England on Screen - Hiking
Country
England
Region
London, Cotswolds
Theme
Limited Edition
7
Days
6
Nights
Accommodation
4* / 5*
Walk into the world’s most famous films and television dramas.
This is England as you have seen it on screen, and now you are stepping straight into the frame. Together, we have crafted a walking journey that links iconic filming locations with immersive storytelling, gentle hikes and character rich towns. From London streets that have hosted romcoms and spy thrillers to palaces, villages and wild landscapes transformed into fantasy realms, your guide brings the scenes to life with clips, stills and stories, turning familiar settings into moments of connection.
Highlights
- Walk through world famous film and television locations across England
- Expert guiding with on location clips and behind the scenes insight
- London, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Bath and beyond on foot
- A mix of gentle hikes, historic towns and cinematic landscapes
- Handpicked hotels that place you right in the story
Handpicked Accommodation
The Queensberry Hotel, Bath
An award-winning townhouse hotel blending Georgian elegance with contemporary design. Expect thoughtful touches, warm hospitality from all you meet and an excellent restaurant.
Why we chose it
Set in it’s Georgian Townhouse, The Queensberry illustrates how an independent, boutique hotel experience should be.
The Close Hotel, Tetbury
A classic country house hotel set on the edge of Tetbury with gardens and generous spaces.
Why we chose it
Dating back to the 16th century, this venue is dripping with history.
The Old Bank Hotel, Oxford
A refined boutique hotel opposite the Bodleian Library, placing you at the very heart of historic Oxford.
Why we chose it
Oxford’s cinematic streets and world-reknowned colleges unfold from its front door.
Itinerary
Day 1 – London, take to the stage!
As the opening credits roll, you arrive in London this morning and meet your guide. The day unfolds on foot through some of the capital’s most recognisable cinematic locations. From Notting Hill to Downing Street and Buckingham Palace, familiar scenes reveal how these streets have starred on screen. After a relaxed pub lunch, we visit The Cinema Museum, a treasure trove celebrating Britain’s film heritage. Late afternoon, we leave the city behind by train, arriving in Oxford in time for dinner.
Day 2 – The palace from the movies
After a hearty breakfast, we walk the Inspector Morse trail, visiting many of the detective’s favourite haunts while also uncovering the layered history of Oxford and its colleges. Lunch is taken in one of Morse’s preferred pubs, where fiction and reality blur pleasingly. This afternoon, we visit Blenheim Palace, a stately home that has transformed itself on screen into settings for James Bond, Harry Potter, Napoleon and Bridgerton.
Day 3 – Downton to Poldark
This morning we travel to the small Cotswold village of Bampton, instantly recognisable as a backdrop for the smash-hit series, Downton Abbey. A walk through the village brings iconic scenes back to life. We continue to Stow on the Wold for lunch and a short visit to the church door said to have inspired J R R Tolkien. The afternoon is spent exploring Chavenage House near Tetbury, used as Trenwith, the Poldark family home. Walking the grounds and surroundings reveals how the house and landscape shaped period drama storytelling. Tonight, we stay in the nearby Cotswold town of Tetbury.
Day 4 – You're a wizard, Harry!
A short morning transfer brings us to the Forest of Dean, where we explore Puzzlewood, a striking ancient woodland used in Star Wars, Merlin and Doctor Who. Walking through the scowles (unique rock formations in this part of the world) feels otherworldly. After lunch, we visit Gloucester Cathedral, where the cloisters famously doubled as Hogwarts interiors in the Harry Potter films. With our minds full of magic and myths, we return to our base in Tetbury for the evening.
Day 5 – Bath in the spotlight
Travelling further south through classic Cotswold countryside, we drop into Castle Combe, one of England’s most filmed villages. Arriving in Bath late morning, we begin exploring the city’s many screen appearances, from Les Miserables and Persuasion to Bridgerton and Sherlock. After lunch, a Jane Austen themed walking tour adds literary context to the city’s elegant streets and crescents. The evening is free to enjoy Bath at your own pace.
Day 6 – A cult classic
Cult favourites and dramatic landscapes – that’s the story of today. We begin in Wells, the setting for many memorable scenes from the British comedy Hot Fuzz and after a delicious lunch, we head to Cheddar Gorge, whose rugged cliffs have created an otherworldly backdrop for numerous films. We finish the day in Glastonbury, climbing the Tor, long associated with legend and said to be the resting place of King Arthur.
Day 7 – The final scene
After breakfast, the tour comes to an end. Take a train from Bath to London to extend your stay, or begin the journey home.
Itinerary Designer
Film locations are more than backdrops. They’re a fantastic lense to assess a region’s culture and identity. And of course, seeing them on foot is best!
Harvey
Featured Experience
Walking Oxford through the eyes of Inspector Morse
Though perhaps not as widely known, the British Crime Series, Inspector Morse is a classic of the genre.