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Midsomer Murders Tour of Locations

The Midsomer Murders tour offers fans a delightful 8 hour tour through the picturesque English countryside that serves as the backdrop for the iconic television series. This tour takes you through the idyllic villages, charming churches, and historic manors where the fictional crimes of Midsomer county unfold, blending the quaint beauty of rural England with a hint of mystery.

Starting in London you will head to the towns and villages of the deadly county of Midsomer which are actually situated across several English counties including Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

The tour includes a visit to the historic market town of Wallingford in Oxfordshire, which doubles as the fictional town of Causton, the heart of Midsomer. Here, you can visit the familiar sights from the series, such as the Corn Exchange and the Town Hall

The village of Warborough is another iconic location. Warborough’s church, The Church of St. Laurence, and its surrounding graveyard have been used in numerous episodes. The village green, complete with a traditional English pub, is another familiar sight where many community events (and crimes) in the series have taken place.

The tour also includes a visit to Dorchester-on-Thames, a picturesque village that appears in several episodes. Here, you can explore the Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, whose ancient, atmospheric interiors have provided the perfect setting for many a Midsomer mystery.

Lunch is held in Henley-on-Thames, where the River Thames adds a scenic backdrop to some of the more dramatic episodes. Walking along the riverbanks and through the charming town, you’ll recognize several spots where pivotal scenes were filmed.

You’ll be getting on and off the bus a number of times so you can take pictures of the pretty locations or crime scenes, depending on your point of view.

This tour not only immerses you in the world of Midsomer Murders but also provides a deeper appreciation for the stunning English countryside that brings the series to life. Whether you’re a devoted fan or simply love the charm of rural England, this journey through the real-life Midsomer is an unforgettable experience.

• British Sign Language is not provided for this tour
• DISCLAIMER: The Midsomer Murders Tour of Locations is not an official tour and is not connected with the writers or producers of the show.
• Capture stunning photos of beautiful countryside and charming villages
• Explore locations also used in other famous productions including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Vicar of Dibley
• Combine TV and history allowing you to learn about England’s rich heritage while enjoying your favourite show’s settings
• Experience traditional English pubs often featured in the series
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and lowest price guarantee

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Cancellation policy.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

Saturdays departing at 9:30am (May – October) Private Tours available – click here for more info .

Adult (16 years+): £75    Child (3 – 15 years): £50

Meet and Ends where?

Holland Park tube station on the Central Line

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Professional guide and transport by mini coach

Exclusions?

Gratuities (optional), food and drink. Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years.

Private / Group Tours

Private Tours from London (Driver guide) 1 – 4 persons: From £650 (Price is per car) OR 5+ persons contact us Private Tours from Oxford or Beaconsfield (Driver guide) 1 – 4 persons: £600  (Price is per car) OR 5+ persons contact us

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Guided location tours

You may be a huge fan of DCI Barnaby and keen to visit Midsomer. Sometimes it’s nice to sit back and leave the detailed information, tour planning and driving to someone else.

There are many ways to enjoy Oxfordshire’s Midsomer Murders locations, including guided walks, escorted day trips and staying tours. Combine the most popular and beautiful locations with a professional and knowledgeable local expert while you sit back and enjoy the views.

To make a booking or enquiry please contact the relevant company direct using the links below.

Midsomer Tour Guides

Locally available guides offer a variety of Midsomer tour options:

• Join your group on a coach for a full day tour of Midsomer
• Provide a one hour walking tour of Henley, Dorchester or Watlington
• Provide customised tours for individuals/small groups

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Guided Walking Tours

Henley tours.

A guided walk of Henley on Thames Midsomer locations runs every Saturday from 18 March to 28 October 2017 inclusive. The one hour tour, with a local Henley Host, starts at 11.00am and costs £12 per adult; £6 per child. Meet inside The Argyll Pub (one of the filmed locations). Contact Henley Hosts

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Venture Oxford

Visit Midsomer Murders filming locations in South Oxfordshire, including the beautiful villages of Dorchester on Thames, Warborough and the historic towns of Wallingford, Henley on Thames and Thame. The half day Murderous Meanderings tour lasts four hours plus lunch for a minimum group size of six people. Contact Venture Oxford .

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Follow in the footsteps of Tom Barnaby and his faithful sergeant on the trail of many a murderer and their victims. Visit attractive Causton and the many pretty Midsomer villages . Lunch in a country pub or have English afternoon tea in a village teashop. Tour also includes the country home of the leader of the Charge of the Light Brigade, the Vicar of Dibley’s church and the windmill home of Caractacus Potts from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Contact British Tours .

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Explore the Midsomer Murders locations

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Follow in the footsteps of Inspector Barnaby as you explore Causton, Midsomer Newton and more on the trail of the Midsomer Murders locations.

If you’re a fan of the Midsomer Murders books and TV series, you’ll know Midsomer County as the home of traditional pubs, village greens and Sunday afternoon cricket. You’ll also know of the improbable number of murders committed in strangely creative ways. Thankfully, the Midsomer Murders solved by DCI Barnaby are fictional, but the villages and market towns seen in each episode are not. These South Oxfordshire locations are the real stars of the show and you can easily explore them by following self-guide trails, or by taking a chauffeur driven guided tour. Pose for photos drinking a beer in Barnaby’s favourite pubs; see the shops he went to, the churches he visited and the bridges he crossed. Along the way you’ll discover filmed locations like Wallingford, Thame, Dorchester, Ewelme, Nettlebed, the Rotherfields, the Haseleys and Warborough; towns and villages every bit as wonderful as their fictional counterparts.

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Midsomer Murders Group Tour

Fans of the DCI Barnabys will know that this popular television drama takes place in one of the most picturesque corners of England, the fictional county of Midsomer. Characterized by its great country houses, traditional pubs, village greens and Sunday afternoon cricket, the apparently idyllic villages of Midsomer are also the scenes for some of the most evil, ingenious murders screened on TV.

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• The traditional market town of Wallingford, the original 'Causton', with its 9th Century streets, half-cobbled square and Elizabethan town hall. The first ever episode was filmed here. The local theatre doubles as Causton theatre and Barnaby is often seen walking in the Market Place or driving across Wallingford Bridge.
• Dorchester-on-Thames, one of the prettiest Midsomer villages, where the medieval Abbey church, coaching inns and post office are all locations.
• Thame, often used as a general backdrop, to see the Town Hall which appears as Causton Town Hall, plus a local hotel and tea room which also feature in the series.
• Stonor House, one of the oldest manor houses in England.
• Historic Mapledurham House and Watermill, now the only working watermill on the Thames, where visitors can enjoy a traditional cream tea made with flour from the watermill. Filming has taken place here twice recently.
• Great Haseley and church, which has been used for wedding and funeral scenes, plus the village hall, possibly the most filmed location throughout the series.
• Watlington, reputedly the smallest town in England whose library features as Causton library.
• Henley on Thames, a much-loved tourist destination which has featured in several episodes. See the numerous shops and streets which have been used as well as the Town Hall, Bridge and Market Square.
• Greys Court, a 16th century mansion which has appeared as both a monastery and a priory.
• Warborough where fans will recognise the familiar houses, village green and traditional Six Bells pub which all appear in the opening credits.

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