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Downton Abbey, Cotswolds & The Berkshire Downs
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The period drama Downton Abbey has a huge audience including many who haven’t previously been interested in period dramas. Much of it is set in Berkshire and Oxfordshire which allows us to combine it with locations in the southern Cotswolds for such dramas as Pride & Prejudice, Emma and the Mayor of Casterbridge. |
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Day One
Monday
A Morning departure as we head south calling at Oxford for some free time shopping and sightseeing before arriving at the Marriott Hotel in Swindon. |
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Day Two
Tuesday
After breakfast we travel in to Oxfordshire and the pretty village used for much of the outdoor filming of Downton Abbey. Later this day we continue to lovely Burford and into the Cotswolds with stops in Stow-in-the-Wold and Bourton-on-The-Water. Returning via the ancient town of Cirencester with its attractive old streets and Roman remains. |
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Day Three
Wednesday
This morning we drive via Avebury with its prehistoric Stone Circle to the National Trust village often used for filming including Pride & Prejudice, Emma and the Mayor of Casterbridge and scenes from Harry Potter. Later continue via the quaint Cotswold towns of Tetbury & Malmesbury for a guided tour of Chavenage House where many films and TV shows have been filmed. |
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Day Four
Thursday
Today we include a visit to the beautiful stately Highclere Castle in Berkshire used as “Downton Abbey”. After free time here return through Savernake Forest for a stop in Marlborough and over the Downs back to Swindon. |
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Day Five
Friday
After a leisurely breakfast there will be free time for shopping at the Great Western Shopping Village in the former railway works in Swindon which also houses an interesting museum. |
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Your Accomodation
Marriott Swindon
Amongst the finest hotels in Swindon, the stylish Swindon Marriott Hotel, is known for its outgoing service and outstanding amenities. All guest rooms are luxuriously appointed for comfort and productivity.
Surrounded by lush woodlands on the edge of Swindon’s historic Old Town, this 4-star hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing break in Wiltshire. At the gateway to the Cotswolds, Oxford, Bath and many other popular destinations, the Swindon Marriott Hotel is ideal for leisure stays. At the end of the day you can wind down with a game of tennis, a swim in the pool or a workout in the fitness centre. A beauty salon is also available for pampering. You can finish your day with delightful European cuisine in the hotel’s Mediterrano Restaurant.
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What's Included
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