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THE COTSWOLDS ON SCREEN

Film & TV Locations in the Cotswolds and Beyond

Discover the Real Places Behind Your Favourite British Shows & Films
 

Explore real filming locations from Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, Harry Potter, Clarkson's Farm, Father Brown and James Bond.

EXPLORE COTSWOLDS FILMING LOCATIONS

What Was Your Favourite British Show ?

Search our interactive directory of British film and television locations across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.

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Discover the real places behind Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, Harry Potter, Father Brown, Clarkson's Farm and many more.

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Search by film, TV show or location.

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The Britain You’ve Seen on Screen

FILM & TV IN THE COTSWOLDS

Step into the villages, country houses and landscapes behind the British television and films you love. 

Real Places 
Extraordinary stories 

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ICONIC FILM & TV LOCATIONS

BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES

EXPERT GUIDED TOURS

TAILORED

ITINERARIES

EXPLORE BY CATEGORY

Discover the shows and films you love, and the real places you can visit. 

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BRITISH PERIOD DRAMA 

 LITERARY CLASSICS

Downton AbbeyŸ ŸŸŸ | Ÿ žPride & Prejudice (1995)  | Bridgeton |  Poldark | Wolf Hall

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BRITISH MURDER

& MYSTERIES

Father Brown | Agatha Raisin | Midsomer Murders | Morse & Lewis 

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ICONIC BRITISH 
FILM & CULTURE

Harry Potter | James Bond: Spectre | Bridget Jones's Diary 

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MODERN

COTSWOLDS

Clarksons Farm | Rivals | The Gentlemen & More

POPULAR SHOWS & FILMS

FEATURED BY FILM LOCATIONS

Real locations in the Cotswolds and surrounding counties. 

FILM & TV INSPIRED TOURS

POPULAR ITINERARIES

Discover the real places behind Britain’s best loved shows and films. Each private tour is designed around your interests, departure times and availability. 

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Tour: The real Downton Abbey experience

Highclere castle | Bampton | Cogges Manor Farm | Oxford

Full day • approx 7-9 hrs • Depart from Oxford

Advance admission booking required

Downton Abbey | English Country Houses | British Period Drama

 

Step into the world of Downton Abbey with visits to three authentic filming locations. Explore Bampton's famous village streets, discover Yew Tree Farm at Cogges Manor Farm, and visit magnificent Highclere Castle, the real Downton Abbey.


Experience the grand estates, village traditions and countryside that bring English period drama to life.

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Along the way, discover the fascinating history of England's great country houses, the lives of the aristocracy and the traditional villages that inspired the world of Downton Abbey. Enjoy beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, charming architecture and memorable opportunities for photographs.

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Suggested route: Oxford → Cogges Manor Farm → Bampton → Highclere Castle → Oxford. Subject to opening dates and admission availability.

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Tour: Harry Potter & the Real Hogwarts

Oxford University Colleges: Christ Church • New College • Bodleian Library (Divinity School & Duke Humfrey's Library)• + Gloucester Cathedral  OR Lacock Abbey 

​Full-day private tour • Approx. 7–9 hours from Oxford, subject to admission times

Advance booking required for university colleges, libraries and historic attractions. We can help you plan.

Harry Potter | Hogwarts Filming Locations | Historic Oxford

​Morning:- Oxford University

Discover the real Hogwarts in historic Oxford:

  • Christ Church College: The famous Hogwarts staircase and Great Hall that inspired the films.

  • New College: Medieval cloisters and the ancient oak tree featured in The Goblet of Fire.

  • Bodleian Library: The Divinity School (Hogwarts infirmary) and Duke Humfrey's Library (Hogwarts library).

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Afternoon (2 choices):

Option 1  Gloucester Cathedral: Walk through the magnificent corridors used as Hogwarts.

Option 2 - Lacock Abbey & Village: Explore Hogwarts classrooms, medieval cloisters and Godric's Hollow.

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Experience authentic filming locations, extraordinary architecture and centuries of British history.

 

Admission subject to availability. Advance booking recommended.

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Tour: Father Brown & the Cotswolds Mysteries

​Blockley | Broad Campden | Chipping Campden | Guiting Power | Upper Slaughter | Oxford

Full day | Approx. 8–9 hours from Oxford

Historic churches, filming villages, countryside and traditional pub lunch.

Father Brown | Morse & Lewis | British Detective Dramas

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Discover the beautiful Cotswolds villages and historic locations associated with Britain's favourite detective dramas.

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Begin in Blockley, the fictional village of Kembleford in Father Brown. Explore its picturesque streets and church, then continue to nearby Broad Campden and Chipping Campden.

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Enjoy a traditional country-pub lunch before exploring Guiting Power and Upper Slaughter, with an opportunity to discover selected Inspector Morse and Lewis locations in historic Oxford.

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Suggested route: Oxford → Blockley → Broad Campden → Chipping Campden → Guiting Power → Upper Slaughter → Oxford.

 

The Oxford detective-drama walk and additional village stops are tailored to available time.

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Tour: Clarkson's Farm Specialist & Surrounding villages

Diddly Squat Farm Shop | The Farmer's Dog | Chadlington | Secret Local Pub | Hidden Filming Locations | Blenheim Palace | Minster Lovell

Full-day private tour | Approx. 7–9 hours from Oxford

Farm shop and pub visits subject to opening times, queues and availability.

Clarkson's Farm | Jeremy Clarkson | Gerald |Caleb | British Farming & Cotswolds Life

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Go beyond the television series with our locally guided Clarkson's Farm experience.

 

Visit Diddly Squat Farm Shop and The Farmer's Dog, explore Chadlington and discover hidden filming locations, Gerald's dry-stone wall country and a secret pub associated with the Clarkson's Farm team.

 

Continue through historic Burford, with its honey-coloured cottages and independent shops, before exploring Minster Lovell's beautiful riverside medieval ruins.

 

Optional experiences:

  • Blenheim Palace: Discover the magnificent country estate and its James Bond filming connections.

  • Hawkstone Brewery: Brewery visit and tasting, subject to availability.

 

Optional experiences may replace other stops or require a longer day. No access to private farmland or cast-member meetings is included.

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Tour: Bridgerton & Regency Britain

Blenheim Palace | Bath | Royal Crescent | Holburne Museum | Abbey Green

Extended full day | Approx. 9–11 hours from Oxford

Palace admission, filming-location access and optional afternoon tea subject to arrangements.

Bridgerton | Queen Charlotte | Jane Austen | Regency England

 

Step into the elegant world of Bridgerton and Georgian high society.

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Begin at magnificent Blenheim Palace, featured in Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte, before travelling to the historic city of Bath, where grand Georgian streets provided memorable filming locations.

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Explore the famous Royal Crescent, Holburne Museum and charming Abbey Green, with time for lunch and a taste of Regency-era England.

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Suggested route: Oxford → Blenheim Palace → Bath filming locations → Oxford.

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For a more relaxed experience, choose a Bath-focused itinerary with extra time for museums, shopping or afternoon tea.

ALSO RECOMMENDED NEAR LONDON

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The Making of Harry Potter 

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London · Leavesden

For Harry Potter fans visiting London, explore authentic film sets, props, costumes and behind-the-scenes filmmaking. The studio lies near Watford, outside the Cotswolds, and works best as a separate visit.

​Private transfers on request 

Buy tickets in advance

Allow approximately 3–4 hours at the studio.

PLANNING A LONDON VISIT?

Ask us about private transport from your London hotel, or an onward transfer towards Oxford or the Cotswolds. Studio admission is not included, and booking is subject to availability.

For attraction information and official admission, visit Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

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CDT is not an official studio partner.

POPULAR COMBINATION FROM LONDON

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour + Oxford's Real Hogwarts

A Private Harry Potter Experience from London

Combine the magic of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with Oxford's authentic Hogwarts filming locations.

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Explore Christ Church's famous staircase, New College's medieval cloisters and the Bodleian Library's extraordinary interiors, before discovering the original Harry Potter film sets, costumes and props at Warner Bros. Studios.

Private London hotel pickup

Buy tickets in advance

Approx. 10–12 hours

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Advance timed admission is required. Studio and university entry tickets are additional and subject to availability. The itinerary is arranged around attraction opening times.

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CDT is not an official studio partner.

THE COTSWOLDS ON SCREEN

Complete Cotswolds Film & TV Directory 

(downloadable pdf at bottom)

Explore 49 British films and television productions and their real filming locations across the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Browse the complete directory below to discover where your favourite scenes were filmed.

49

Productions

Take the screen stories with you

Download our branded Film & TV Location Guide.

Your favourite shows. Your private day. 

Tell us what you love watching and let us help plan your Film & TV tour. Tailor Made

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