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New Downton Abbey cruise comes to the Thames
A new cruise for Downton fans is coming to the Thames this summer with visits to Highclere Castle, the filming location of Downton Abbey, on the itinerary
By Tom Mulvihill | 6:54PM BST 22 May 2015
Downton Abbey may be leaving our screens forever later this year, but pilgrimages to the series’ magnificent setting at Highclere Castle are likely to remain popular.
The latest comes in the form of a small, luxury river cruise along the Thames from Hampton Court to Oxford, operated by Barge Lady Cruises.
The seven-day cruise includes a trip to the seat of the aristocratic Crawley family (real life seat of the Earl of Carnarvon), where passengers can explore the sprawling, 5,000-acres estate and stunning Jacobethan house.
The cruise calls at a number of other noteworthy destinations on the river, including Runnymede, where King John signed the Magna Carta; Cliveden, where the infamous Profumo Affair took place; and the royal residence of Windsor Castle.
There are also trips to Hampton Court Palace, which may appeal to admirers of the BBC’s adaptation of Wolf Hall, and a guided tour of Christ Church, Oxford, one of the grandest of the university’s colleges and, incidentally, a filming location for the Harry Potter films.
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