Savile Row

Home of bespoke men's tailoring in London, Savile Row was the place where the elite came from around the world to have their suits custom fitted and designed. This is also the street where The Beatles played their last set on the rooftop.
Savile Row is synonymous with the highest quality bespoke tailoring and is known as the world’s most famous suiting street. It is where Henry Poole, the designer of the modern Dinner Jacket, first opened a store in 1831.
In more recent history it was also the home to the Beatles recording studio where they wrote songs such as Let it Be, along with other hits.


Curious Fact: The Japanese word for a business suit is ‘sebiro’ (Say it out loud) which comes from London’s Savile Row, famous for its tailors.

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Downton Abbey Filming Locations in London: Private Half-Day Tour

Explore the city of London like a lord or a lady and follow the footsteps of your favourite characters on this Downton Abbey Filming Locations half-day tour.

Even though Yorkshire and Highclere Castle are the main Downton Abbey filming sites for the earlier episodes, central London started to hog the limelight as the show clocked its later innings, and on this tour, you will flashback to the popular scenes set in the city’s iconic landmarks.

Play guessing games to jog your memory as you see: 

  • Buckingham Palace, while not a regular setting, references are made throughout the series due to its importance as the residence of the British monarch;
  • Lancaster House, a neo-classical mansion used for filming historical dramas due to its opulent interiors;
  • Bridgewater House, a privately owned home symbol the exclusivity and wealth of its owner, reflecting the lifestyle of the elite during that era;
  • Belgrave Square, an affluent area in London;
  • Criterion Restaurant, the historic restaurant in Piccadilly Circus;
  • The Ritz London Hotel, built in 1906, 
  • Hyde Park and the Albert Memorial, one of London's largest parks served as a backdrop for strolls and social events;
  • Astor House, 
  • St. Pancras Station is used in many scenes boarding trains or meeting others in London;
  • and these are just for starters. How many could you spot?

Be bowled over by a few secret filming locations, including Lord Grantham’s London stately home shared by your Professional Private Driver Guide who happens to be a Downton Abbey fanatic as well. Brace for non-stop peppy conversation, not crisp commentary.



DISCLAIMER: This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorised tour of sites featured in the television series ‘Downton Abbey’ produced by Carnival Film and Television and NBCUniversal International Limited. Travel Curious Ltd. and this tour does not have any association with, or connection to, the television series ‘Downton Abbey’, Carnival Film and Television or NBC Universal International Limited.
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