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The 15 Best Filming Location Tours in England

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Highclere stands in for Downton, Christ Church for Hogwarts, and half of Kent for everything else. The 15 below sort the location days by which production they follow, what gets you inside the house, and how far out of London each one goes.

Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London - Blenheim Palace and Churchill’s Oxfordshire home
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Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

1.Downton Abbey Village, Blenheim Palace and Cotswolds Day Trip from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,139 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Travel from Victoria to Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, and Bampton, the village used in Downton Abbey. You’ll have a guide, audio headset, Wi-Fi coach, and time for photos, lunch, and a look inside the palace if your booking includes admission. Guides such as Kevin, Simon, Angela, and James have led this route.

“Research in advance if there is a themed event at the palace. Would not have gone had we known about the Wizard of Oz carnival.”

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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford - Bampton turns a quiet village into Downton
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Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

2.Downton Abbey & Highclere Castle Tour from London, with Oxford

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 716 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $201

Travel from London to Oxford, Bampton, and Highclere Castle with a professional guide. Walk through Oxford, see Downton Abbey filming sites, explore Highclere’s State Rooms and grounds, and receive Lady Carnarvon’s autobiography. Guides such as Eva, Andrew, Carol, and Peter are praised for lively commentary, while the large group and long day on the coach require some patience.

“We took this tour on our last day in London, and it was the highlight of our visit to England. We are big Downton Abbey and Endeavor fans so this tour was perfect for us. Our guide (Carol) was extremely knowledgeable about everything Oxford and Downton. Our bus driver (Christian) was excellent too. Loved the walk through the little town of Bampton (Downton). Of course the highlight was going inside Highclere Castle. So beautiful and a great mix of the "real world" and the "fictional world". We recommend this for Downton Abbey fans as well as anyone interested in the history of the great estates. Two thumbs up!”

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Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham - The guide makes or breaks the show connection
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Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham

3.Call the Midwife Location Tour in Chatham

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 552 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Join a costumed guide such as Helen, Natalie, or Irene for a 90-minute walking tour of Call the Midwife filming locations at Chatham Dockyard. See the streets used as Poplar, hear filming secrets, and finish with props and costumes from the series. Your ticket also covers the wider dockyard, ships, galleries, and exhibits.

“It’s lovely seeing the set of the filming location. And very informative. Its also really nice to be able to enjoy the museum too”

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Sherlock: The Official Live Game - Video messages from the original cast
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Sherlock: The Official Live Game

4.Sherlock: The Official Live Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 460 reviews · from $48

Join Mycroft Holmes’s covert Network in a 100-minute Sherlock adventure at West 12 Shopping Centre. Solve clues across sets inspired by the BBC series, with original video and audio from Benedict Cumberbatch, Andrew Scott, and Martin Freeman. Groups of four to six play privately, while smaller bookings may share a team.

“Bien qu en anglais, cet Escape Game est au top, la déco et les éléments de jeux sont très qualitatifs et immersifs Merci pour cet incroyable aventure Génial”

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Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London - Bampton, where Downton leaves the estate gates
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Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

5.Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 446 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $256

Travel from central London to Bampton, the village used as Downton, then explore Highclere Castle and its gardens. A guide such as Richard, Russell, Ava, or Jed shares filming stories, cast trivia, and castle history. Expect about nine hours, a maximum of 16 people, and several hours on the road.

“Our tour guide was Chris and he was super knowledgeable about all the details and cast and filming of Downton Abbey as well as the history behind where everything was filmed. We first stopped in Bampton to see where they filmed the village and visited the sweetest gift shop! Plenty of time for photo opps. We then headed to Highclere Castle which was the star of the tour for me! The house and the grounds are beautiful and there’s so much beauty to explore that’s not shown in the show. Absolutely loved having tea on the lawn next to Highclere! Then on the way back we watched an episode of…”

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Peaky Blinders Coach Tour of Outer Liverpool & The Wirral - Liverpool locations, city sights, and behind-the-scenes stories
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Peaky Blinders Coach Tour of Outer Liverpool & The Wirral

6.Peaky Blinders Coach Tour of Outer Liverpool & The Wirral

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 433 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Follow the Peaky Blinders trail through Liverpool and the Wirral with local guides such as Gary Friday, John, Julie, or Debbie. You’ll see more than 10 filming locations, hear stories about the Shelby world and real-life Peaky Blinders, and visit Port Sunlight and Stanley Park. Round-trip coach transport keeps this four-hour tour easy.

“What a great day we had on Liverpool peaky tour, lovely air conditioned coach with w/c, it was a well organised tour that showed video clips of each location on route to them, we stopped at a fabulous cafe on location (gorgeous cakes) we has a lovely lady tour operator. All in all a lovely day out great value for money.”

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Harry Potter Film Locations Guided Walking Tour - Millennium Bridge, or the bridge viewed from nearby
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Harry Potter Film Locations Guided Walking Tour

7.Harry Potter Film Locations Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Follow a guide through London locations linked to Harry Potter, from Millennium Bridge and Cecil Court to Borough Market and King’s Cross. Expect about three hours of walking, two Tube rides, live commentary through a personal headset, and time for a Platform 9¾ photo. The tour suits families, but it is not designed for reduced mobility.

“Our guide was very informative. She suggested a spot on the tour to eat and we went back there the next day!!”

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Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London - Leaving London in a small group
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Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

8.Shared Group Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $282

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Marble Arch to Cogges Manor Farm, Bampton, and Highclere Castle. Your guide, possibly Michelle, Amber, Andrew, Tony, or another series fan, adds filming stories and British history. Expect about 11 hours, walking, castle gardens, the Egyptian exhibition, and free time for lunch.

“Really great schedule..plenty of time on your own and plenty of guided walks. Andrew is very knowledgeable.”

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The Original Harry Potter Film Locations Tour : with Boat Ride - Millennium Bridge and the movie view
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The Original Harry Potter Film Locations Tour : with Boat Ride

9.The Original Harry Potter Film Locations Tour : with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 246 reviews · from $37

Walk through London film locations linked to Harry Potter and other movie productions, play trivia, recreate scenes, and finish with a River Thames boat ticket. The route is listed as starting near Southwark View Point and ending at the Palace Theatre, but older feedback describes a virtual movie tour, so confirm the current format before booking.

“Booked this as it was my daughters B/day and our Harry Potter Warner Brothers Studio tour had been cancelled due to coronovirus. It was a fun and informative online tour. Eva, the guide was very chatty and sang my daughter Happy Birthday. It really cheered her up. Definitely recommend.”

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Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London - Starting at Piccadilly Circus
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Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London

10.Sherlock Holmes Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Join a guide such as Ian, Fiona, Owen, or Spencer for a two-hour Sherlock Holmes walk from Piccadilly Circus to Somerset House. Expect book references, film and TV locations, London history, and plenty of walking. The route favors adaptations and filming sites over 221B Baker Street.

“We love all things Sherlock Holmes so it was fun seeing all the filming spots and author fun facts throughout our walk. Plus our tour guide, Jenny, was great!”

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James Bond Film Location Walking Tour in London - Vauxhall Bridge and the real MI6
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James Bond Film Location Walking Tour in London

11.James Bond Film Location Walking Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Follow Bond’s London on foot from central London to Vauxhall, visiting MI6, Trafalgar Square, The Mall, Westminster, and film locations from *Skyfall*, *Casino Royale*, and *From Russia with Love*. Guides including Rob, Nathan, Michael, and Jonathan add film clips, Fleming facts, and spy stories. Expect a 2.5-hour walk, plus a short Zone 1 bus ride.

“Chris was a great guide and it was a very informative and interesting tour. Would definitely recommend.”

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Reel Tours: Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour - Williamson Square begins the movie trail
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Reel Tours: Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour

12.Reel Tours: Liverpool Film Location Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join Gary for a 2.5-mile walking tour through Liverpool’s film locations, from Williamson Square and the Cavern Club to the Pier Head and St. George’s Hall. Expect local stories, cast anecdotes, visual aids, Beatles connections, Hollywood links, and tales involving Samuel L. Jackson and Tom Hardy. The tour is outdoors and does not enter the Cavern Club.

“Great fun tour. Lots of interesting stories. Such an enthusiastic tour guide! Highly recommended! Never knew Liverpool had such a film history!”

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Harry Potter Bus Tour of Filming Locations - Leadenhall Market and the Leaky Cauldron
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Harry Potter Bus Tour of Filming Locations

13.Harry Potter Bus Tour of Filming Locations

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Join a professional guide such as Richard, Jenny, Benny, or Fiona for a roughly 2-hour Harry Potter tour aboard a purple Routemaster bus. See Leadenhall Market, Piccadilly Circus, Whitehall, Millennium Bridge, Borough Market, and other London locations linked to the films. Expect English commentary, several short walks, and a return to Embankment Station.

“Very tenuous connection to Harry Potter. I would go as far as to say that the emphasis on this was almost tantamount to misselling.”

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Bridgerton Walking Tour of Filming Locations & Storylines - Bath - Modiste, Covent Garden, and the shopping streets
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Bridgerton Walking Tour of Filming Locations & Storylines – Bath

14.Bridgerton Walking Tour of Filming Locations & Storylines – Bath

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through Bath with a guide associated with Paul Elliott and City of Bath Guides, stopping at Bridgerton filming sites such as the Royal Crescent, Queen Square, Bath Street, and Great Pulteney Street. Expect screen photos, storyline details, Georgian history, playful quizzes, and roughly two miles of walking. The tour is for ages 15 and up.

“Paul was an unexpected gem—engaging, funny, and full of charm. He brought the world of Bridgerton to life through reenactments, behind-the-scenes stories, personal videos from set sightings, and fun quizzes along the way. His deep knowledge of the show and history made it immersive and entertaining. As a male guide leading a largely female fanbase, he was a refreshing and respectful voice who truly represented the male audience beautifully. Highly recommend!”

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Bridgerton Tour and Bath City Highlights with Music - Lady Danbury’s home and the wider Bath route
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Bridgerton Tour and Bath City Highlights with Music

15.Bridgerton Tour and Bath City Highlights with Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Follow a 90-minute guided walk from York Street to the Holburne Museum, seeing Lady Danbury’s home, ballroom locations, and Bath landmarks. Headphones play Bridgerton music while your guide explains filming tricks, Georgian life, and city history. Guides such as Arianna, Olivia, Emily, and Charlotte have been praised for warmth and humor, though sound and pacing can vary.

“So much fun! The music while touring was such a positive addition to the charming tour. Charlotte, our guide, was great. Her pace and content were excellent.”

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