Highlights
Take a trip back in time to the set of Downton Abbey on our full-day tour to Highclere Castle and the Cotswolds. Our tour departs from Oxford and takes you first to Highclere Castle, the splendid home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon. You have a chance to visit the castle and see where the filming took place and also to visit the beautiful castle grounds. We then take you to the delightful village of Bampton which was the backdrop for the village of Downton. Enjoy lunch in the charming market town of Burford and then an enchanting drive stopping in some of the quaint villages of the North Cotswolds before returning to Oxford.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Tour departs from coach bays next to Taylorian Institution Library in St Giles.
Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart.
Please look for a dark blue minibus with ‘Explore Oxford and the Cotswolds’ written on the sides.
Return Details
- Tour departs from coach bays next to Taylorian Institution Library in St Giles.
Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes before the tour is due to depart.
Please look for a dark blue minibus with ‘Explore Oxford and the Cotswolds’ written on the sides.
Duration
9 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle Highclere Park, Highclere
Your tour begins with a drive through the medieval city of Oxford en route to Highclere Castle. Highclere Castle is the ancestral home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon and is now famous for being the location of the popular t.v. series 'Downton Abbey'. Enjoy visiting the castle and the gardens and seeing where scenes from 'Downton Abbey' were filmed. The castle also has beautiful grounds which you will have time to explore.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bampton Heritage & Visitor Centre
St Michael's Church, Bampton
We leave Highclere Castle and return to Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, starting with a visit to the charming village of Bampton, with its quaint stone houses and cottages. Bampton was the location for the village of Downton in 'Downton Abbey'. You will have time to visit St Mary's Church and the village library, both of which were used in the filming of this much-loved t.v. series.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Burford
Burford
You will then take a short drive to the sloping market town of Burford, the 'Gateway to the Cotswolds'. Here you can lunch in one of the many cafes or pubs and then browse in some of the quirky shops and art galleries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bibury
Bibury
Leaving Burford we head to the beautiful village of Bibury, with its famous wool cottages on Arlington Row and its trout farm. Enjoy a walk along the sparkling River Coln and enjoy an ice cream in the cafe!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Swinbrook
Swinbrook
A pretty drive through the picturesque Windrush Valley takes us to the idyllic village of Swinbrook. Enjoy a walk through the village and see the Swan pub. The pub was used in the filming of 'Downton Abbey' but was also famously associated with the Mitford sisters, who lived in the village at one time.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Blue Badge guide
- Pick up from North Oxford Hotels on request
- Pick up from Oxford Station on request
- Live commentary on board
- Entrance ticket to Highclere Castle
Exclusions
- Lunch
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Cotswold Exploring in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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