Some Highlights of the Downton Abbey Tour.
If you are a fan of the TV show Downton Abbey, or even just appreciative of the architecture and class of the era, then the Downton Abbey Tour is simply an essential tour to book with us. Locations include: Highclere Castle & Gardens, The Egyptian Galleries, afternoon tea at thebreath-takingvillage of Bampton, the wonderful location used for all the outsideshootsfor the series, and a special time at the delightful Downton Abbey museum run by the local villagers at the cottage hospital.
Walk in the footsteps of yourfavouritecharacters and instantlyrecognisescenes from the smash hit screen drama. Highclere Castle is the film location for the hugely successful Downton Abbey, which has been nominated for four Golden Globes.Longstandingfriend of the Carnarvon family, Julian Fellowes had Highclere Castle in mind as he wrote Downton Abbey. He often commented he wanted a house which spectacularly testified to the confidence and soaring optimism of the Edwardian period.
The success of Downton Abbey took everyone by surprise from the first nervous apprehension whether anyone would like the first episode or stay with it for the second or third… the series has become a phenomenon with appreciative viewers all around the world.
The afternoon is spent exploring Bampton village; we visit Downton hospital, the village pub, the parish church and the home of Matthew Crawley.Finally wereturn to London having enjoyed a full day in the country.
As with all our tours, if our most popular tour schedules do not suit your specific requirements, please allow us to create acustomiseditinerary especially for you. We always remember the day is yours to cherish.
What better way can there be of enjoying the magnificence andsplendourof what London and Great Britain has to offer the discerningtravellerthan from the calm, style and sheer luxury of a chauffeur driven limousine? Accompanied by your very own private guide, who is there not only to describe and explain the wonderful sights you will see, but also to act as your on-board concierge, cateringforyour every desire. We never waste your time parking, we stop right outside each attraction and we never wait in line. We promise you will see more and experience more with us than any other tour company.