London to Downton Abbey: Private day trip

Cogges Manor Farm is a 13th-century stone manor surrounded by a sprawling farm, complete with authentic historic buildings. The site is a heritage center highlighting rural life from the Victorian era through the 1940s. Fans of “Downton Abbey” will recognize the main manor house as the filming location for the Yew Tree Farm, home to Mr. Drewe and his foster daughter, Marigold (Lady Edith’s daughter). Visit the Victorian kitchen, barns, stables, and dairy featured in the show and learn more about life in this era through demonstrations with vintage tools and visits with rare breeds of farm animals. The farms are open for tours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 to 16:00, and on the weekends from 10:00 to 17:00. The site's kitchen is open daily from 9:00 to 16:30. Plan your visit and book a tour in advance: https://www.cogges.org.uk/

The cozy atmosphere of nearby West Wycombe offers charming views and other Grand 18th-century constructions that evoke the same imagery as “Downton Abbey.” Visitors can stroll the grounds of the parkland or head into the village to see 16th-century cottages and shops. Be sure to book a tour of the West Wycombe Park House to enjoy a refined collection of period furniture and artwork. Be sure to visit the National Trust website to plan your visit to West Wycombe, as the park and house close in the winter months and operate primarily from April to August: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/west-wycombe-park-village-and-hill