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ENTRANCES INCLUDED | DAY COACH TOUR Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & The Cotswolds

AS RECOMMENDED BY LONDON TOOLKIT.COMAS RECOMMENDED BY LONDON TOOLKIT.COM--------

AS RECOMMENDED BY LONDON TOOLKIT.COM

  • Admire the magnificent stately home of Blenheim Palace
  • Visit the quaint village of Bampton - the setting of the ‘Downton Abbey’ village
  • Explore the beautiful Cotswolds riverside village of Bourton-on-the-Water
  • Take in the scenic drive through the Oxfordshire countryside with its green rolling hills
  • Superior coach travel with professional English speaking tour guide


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Day Coach Tour - Blenheim Palace, Downton Abbey Village & The Cotswolds

With a meet and greet at Victoria Coach Station, you will be directed to your luxury air conditioned coach to begin your day exploring the quintessential English countryside!

If you’re aware of, or a huge fan of the successful hit TV series "Downton Abbey", then you’ll recognise our first stop as the village of Downton. In Bampton you can visit the church, see the hospital cottage and meander through the village green where many scenes were filmed and major events from the show took place.

After a brief scenic drive through winding lanes and cascading hills of the Cotswolds you will next arrive at the idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water. Also known as “the Venice of the Cotswold”, spend your afternoon walking along the banks of the River Windrush, explore the local stores for gifts and souvenirs or why not enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in a cafe.

The final highlight of this tour is Blenheim Palace, a World Heritage Site that is currently home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and famously known as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. With entrance included to the palace you can explore the grand and lavish Palace State Rooms with their stunning portraits and decorative furniture and tapestries. With your park and garden access you can also take a beautiful walk through the incredible landscaped gardens of the palace, designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Following your visit you will be returned to Victoria Train Station where this tour will finish early evening.


* Please note this tour does not visit Highclere Castle from the Downton Abbey series
*A supplement will be charged on site for certain services and leisure activities


✨ MEETING POINT ✨ 

Victoria Coach Station: Your Tour will start at 9:00 am. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time for boarding. Victoria Coach Station is a 10-15 minute walk from London Victoria Station and Victoria Underground Station, and the Welcome Desk is in-front of Gates 1 and 2.


✨ END POINT ✨ 

London Victoria Train Station: Your Tour will finish at approx 7:00 pm outside London Victoria Train Station, centrally located and easily accessible by national rail and underground, it is serviced by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines and is in Travel Zone 1.

What’s included*

  • Visit to the Blenheim Estate
  • Entrance to Blenheim Palace, Park & Gardens
  • Explore two traditional Cotswold villages
  • Visit the filming location of the ‘Downton Abbey’ village
  • Scenic drive through the English countryside
  • London in your Pocket app access
  • Free time for lunch
  • 1 day guided Coach Tour
  • Expert guide

BAMPTON

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Discover the beautiful village of Bampton, the setting for exterior village scenes in the ITV series Downton Abbey. We include for you:

✨ Visit of Bampton 

Visit the church - in real life, St Mary's Church, which played host to a number of memorable weddings, funerals and christenings in Downton Abbey. See Matthew Crawley's mother's house, the hospital, (series two) and current people's homes, which are transformed into the Post Office as well as various pubs.



Explore the idyllic village of Bourton-on-the-Water. We include for you:

✨ Visit of Bourton-on-the-Water

Known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds”, spend some time leisurely walking along the banks of the River Windrush, explore the local stores for gifts and souvenirs or why not enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in a cafe, or some homemade ice cream.



Explore the exquisite and grand Blenheim Palace, a World Heritage Site. We include for you:

✨ Entrance to Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens

Explore the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and current home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, where you can admire the decadent and lavish Blenheim Palace State Rooms or take a stroll in the beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds.

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✨ Access to the London in your pocket application 

Visit London at your own pace with this interactive destination, mapping and audio tour app. It allows you to enjoy self-guided sightseeing experiences, hundreds of points of interest and has a range of fascinating London itineraries to choose from, all available in offline mode! 

To fully immerse yourself in the commentary and anecdotes, don't forget your headphones!

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