spend an enchanting day at the Oxfordshire Cotswold with its rolling hills, elegant country homes, and quaint market towns. They will visit Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, and film locations of the hit BBC period drama, 'Downton Abbey'. In the morning, guests will reach Victoria Coach Station to board their tour bus. They will travel to the charming village of Bampton, known to fans as 'Downton Village'. There, guests will see film sites like the home of Isobel Crawley, Downton hospital, and the fictional village pubs. Later, they will visit a quintessential Cotswold village by a river to enjoy traditional afternoon tea and explore the rural neighborhood. Guests will also explore Blenheim Palace and its expansive grounds and gardens, the family home of Sir Winston Churchill. Guests can admire the historic displays in the State Rooms, and walk in the parkland. Christmas time at the Palace is an especially festive affair.

Duration:
Approximately 5 hours

Start Time:
9.00am

Inclusions:
Entrance fees to Blenheim Palace, knowledgeable local guide, superior coach with personal audio headsets, WIFI, and USB charging ports. This is subject to change depending on the day of the tour.

Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, lunch, gratuities

Meeting point:
Victoria Coach Station, Buckingham Palace Road, London, UK

Ending point:
Victoria Train Station, London, UK

Not suitable for:
People with reduced mobility, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and strollers, as there is a section that involves considerable walking.

Important Information:
Group size: Maximum 53 participants.

Victoria Coach Station is a 10-15 minute walk from Victoria Train Station.

Guests are advised to reach the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour start time; gates close 2 minutes prior to departure.

There are no toilets on the coach; and no hot food or hot beverages are allowed onboard. cold drinks & odorless food are allowed.

This tour does not cover Highclere Castle from the “Downton Abbey” series.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure.