On this tour, we will enjoy a wonderful Downton Abbey experience with a special visit to Highclere Castle, an evening Downton Abbey-themed event and a tour of filming locations of this iconic television series and film.

We also will uncover some classic and sometimes hidden gems, from the Elizabethan Longleat House to the tranquil Heale House Gardens and Italianate Peto Garden.

Tour highlights:

  • Special visit to Highclere Castle, the setting of Downton Abbey
  • Spend a day touring some of Downton Abbey’s filming locations
  • Guided walking tour of Bath
  • Afternoon tea at The Pump Rooms, Bath
  • Guided tour of the Bishop’s Palace & Gardens
  • Guided tour of The Peto Garden
  • Guided tour and lunch at Bowood House
  • Guided tour and lunch at Longleat House
  • Guided tour of Winchester Cathedral
  • Themed evening talk about Downton Abbey by a special guest speaker

The Library at Highclere
Highclere Castle

View of Highclere Tower
Highclere Castle

The Downton Abbey Experience & Classic English Manor Houses

Stately Splendor Inside and Outside

The picturesque South West of England is home to a veritable treasure trove of impressive stately homes and atmospheric manors. These magnificent properties boast extraordinary interiors and often feature fascinating garden styles and parkland too, many of which were created by 18th-century garden design trendsetters such as ‘Capability’ Brown.

Date:

August 2 – 11, 2020

Prices:

From $4,990 per person
Includes a $150 discount for Royal Oak Members

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