Was Downton filmed in Thirsk?

Downton Abbey filming location: Bampton, Oxfordshire The fictional Downton village is supposed to lie somewhere between Thirsk and Ripon in North Yorkshire but is actually in Oxfordshire.
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Is Downton Abbey filmed in Thirsk?

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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Was any of Downton filmed in Yorkshire?

Downton Abbey film locations: Wentworth Woodhouse

Located in South Yorkshire, Wentworth Woodhouse is famous for having the longest façade of any stately home in the UK.
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Was Downton Abbey filmed in Ripon?

Downton Abbey is set in Yorkshire and there are references to real Yorkshire places, like York, Harrogate, Ripon and Malton. However, most of the scenes were filmed in the south of England, including London. Some places have no public access and some can be viewed only from the outside.
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Which village was used in Downton Abbey filmed?

The picturesque village of Bampton, in Oxfordshire, made a welcome return to the screen in the Downton Abbey movie.
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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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Where is Downton Abbey set in Yorkshire?

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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Was Downton Abbey filmed at Chatsworth house?

The television series is filmed at Highclere Castle in Berkshire, home to the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.
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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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Is Harewood House in Downton Abbey?

'Downton Abbey' filmed in the Yellow Drawing Room at Harewood House.
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Which stately home was used for Downton Abbey?

The popular ITV period drama Downton Abbey is filmed at Hampshire's Highclere Castle to the north of the county. Set within 1000 acres of parkland, the castle and its grounds double as the Downton Abbey estate, home to the fictional Crawley family.
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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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How far is Thirsk from Downton Abbey?

A sign in Downton village points to "Ripon 9 Miles" and "Thirsk 6 Miles" in opposite directions. This places Downton to the east of the Great North Road (the modern-day A1), somewhere in the vicinity of Skipton-on-Swale or Topcliffe.
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Where is the Malton show filmed in Downton Abbey?

Within the village of Lacock, producers created the annual Malton Show at a farmer's market, which featured in the TV series at beginning of series six.
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Who owns the house used in Downton Abbey?

Highclere Castle, stately home in Hampshire, England, owned by the earls of Carnarvon.
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Where was the Dower House filmed in Downton Abbey?

The scenes of the Dower House, Violet Crawley's residence, were filmed at Byfleet Manor. The Buckinghamshire-based Chiltern Open Air Museum was the backdrop for the scenes when Lady Edith learned to drive a tractor. The Savile Club located in Mayfair, London was the setting for some of the Series 4 scenes.
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Where is the Scottish castle used in Downton Abbey?

Inveraray Castle was shown at its best, with magnificent shots of the castle, gardens and surroundings. The West Highland's spectacular hills, lochs and glens were used throughout the episode.
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Where are the kitchen scenes filmed for Downton Abbey?

The kitchen and servants' quarters were constructed and filmed at Ealing Studios in London throughout the TV series, and for the film, sets were constructed at Shepperton Studios in Surrey – including the post office, the Carsons' cottage, and Downton's wine cellar.
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Was Downton Abbey filmed in Lacock?

Lacock village has starred twice in Downton Abbey. In February 2015, the crew transformed Church Street into a 1920s livestock show. Sheep, pigs and a 1-tonne longhorn bull joined the cast, as well as many extras, creating a bustling market scene attended by Lord Grantham, his family and many of the staff.
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What has been filmed at Haddon Hall?

No fewer than three different film adaptations of Jane Eyre have been filmed here, along with further high-profile productions such as Mary Queen of Scots, The Other Boleyn Girl, Pride & Prejudice and cult movie, The Princess Bride.
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Is Highclere Castle in Yorkshire?

HIGHCLERE CASTLE The fictional Downton Abbey was meant to be located somewhere in Yorkshire but in real life the grand home is Highclere Castle in Hampshire, about 100km west of London.
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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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Where is the Surrey house used in Downton Abbey?

Byfleet Manor is a Grade II* listed house in Byfleet, Surrey, England. Byfleet Manor has been used as a filming location in three television series, most notably Downton Abbey.
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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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Why visit Thirsk?

The World of James Herriot museum is located in Thirsk and attracts many visitors each year. The town has a weekly market held on a Monday. Thirsk Racecourse is a popular venue for horse racing and hosts several events throughout the year. The town is situated on the A19 road, which runs from Doncaster to Tyneside.
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