Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Day Trip from London with Oxford and Bampton
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This full-day coach tour from London lasts about 10 hours and includes visits to Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere Castle. The day starts with a guided walking tour of Oxford’s historic center, where participants explore colleges and landmarks linked to famous scholars like Tolkien and Einstein over two hours. Then there is a 30-minute visit to key University of Oxford sites including the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera. Next, the tour continues to Bampton, a village in the Cotswolds used as the filming location for Downton Abbey’s fictional village. Visitors spend an hour walking through village streets and seeing recognizable spots such as the village green and Bampton Library. A brief 15-minute stop at St Mary’s Church highlights its exterior, which served as a backdrop in the series. The final part is a two-hour visit to Highclere Castle, the real home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the primary setting for Downton Abbey. Guests tour the State Rooms and grounds, viewing antiques and artwork while learning about the castle’s history. Transportation is by air-conditioned coach, and the ticket includes entry to Highclere Castle, a walking tour of Oxford, a visit to Bampton, a professional guide, and a copy of Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oxford
A two-hour guided walking tour through Oxford’s historic center highlights its architecture and colleges known for scholars such as Tolkien and Einstein. Participants walk the streets under the city’s 'dreaming spires' and learn about the university's long tradition.
120 min
University of Oxford
A 30-minute visit to Oxford University includes notable sites such as the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera while hearing about alumni like Stephen Hawking and Margaret Thatcher.
30 min
Bampton
Spend one hour walking through Bampton village, the Cotswolds location used for many Downton Abbey outdoor scenes. Visitors see the village green and Bampton Library, which served as the fictional Downton village.
60 min
St Mary's Church
A 15-minute stop to view the exterior of St Mary’s Church, known for its quiet atmosphere and use as a backdrop in Downton Abbey.
15 min
Highclere Castle
A two-hour visit to Highclere Castle includes touring the State Rooms with antiques and artwork, learning about the real family owners, and walking the castle grounds that featured in Downton Abbey.
120 min
Meeting point
Located approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 8:15am (Boarding starts at 8:00am).
End point
The station is served by the Victoria, District and Circle line with easy access to trains/buses/taxis.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Day Trip from London with Oxford and Bampton
by Premium Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£290Overview
This full-day coach tour from London lasts about 10 hours and includes visits to Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere Castle. The day starts with a guided walking tour of Oxford’s historic center, where participants explore colleges and landmarks linked to famous scholars like Tolkien and Einstein over two hours. Then there is a 30-minute visit to key University of Oxford sites including the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera. Next, the tour continues to Bampton, a village in the Cotswolds used as the filming location for Downton Abbey’s fictional village. Visitors spend an hour walking through village streets and seeing recognizable spots such as the village green and Bampton Library. A brief 15-minute stop at St Mary’s Church highlights its exterior, which served as a backdrop in the series. The final part is a two-hour visit to Highclere Castle, the real home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and the primary setting for Downton Abbey. Guests tour the State Rooms and grounds, viewing antiques and artwork while learning about the castle’s history. Transportation is by air-conditioned coach, and the ticket includes entry to Highclere Castle, a walking tour of Oxford, a visit to Bampton, a professional guide, and a copy of Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Oxford
A two-hour guided walking tour through Oxford’s historic center highlights its architecture and colleges known for scholars such as Tolkien and Einstein. Participants walk the streets under the city’s 'dreaming spires' and learn about the university's long tradition.
120 min
University of Oxford
A 30-minute visit to Oxford University includes notable sites such as the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera while hearing about alumni like Stephen Hawking and Margaret Thatcher.
30 min
Bampton
Spend one hour walking through Bampton village, the Cotswolds location used for many Downton Abbey outdoor scenes. Visitors see the village green and Bampton Library, which served as the fictional Downton village.
60 min
St Mary's Church
A 15-minute stop to view the exterior of St Mary’s Church, known for its quiet atmosphere and use as a backdrop in Downton Abbey.
15 min
Highclere Castle
A two-hour visit to Highclere Castle includes touring the State Rooms with antiques and artwork, learning about the real family owners, and walking the castle grounds that featured in Downton Abbey.
120 min
Meeting point
Located approximately 7 minute walk from Victoria Underground and Railway station. Tour departs inside the building at Gate 19 at 8:15am (Boarding starts at 8:00am).
End point
The station is served by the Victoria, District and Circle line with easy access to trains/buses/taxis.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.