Private Downton Abbey Tour from Oxford Including Highclere Castle
This tour is perfect for any fan of Downton Abbey as it takes in more of the filming locations than most other day tours. With entry to Cogges Manor Farm and Highclere Castle's house, grounds and Egypt exhibit included in the cost of the tour, as well as Bampton, Swinbrook, and Shilton this is the ultimate one-day Downton Abbey experience. Starting and finishing, Oxford the tour makes it easy for you to explore the world of Downton Abbey as well as the history, and filming experiences of the locations that you will visit.
With an expert guide with years of experience in delivering Downton Abbey tours who is also incredibly passionate about the series, all of your questions will be answered by the time you return to your accomodation. While on the tour, you will also learn some behind-the-scenes secrets of how the series was filmed and, if you are lucky, meet some of the people who live in the places Downton Abbey also calls home.
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Private Downton Abbey Tour from Oxford Including Highclere Castle
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Cogges Manor Farm
Cogges Manor Farm doubles up as Yew Tree Farm in Downton Abbey. Originally home to Mr and Mrs Drew, who take in Lady Edith's illegitimate daughter Marigold, Yew Tree Farm is now in the hands of Daisy's father-in-law Mr Mason. Seen throughout series 4, 5 and 6 of Downton Abbey this location is very close to all our guides hearts (if we're honest it's most of our guides favourite place on this tour) and plays a major part in Lady Edith's storyline. When at Cogges you will be shown around the Manor farm by our expert guide, be taken to the rooms and grounds used throughout Downton Abbey, and told the history of Cogges Manor Farm. You will also have time to watch Cogge's own behind the scenes Downton documentary all about filming at the farm and enjoy, should you wish, some of the light refreshments available. After exploring Cogges your guide will take you for a drive to some of the lesser-known Downton Abbey locations before driving you to the beautiful village of Bampton.
Swinbrook is home to the Swan Pub, one of the best pubs in the country. Sadly due to time limits on the tour, we are unable to stop here for any length of time, but it's still worth a visit as this is the pub that Branson and Lady Sybil elope to in series 2. It also has aristocratic links of its own, having been a favourite of the late Dowager Duchess of Devonshire (the late Deborah Cavendish, nee Freeman-Mitford) who grew up in the nearby Asthall.
Shilton is a stunning picturesque village and its no surprise that the producers of Downton Abbey decided to film a brief, but memorable sequence here. Standing in for the Yorkshire village of Kirkbymoorside, this idyllic village was seen in series 2 of Downton Abbey when Anna discovers where Mr Bates has been working after he leaves Downton.
Inclusions
- Entry to Highclere Castle (including House, and Grounds)
- Entry to Cogges Farm
- Gratuities
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a one hour drive, both ways, to and from Highclere Castle from Oxford
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Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
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We will collect travellers from any central Oxford location. If you are looking to stay outside of this area please contact us prior to booking. Travel will be via London Black Cab, with a dedicated driver and qualified guide.
