Downton Abbey Day in the Cotswolds from Oxford Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Cogges Manor Farm

  Cogges Farm doubles up as Yew Tree Farm, the home of Mr Drew in the hit TV series Downton Abbey. Whilst at Cogges farm you will be guided around the charming farmhouse, introduced to some of the animals including the yellow and black pigs, and told all about how filming took place between series 4 and 6.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2

  After leaving Yew Tree farm, we will take in the beautiful village of Asthall which was the childhood home of the famous, and infamous, Milford sisters where you will learn about how these sisters became some of the most famous people in 20th century Britain and how they have link to Hitler and The Dukes of Devonshire.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  The Swan Inn

  The Swan Pub, a pub so good former Prime Minister David Cameron is known to drink here. It is at The Swan where we will stop for a quick, but delicious, pub lunch. Please note that the cost of Lunch is not included in the price of this tour.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Enjoy the picturesque village of Swinbrook, home to the famous Mitford family, as we drive through this stunning village. On the way, your guide will point out some local landmarks that have been used in the hit film series Bridget Jones.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Enjoy the Cotswolds scenery as you drive through this beautiful, quaint, charming village.

  Admission ticket free
• 5
  Burford

  The stunning, chocolate box village of Burford is one of the top sites to see in the Cotswolds. While not seen in Downton Abbey the town is well worth a visit. Once at Burford, we will take a walk down the beautiful Highstreet, which is your chance to shop for some Cotswolds mementoes, gaze at the stunning architecture and take as many photos as your phone, and camera can take. Finally, we will head over to the fantastic filming location that is Bampton village

  45 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Shilton

  This beautiful village is complete with a forded river, cottages that date back hundreds of years and a historic Pub. A fantastic place of a photo, its is one of the prettiest villages we have ever visited, and we are sure you will agree.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Bampton

  The final stop on the tour is the fantastic filming location that is Bampton village. Bampton is famous for being the filming location for Downton village in all 6 series and the feature film of Downton Abbey. Whilst here I will explain all about filming, give you chance to take photos outside some of the iconic buildings and, if they are feeling friendly, introduce you to some of the local people who adore the TV show almost as much as they love the people who now visit the beautiful village that they call home. Leaving Bampton at approximately 4pm, we aim to return you to your hotel by 6pm.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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 to and from Oxford at the start and end of the tour.

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