Downton Abbey at Christmas 2026 (Weekend)

ITINERARY

FRIDAY
Departing late Friday afternoon, we travel to the Doubletree Hotel near Wiltshire's largest and most important town - Swindon.

Time to settle in, relax and enjoy an included simple late Dinner.

SATURDAY
A traditional Breakfast before we depart to the Georgian City of Bath.

Already a magnet for tourists from all over the world, this magnificent Spa Resort is made even more attractive with its spectacular Bath Stone buildings and majestic architecture. There are a brilliant choice of shops and the magical Christmas market with over 120 wooden chalets situated near the Abbey forming an incredible Christmas shopping wonderland.

We depart Bath in the afternoon and return to the hotel for Dinner once again.

SUNDAY
A freshly cooked Breakfast at leisure before our departure to historic Winchester.

The Christmas market here has a unique location around the world-famous Cathedral and offers an excellent choice of quality Christmas gifts and food. It is inspired by the original German Christmas Markets with its many wooden chalets, bustling atmosphere and open-air ice rink. Don't forget the other wonderful attractions, restaurants and shops of Winchester too!

Early afternoon we travel the short distance to Highclere Castle, better known as 'Downton Abbey'.
Here we include admission to the House and Gardens with a fantastic Christmas theme, tour and carols.

You will also receive a signed copy of a book by Lady Carnarvon, the current chatelaine of Highclere Castle.

Later in the afternoon, we depart for our return journey back to the West Midlands.