How far is downton abbey from Thirsk?

The (fictional) Downton Abbey is meant to be in Yorkshire. As Quora User mentions, it would appear to be about 9 miles from Thirsk. The current journey time from Thirsk to York by train is 17 min, and from York to London is about 1 hr 50 min on a direct service.
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Is Thirsk in Downton Abbey?

While Downton is a fictional town, it's set in the very real Yorkshire County in Northern England. Very little of the series was actually filmed in Yorkshire, but many of its towns — Leeds, Richmond, Ripon, Middlesbrough and Thirsk — are all mentioned by characters in the show.
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Where in Yorkshire is Downton Abbey supposed to be?

Downton Abbey is a fictional North Yorkshire estate and towns such as Easingwold, Thirsk and Ripon were referenced throughout the six series of the show, which ended in 2015. Harewood, between Leeds and Harrogate, is already well-known for its appearances as Buckingham Palace in ITV period drama Victoria.
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How far is Downton Abbey from the village?

Located a few minutes walk from the village rests Downton Abbey, the seat of the Earl and Countess of Grantham and the latter and the former's main residence. Lord and Lady Grantham's two eldest daughters and two youngest grandchildren live at Downton Abbey.
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Where is Downton Abbey Village?

Bampton. The charming village of Bampton was used to film the village of 'Downton' and is therefore one of the most popular places to visit for Downton Abbey fans.
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Do you have to pay to go to Highclere Castle?

Please note that an admission ticket is always required for entrance to the Castle, Gardens, and Grounds. The Tearooms are open from 9:30am during public opening times for morning cappuccinos, teas and croissants made in the Castle kitchens.
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Can you visit Downton Abbey location?

Highclere Castle is only open on selected dates during 2024, which gives an opportunity for the public to discover the location of the real Downton Abbey. Entrance tickets are available in the morning and afternoon, and our Highclere Castle tours are available in the Spring and Summer seasons.
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What is the village near Downton Abbey?

Downton Abbey film locations: Bampton Village

Scenes from across the series were filmed in the village, with real-life locations including Churchgate House and the parish church of St Mary the Virgin visible in various Downton episodes.
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How far is Ripon from Downton Abbey?

Ripon is mentioned in the fictional television show, Downton Abbey, and is referred to as being “9 miles away” in the series; this makes it a very popular destination for international visitors.
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Is Downton Abbey near Ripon?

Everything seems to happen in Ripon, a market and cathedral town near Downton. Unlike Downton, it's a real town in North Yorkshire in the Borough of Harrogate, the fourth smallest town in England and over 1,300 years old.
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Is Harewood House in Downton Abbey?

'Downton Abbey' filmed in the Yellow Drawing Room at Harewood House.
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Is Chatsworth House Downton Abbey?

Nestled deep in the country, near Bakewell, in Derbyshire, the grand Chatsworth House will be familiar to fans of historical dramas such as Downton Abbey and was believed to have inspired one of the world's most admired writer's, Jane Austen.
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Was Harewood House used in Downton Abbey?

Harewood House, West Yorkshire (39,346)

A country house with grand gardens, it's no surprise Harewood House's majestic exterior was used in scenes in the first Downton Abbey movie, where Lord and Lady Grantham's neighbours host a ball.
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What was filmed in Thirsk?

Some are well known, such as Castle Howard for Brideshead Revisited, Goathland for the ever-popular Heartbeat or Thirsk and area for the perennial favourite All Creatures Great and Small.
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Is Thirsk a village or town?

Thirsk is a market town in North Yorkshire, England. It is located approximately 23 miles north of York. The town has a population of around 5,000 people.
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Where is the Dower House in Downton Abbey?

Byfleet Manor in Surrey served as the filming location of the dower house in the ITV series Downton Abbey.
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Where is the Brancaster castle in Downton Abbey?

Alnwick Castle starred as the magnificent Brancaster Castle in two Christmas specials of world famous drama series Downton Abbey.
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Where were the town scenes of Downton Abbey filmed?

Different places throughout Bampton were used to create many fictional Downton Abbey locations, including the post office, The Grantham Arms, The Dog & Duck, Isobel Crawley's house, the Downton hospital, and the Church, and so on. Everything that is Downton village is Bampton in Oxfordshire.
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Is Ripon the smallest city in England?

Exploring Ripon | England's Third-Smallest City | Let's Walk!
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Was any of Downton Abbey filmed at Beamish?

The setting for several scenes in the TV series, the Beamish Open Air Museum was also used to film several scenes in the movie.
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What is the name of the pub in Downton Abbey?

Church Close (The Grantham Arms)

Just opposite the church on Church Close is the location of The Grantham Arms, the Downton village pub named after Lord Grantham's family. Adding a pub sign with a coat of arms, outdoor tables and beer barrels transformed this residential property into a pub during filming.
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How much does Downton Abbey pay to use Highclere Castle?

For all the fame it brought Highclere, Carnarvon says the fee for the production of Downton Abbey 'was just enough to keep me in cappuccinos' – meaning not a lot (one estimate puts it at about £5,000 a day).
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Where is the Downton Abbey exhibit in 2023?

November 9, 2023

After stops around the United States – as well as Singapore – Downton Abbey: The Exhibition will be at Skokie's Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Mall, beginning November 10 through March 31, 2024.
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Can you visit Highclere Castle grounds for free?

Yes, the Castle gardens and grounds are only accessible for those with an admission ticket. Access to the gardens is included with all castle tickets. The Castle gardens are only open on the dates that the Castle is open to the public.
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How much does it cost to go around Highclere Castle?

A simple access ticket to the Castle, Egyptian Exhibition and grounds cost anything from £25.00 per person.
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