Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds 10-Hour Day Trip from London
by Evan Evans Tours
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✓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.£158Overview
This full-day coach tour from London lasts about 10 hours and includes a professional guide and personal audio headset. The trip begins with a panoramic drive through the Cotswolds countryside, known for its rolling hills and traditional English villages. The first stop is Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the private home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Visitors can explore the richly decorated State Rooms featuring historic tapestries and furniture, and then walk through the formal gardens designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, including several places linked to Churchill’s life. Next, the tour continues to Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town with a large square surrounded by stone houses, shops, antique centers, cafes, and inns. After time to explore the square, the group visits Bampton, known as the Downton Abbey village. Here, guests see filming locations from the BBC series such as Isobel Crawley’s home, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, and two fictional pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck. The tour concludes outside London Victoria Train Station, a central and accessible location served by multiple underground lines and national rail. Admission to Blenheim Palace and its gardens is included only if that option is selected when booking. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace serves as the private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and is known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Visitors can explore the lavish State Rooms decorated with portraits, tapestries including the 'Victories' series, and ornate furniture such as Boulle pieces and Savonniere carpets. The gardens and parkland cover more than 2,000 acres and were landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Guests can also visit outdoor locations related to Churchill, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier. The visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Cotswolds
After traveling through the English countryside, the coach arrives at Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town centered around a large square. The square is bordered by stone townhouses, independent shops, antique centers, cafes, and traditional inns. This area has been central to the town’s life for centuries. Visitors have about two hours to explore.
120 min
St Mary's Church
The village of Bampton, known as the Downton Abbey filming location, is set among rolling hills. Visitors see key sites from the TV series, including the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, and the settings for two fictional pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck. The stop provides 45 minutes for a guided walking tour.
45 min
London Victoria Station
The tour concludes outside London Victoria Train Station, which is centrally located and accessible by national rail and underground. The station is served by the Victoria, District, and Circle Lines and lies within Travel Zone 1.
Meeting point
Tour departs at 9 am (arrive at 8.30 am), from inside Victoria Coach Station, Gates 1-5, Evan Evans Tours
End point
Tour finishes near Victoria Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds 10-Hour Day Trip from London
by Evan Evans Tours
Choose from 10 available options
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.£158Overview
This full-day coach tour from London lasts about 10 hours and includes a professional guide and personal audio headset. The trip begins with a panoramic drive through the Cotswolds countryside, known for its rolling hills and traditional English villages. The first stop is Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the private home of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. Visitors can explore the richly decorated State Rooms featuring historic tapestries and furniture, and then walk through the formal gardens designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, including several places linked to Churchill’s life. Next, the tour continues to Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town with a large square surrounded by stone houses, shops, antique centers, cafes, and inns. After time to explore the square, the group visits Bampton, known as the Downton Abbey village. Here, guests see filming locations from the BBC series such as Isobel Crawley’s home, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, and two fictional pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck. The tour concludes outside London Victoria Train Station, a central and accessible location served by multiple underground lines and national rail. Admission to Blenheim Palace and its gardens is included only if that option is selected when booking. Food, drinks, gratuities, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace serves as the private residence of the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and is known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Visitors can explore the lavish State Rooms decorated with portraits, tapestries including the 'Victories' series, and ornate furniture such as Boulle pieces and Savonniere carpets. The gardens and parkland cover more than 2,000 acres and were landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Guests can also visit outdoor locations related to Churchill, including the spot where he proposed to Clementine Hozier. The visit lasts about two hours.
120 min
Cotswolds
After traveling through the English countryside, the coach arrives at Stow-on-the-Wold, a market town centered around a large square. The square is bordered by stone townhouses, independent shops, antique centers, cafes, and traditional inns. This area has been central to the town’s life for centuries. Visitors have about two hours to explore.
120 min
St Mary's Church
The village of Bampton, known as the Downton Abbey filming location, is set among rolling hills. Visitors see key sites from the TV series, including the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the village church, and the settings for two fictional pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck. The stop provides 45 minutes for a guided walking tour.
45 min
London Victoria Station
The tour concludes outside London Victoria Train Station, which is centrally located and accessible by national rail and underground. The station is served by the Victoria, District, and Circle Lines and lies within Travel Zone 1.
Meeting point
Tour departs at 9 am (arrive at 8.30 am), from inside Victoria Coach Station, Gates 1-5, Evan Evans Tours
End point
Tour finishes near Victoria Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.