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About this activity
Explore two of England's most photogenic villages—Lacock and Castle Combe—on a half-day private tour from Bath, complete with guided walks through centuries-old architecture and a traditional cream tea finale. Both villages are protected heritage sites that have served as filming locations for period dramas including Downton Abbey, Harry Potter, and War Horse.
Lacock and Castle Combe are two of the most famous villages near Bath. Steeped in history, both villages have changed little over the centuries making them charming places to visit and today they are popular locations for filming period films and TV series e.g. Cranford, Downtown Abbey, Harry Potter and War Horse.
Your private guide will collect you at 1:30pm and drive you to the village of Lacock, approximately 45 minutes from Bath. Owned by the National Trust, almost all of the buildings in this village are protected and appear as they would have done almost 200 years ago. Your guide will take you on a walking tour of the village where you can see traditional village features such as a tithe barn, a blind-house as well as a house dating back to the early 1200s. Your guide will explain about the village's history and show you some of the locations used for films.
After exploring Lacock you will be driven to the village of Castle Combe. Once voted England's prettiest village, Castle Combe is a great example of a traditional Cotswold village and has featured in the films of War Horse, Stardust and Dr Doolittle. During your walking tour of this tiny village you will be shown some of the filming locations and learn about the history of the village and the Cotswolds. At the end of the tour there will be a stop to enjoy a culinary experience which all visitors to England should try - the traditional English cream tea! The English cream tea consists of a pot of tea, scones, clotted cream and jam.
You will return to Bath around 6:30pm.
Highlights
- ✓Walk through Lacock, a National Trust village frozen in 18th-century time with protected medieval and Georgian buildings
- ✓Discover actual filming locations from major TV and film productions
- ✓Explore Castle Combe, a Cotswold gem once named England's prettiest village
- ✓See historic landmarks including a 1200s-era house, tithe barn, and blind-house
- ✓Savour an authentic English cream tea with tea, scones, jam, and clotted cream
Insider tips
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes; both villages involve moderate walking on uneven village lanes and cobblestones
- ★Ask your guide to point out specific film and TV locations—Lacock and Castle Combe are working film sets, so locations vary by recent productions
- ★Arrive promptly at 1:30 pm pickup to maximize village exploration time before the cream tea service
Good to know
- •Private vehicle and guide included; pickup from central Bath at 1:30 pm
- •Tour is approximately 5 hours total (includes driving, walking, and cream tea)
- •Lacock is owned and managed by the National Trust; some areas may have restricted access during filming
- •Cream tea is included; dietary requirements should be noted at booking
- •The walking pace is leisurely but involves cobblestones and some inclines; not fully wheelchair accessible in village centres
Who it's for
Period drama fans seeking real Downton Abbey and Harry Potter filming locationsHeritage and history enthusiasts interested in medieval and Georgian architecturePhotographers looking for quintessential English village sceneryGroups seeking a private, guided half-day experience near Bath
Best time to visit
Visit in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October) for mild weather and fewer crowds. Afternoon tours (1:30 pm start) work well for cream tea service, though summer offers longer daylight for photography.
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