Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace & Downton Abbey

Highlights

• Visit Blenheim Palace State Rooms and walk through the magnificent gardens
• Embark on a panoramic tour of the enchanting Cotswolds
• Discover two Cotswolds villages including Bampton, the Downton Abbey village
• Travel by first-class luxury motor-coach and enjoy the services of a professional guide

Description

Tick off some of southern England’s top attractions on a guided day trip by bus from London to Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds villages, including the Bampton filming location of the TV show Downtown Abbey. If you prefer exploring historic towns over attractions, enjoy the flexible tour option. Board your coach in London and head out of the city and towards your first stop at Blenheim Palace. Witness this masterpiece of English Baroque architecture which was also the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Visit the stunning State Rooms, brimming with priceless works of art and magnificent tapestries (if option selected), and admire the 754-hectare gardens, including an exquisite water garden. Next, head into the charming Cotswolds region for a stop at the authentic village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Explore this picturesque location, complete with many attractive bridges crossing the gently-flowing river at its center. Complete your experience with a trip to Bampton; the film setting for many of the famous landmarks featured in the popular Downton Abbey TV series. See the buildings that played the part of the home of Isobel Crawley, the Downton Cottage Hospital, the church, and also the location for two fictional local pubs, The Grantham Arms and The Dog & Duck.

Includes

Tour Transportation by air-conditioned bus with Wi-Fi and USB chargers Guide Blenheim Palace entry (if option selected) Visit to Bampton, the Downton Abbey village Personal Audio Headset Blenheim Palace audio guide (via a free downloadable app)

Important Information

• The order in which the attractions are visited may vary for operational reasons This tour does not visit Highclere Castle. Christmas at Blenheim Palace runs 14 November 2025 - 3 January 2026. During this period the inside of the palace is decorated for Christmas with the theme 'The Palace of Oz'. 'The Palace of Oz' is included except for guests selecting the excluding entrances option. (The Illuminated Christmas Lights Trail is a separate evening event and not part of the tour)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund