The sun reports that much of the exterior shots of downton abbey and most of the interiors are both filmed at highclere castle in the main building are the. Highclere castle symbolises a legacy of elegance, hard work, passion and a reputation for perfection and highclere castle gin was designed to reflect this ethos and to celebrate the beauty of a by gone era, where elegance reigned supreme. With hugh bonneville, phyllis logan, elizabeth mcgovern, brendan coyle. Downton abbey, the movie, is a film written by julian fellowes and directed by michael engler. The downton abbey film will be coming out on september, 2019. Sep 07, 2019 browse over 170 scenes filmed at 75 filming locations for downton abbey including locations in st. For a limited time, visitors to the sprawling north carolina property can step onto the set of the hit pbs series to. Britains highclere castle has served as the abbey since 2010. Downton abbey is a series about an early 20th century high society family, and the staff that work for them in their ancestral home. Highclere castle is the reallife castle where downton abbey is filmed.
Downton abbey filming took place after shooting in bampton was wrapped and made use of both the museum and nearby beamish hall hotel, a thcentury manor house. Harewood had actually been on elliss radar before the downton abbey series even began filming, but its location far from london took it out of the running for a recurring filming spot. Lord and lady carnarvon, the owners of highclere castle where downton abbey was filmed, will be hosting a virtual cocktail hour on friday, april. Attend a downton abbey virtual cocktail party at the. The downton abbey exhibition is now open at the biltmore estatesee inside. Downton abbey film locations guide including the uk spots.
The exhibition, based on the beloved television show, transports you to postedwardian england, where the characters and the iconic house come to life. Highclere castle, the filming location for downton abbey itself, is in the english countryside between bath and london, geographically nowhere near the fictional yorkshire town of downton. The primary set for the downton abbey castle in both the film and tv series is in actual fact, highclere castle in hampshire. Downton abbey is a british historical drama television series set in the early 20th century, created and cowritten by julian fellowes. Advertisement the castle and its 5,000acre estate can be. The carnarvon family has lived at highclere since 1679, and it is built on the foundation that was once underneath a palace owned by the bishops of winchester. This is the building where many exterior and interior shots of the fictional downton abbey are filmed, so youll recognize it right away. Visit highclere castle, egyptian exhibition, grounds and. Downton abbey filming locations where is downton set. And theres no doubt that the new film adaption will inspire. Downton abbey filming sites are located all over england with a few in london and scotland so you can make the most of your downton abbey pilgrimage.
Situated in the hampshire countryside 70 miles outside london, highclere is downton abbey. The ultimate map of downton abbey filming locations a. The family now live in highclere castle at various times throughout the year. Downton abbey tv series 20102015 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Downton abbey filming location experience oxfordshire. Downton abbey 2019 filming locations find that location.
Our top ten downton abbey filming locations with over 70 locations up and down the country, its obvious how much work has gone into downton abbey to make it such a beautiful and authentic programme. On this day tour you will explore some of the main downton abbey film locations featured in the hugely popular show. In downton abbey, alnwick was renamed brancaster castle and was first seen on the show when lord sinderby rented the estate for a shooting. However, the use of highclere castle and lady alminas conversion of the castle into a convalescent hospital for wounded british soldiers emphasized in the early episodes of downton abbey. Where was the downton abbey movie filmed and how do you. Longstanding friends of the carnarvon family, julian fellowes had highclere castle in mind as he wrote downton abbey. Beamish hall has been at the heart of british history during the last eight centuries, having originally been gifted to norman nobility by william. The sun reports that much of the exterior shots of downton abbey and most of the interiors are both filmed at.
Sep 12, 2019 15 stunning photos of highclere castle, the real downton abbey. The gothic style house, which boasts grand, historic rooms such as a. Handout was downton abbey filmed at highclere castle. The first stop on any downton abbey tour of the united kingdom has to be highclere castle. The earl and countess of carnarvon were delighted to welcome back old friends hugh bonneville, maggie smith, michelle dockery, elizabeth mcgovern, jim carter and phyllis logan to tread the castle boards once more to create downton abbey. If youve ever fancied yourself as downton abbeys lady mary, or have a hankering to be naughty footman thomas barrow, fly over the pond to hampshire, england, and head to highclere c. The downton abbey movie features familiar and new filming locations throughout. Downton abbey is a 2019 historical drama film written by julian fellowes, creator and writer of the television series of the same name, and directed by michael engler. Discover the magic of the downton abbey filming locations across the uk and visit the most popular sets for yourself, starting with alnwick castle. Downton abbey film locations oxfordshire cotswolds. Jamess, london, lincoln, argyll and bute, eton, windsor and medway. Inside the downton abbey exhibition at the biltmore.
Top 10 downton abbey filming locations britain magazine. All the downton abbey filming locations fans need to visit. Apr 02, 2019 downton abbey filming took place after shooting in bampton was wrapped and made use of both the museum and nearby beamish hall hotel, a thcentury manor house. Many scenes, including some of downton abbey s key events, have been filmed in and around the church in bampton, the main location for filming. Sep 10, 2019 both the downton abbey tv series and the movie were filmed largely as highclere castle, which was used to represent downton abbey itself. Sep 16, 2019 harewood had actually been on elliss radar before the downton abbey series even began filming, but its location far from london took it out of the running for a recurring filming spot. The set locations for downton abbey have become stars in their own right and are as much a character in the series as any of the actors. It follows the soapopera like drama that unfolds in the house. The continuing story of the crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the english countryside in the early twentieth century.
The film is the continued story of the crawley family, wealthy owners of a. Built by architect charles barry in the 19th century, the estate is in hampshire rather. Sep, 2019 downton abbey, the movie, is a film written by julian fellowes and directed by michael engler. This gorgeous castle in the rolling hampshire countryside is home to the earl and countess of carnarvon. Sep 16, 2019 downton abbey first aired on itv in september 2010 and ran until december 2015 credit. The series first aired on itv in the united kingdom on 26 september 2010, and in the united states on pbs, which supported production of the series as part of its masterpiece classic anthology, on 9 january 2011.
Exterior shots of the house and most of the interior activity was filmed at highclere in both the film and tv series. Gillian anderson reportedly turned down the part of lady cora grantham the real estate that plays downton abbey, highclere castle, has been the home of. At the castle you can experience downton life first hand. Highclere castle has been used as a filming location for several films and television series, including 1990s comedy series jeeves and wooster, and achieved international fame as the main location for the historical drama series downton abbey 201015 and the 2019 film based on it. Browse over 170 scenes filmed at 75 filming locations for downton abbey including locations in st. All the downton abbey filming locations fans need to. So here is the list of some of the downton abbey filming sites you can visit or simply take a look at from the outside. Heres princess dianas surprising downton abbey connection. For the longer version of the tour tour b you can also visit yew tree farm.
Where was the downton abbey movie filmed and how do you get. Youll be immersed in the fascinating social history, culture, and some of the most memorable moments from the shows sixseason run. Sep, 2019 browse over 25 scenes filmed at 10 filming locations for downton abbey 2019 including locations in wentworth, west berkshire, little germany, bampton, lacock, beamish and alnwick. Leaving the hubbub of london, your day will be spent visiting downton abbey and downton village. The pair went to swinbrook in the oxfordshire cotswolds, and filmed at the swan inn, a boutique pub which makes for an idyllic base from which to explore the area. Its home to the reallife earl and countess of carnarvon who open the castle and gardens for themed tours, afternoon teas and events at different times throughout the year. Downton abbey filming locations find that location. Highclere castle, berkshire features prominently throughout with interior and exterior shots. With stephen campbell moore, michael fox, lesley nicol, sophie mcshera.
Both the downton abbey tv series and the movie were filmed largely as highclere castle, which was used to represent downton abbey itself. The village was already periodready with quaint cottages and historic streets, and the film crew added union jack. Downton abbey author, julian fellowes is a longstanding family friend and actually had highclere in mind while penning the series. Downton abbey film location, highclere castle, carnarvon. Downton abbey film locations guide including the uk spots you can visit the downton abbey film promises to be as glamorous as the series and its filmed in. If youre a passionate downton abbey fan, you have probably thought about what it would be like to visit the spectacular places featured in the. View location maps, descriptions and location images. Downton abbey is returning in a big way this month, making. On downton abbey, lady mary saw her share of heartbreak and loss, particularly after losing her husband matthew to an automobile accident, a plot that broke the hearts of fans all over the world. Beamish hall has been at the heart of british history during the last eight centuries, having originally been gifted to norman nobility by william the conqueror, before passing to the earl of northumberland, who lost possession after.
The family attributed this increase in interest to the onsite filming of downton abbey. The film is produced by carnival films and perfect world pictures, and continues the storyline from the series, with much of the original cast returning. A guide to highclere castle, where downton abbey was filmed. Visit downton abbeys most beautiful filming locations. Downton abbey first aired on itv in september 2010 and ran until december 2015 credit.
Aug 06, 2019 downton abbey has been off the air for years now, but fans of the period drama continue to visit its filming locations in droves. But highclere castle, the real country estate where downton is filmed, has a fascinating history of its own. Beamish hall has been at the heart of british history during the last eight centuries, having originally been gifted to norman nobility by william the conqueror, before passing to the earl of northumberland, who lost possession. But the actress behind mary, michelle dockery, also suffered from a similar loss. Full of a diverse collection of characters, from the high brow aristocracy to the common servants of. Jul 31, 2019 excitement mounts for downton abbey enthusiasts, who eagerly await the arrival of a featurelength film, coming to cinemas this september. Downton abbey filming location the oxfordshire cotswolds and its picturesque villages frequently appeared in the popular tv drama downton abbey. The ultimate map of downton abbey filming locations a residence. Home to the earl and countess of carnarvon, whose family have lived there since 1679, e xterior shots of the house and most of the interior upstairs activity was filmed there. Filming for the downton abbey movie took place in lacock, a village in wiltshire.
It will include much of the original cast and will feature a royal visit to downton abbey by queen mary and king george v. Brief glimpses of bampton are seen but we also see new locations including harewood house near leeds, wentworth woodhouse which is shown as interiors to harewood house. Many of the rooms and vistas will be familiar to viewers of downton abbey both the drawing room and dining room forming the backdrop to the dryly withering putdowns delivered by maggie smith, as the dowager countess to some poor unfortunate relation. The pair went to swinbrook in the oxfordshire cotswolds, and filmed at the swan inn, a boutique pub which makes for an idyllic base from which to explore the. Downton abbey has been off the air for years now, but fans of the period drama continue to visit its filming locations in droves. Fortunately there is plenty of downton trivia with which to occupy ourselves in the meantime such as the rich history of highclere castle, where much of the original television programme and the upcoming movie were filmed. The distinctive gardens and park designed by capability brown, offer interest and. Excitement mounts for downton abbey enthusiasts, who eagerly await the arrival of a featurelength film, coming to cinemas this september. Fans of the show will know that the real downton abbey is highclere castle, a mid19thcentury castle in berkshire, about 60 miles west of london. Downton abbey private filming locations tour by black taxi.
Lincoln castle is the oldest filming location featured in downton abbey it was built in the eleventh century by william the conqueror on the site of a preexisting roman fortress and was still in use as a prison until 1878. Ahead of the new film, take a look at highclere castle, where all the offcamera drama unfolds. Downton abbey film location, highclere castle, carnarvon family. The picturesque village of bampton, in oxfordshire, made a welcome return to the screen in the downton abbey movie. Downton abbey is one of the most beloved period dramas ever to grace the silver screen. Please note that access to the downton filming locations is. Some scenes in the downton abbey movie were also filmed in lacock, firmly cementing it as a key filming location for the series. For example, explained the world of downton abbey author and niece of the shows creator jessica fellowes, thomas might be filmed leaving the kitchen with a plate of food for upstairs.
The movie was released on september, 2019 in the uk and on september 20, 2019 in north america. More than three years after the final episode of downton abbey aired on tv, the crawley family are returning this time on the silver screen. A vast majority of filming for downton abbey took place at highclere castle, a gothicstyle palace in the bucolic county of berkshire, england. The movie, which debuted in the uk on th september and in the us on 20th september. Hidden away on the edge of the cotswolds in wiltshire, lacock is a perfect place to stop and explore while adventuring through the southwest. Many scenes, including some of downton abbeys key events, have been filmed in and around the church in bampton, the main location for filming. Sep 20, 2019 if youve ever fancied yourself as downton abbeys lady mary, or have a hankering to be naughty footman thomas barrow, fly over the pond to hampshire, england, and head to highclere c. Downton abbey where to watch and stream online radiotimes. Downton abbey costs an average of one million pounds per episode to produce as of 20, downton abbey is the highest rated pbs masterpiece drama series of all time, seen by an estimated 120 million viewers in 200 countries and regions. The secret jewish history of downton abbey the forward. If you are looking to move on, here are similar shows to watch. Downton abbey is officially over as a tv series, culminating in a featurelength film.