Explore your favorite Acorn TV shows' locations on this unforgettable tour!
Two departures in July, 2027
Go behind the scenes of the shows you know so well from Acorn TV - Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, The Chelsea Detective, Agatha Raisin, Agatha Christie's Poirot, and more - on this carefully curated 7-Day tour of England.
From Doc Martin's Port Isaac to Agatha Christie's beloved Greenway Estate, you'll step inside the villages, coastlines and grand houses where your favorite series come to life - with a few special surprises along the way.
Hosted by Acorn TV and Transcendent Travel for a ninth consecutive year, with two departures in July 2027.
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Roman Baths, Bath
Highclere Castle
Boringdon Hall
Port Isaac, Cornwall
Sidmouth, Devon Coast
Dorchester-on-Thames
Explore Your Favorite Acorn TV Shows' Locations On This Unforgettable Tour!
- Port Isaac, as seen in Doc Martin
- Agatha Christie's Greenway Estate — Poirot
- Delicious at Boringdon Hall
- Midsomer Murders in the Cotswolds and Oxfordshire
- Agatha Raisin's Biddestone, also in the Cotswolds
- Chelsea Detective's filming locations in the London area of Chelsea
Other Highlights
- Tour of Highclere Castle - The renowned setting for Downton Abbey®
- Walking tour of Bath
- Boringdon Hall near Plymouth
- Interactive Falconry Demonstration
Photo credit: VisitBritain/Anastasia Ustenikova
Day 1 - Monday
- Arrivals to London
- Afternoon walking tour of The Chelsea Detective filming locations
- Early evening group reception and welcome dinner
- Lecture and meet-and-greet with Sophie Hannah, internationally best-selling author and Agatha Christie expert
- Overnight accommodations at The Clermont Victoria Just a short walk from Buckingham Palace
This morning you’ll arrive to the beautiful Clermont Victoria Hotel, just a short walk from Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, and many of London’s top attractions.
We will begin the week with a special tour of the locations used in The Chelsea Detective. The wonderful area of Chelsea is not only beautiful but provides the perfect backdrop to the series. You will also hear more about when and how the area is used for filming.
Tonight we will gather for a welcome reception and dinner as we toast what will be a very special week going behind-the-scenes of your favorite shows on Acorn TV!
Day 2 - Tuesday
- Delicious breakfast at our London hotel
- Tour of Highclere Castle The renowned setting for Downton Abbey©
- Travel to Bath One of England's picturesque cities
- Expert-led walking tour of Bath
- Free evening in Bath for exploration
- Overnight accommodations at Bath's top-rated No. 15 Bath by GuestHouse
Today after a wonderful breakfast, we will travel in our luxury coach to Highclere Castle, the famous "character" you know so well from Downton Abbey©. Guests will enjoy the chance to take a photograph outside as well as a full look inside the castle at the rooms you know so well from this popular television series. Picture yourself in the library next to the fireplace, just like Lord & Lady Grantham, or perhaps in the Dining Room beneath the famous Van Dyck portrait of King Charles I.
After your tour inside Highclere, relax with a cup of tea in the tearoom—all the makings of a perfect day.
After a few hours at Highclere, we will continue onto Bath, one of the prettiest towns in England. Guests will have a walking tour, followed by some free time in Bath to explore all the city has to offer, including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, as well as numerous quaint shops and restaurants—all within a short walking distance to our hotel.
You will end your day in the relaxation of the No. 15 Bath by GuestHouse in the heart of historical Bath.
Day 3 - Wednesday
- Full English Breakfast at No. 15 Bath by GuestHouse
- Morning at your leisure for further exploration of Bath
- Visit to Biddestone, a beautiful Cotswolds village A filming site for the popular Acorn TV series Agatha Raisin
- Travel to Boringdon Hall near Plymouth
- Interactive falconry demonstration Guests will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with magnificent birds of prey
- Superior 3-course group dinner at Boringdon Hall Prepared by the top-rated culinary team at Boringdon - used in the filming of the series Delicious
- Overnight accommodations at Boringdon Hall, Plymouth
Today after another delicious breakfast, take a few moments of leisure time for shopping in Bath or perhaps a look in the Jane Austen Centre – located a short walk from our hotel. Then we’re off to visit Biddestone, known as a shooting location for the Acorn TV series Agatha Raisin – the popular series is based on the Agatha Raisin series of crime & mystery books.
Later in the day, we are off to beautiful Devon and our wonderful home for the next two nights, Boringdon Hall. Boringdon is a luxurious Elizabethan manor hotel, steeped in history.
Amid the glories of the past, you’ll also find the modern-day comforts of this 5-star hotel with one of Britain’s top-rated spa facilities. In addition, you’ll enjoy two sumptuous dinners and two breakfasts at Boringdon – meals which will be long-remembered as they are expertly prepared by their top-rated culinary team.
Day 4 - Thursday
- Morning leisurely breakfast at Boringdon Hall
- Travel to Port Isaac The gorgeous Cornwall fishing village, made famous by the Doc Martin series
- Expert-led tour of Port Isaac and behind-the-scenes look at the Doc Martin Series
- Afternoon cream tea in Port Isaac at the Old School House Louisa's school in Doc Martin
- Travel back to Boringdon Hall
- Overnight accommodations at Boringdon Hall
Today is a day you will long remember. After your breakfast, we will journey to Cornwall and the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac, known as Portwenn in the series, Doc Martin. You’ll quickly fall in love with the town as we take an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of the town focusing on the sites you know so well from the popular series.
For lunch, perhaps you’ll enjoy some of the famous local seafood or even a Cornish Pasty. Perhaps your favorite cast member will pop-in to say hello!
Day 5 - Friday
- Breakfast at Boringdon Hall
- A visit to The Greenway Estate, the beloved home and gardens of Agatha Christie
- Afternoon visit to the seaside town of Torquay The birthplace of Agatha Christie
- A delicious 3-course dinner at De Vere Tortworth Court
- Overnight accommodations at De Vere Tortworth Court
Today, we will journey to The Greenway Estate, the much-loved home and gardens of Agatha Christie.
After our time at Greenway, we will stop at the quintessential seaside town of Torquay to hear about Agatha’s life there. Torquay is famous for seaside fun as well as delicious ice cream.
After Torquay, we are off to our accommodations for the evening at De Vere Tortworth Court where we will enjoy another lovely group dinner amid the majestic surroundings of this historic hotel.
Day 6 - Saturday
- Full English Breakfast at De Vere Tortworth Court
- Visit to Burford, a beautiful village in the Cotswolds
- Visit Dorchester-on-Thames in beautiful Oxfordshire The village is often called the "star" of Midsomer Murders
- Walking tour of Midsomer Murders sites in the village
- Delicious group lunch at the White Hart Hotel, and pint at the famous Six Bells Pub
- Travel to London
- Farewell group dinner in a very special London location
- Overnight accommodations at The Clermont Victoria, London
If you are a fan of Midsomer Murders, today is the perfect day for you. After leaving Gloucestershire, we will head through the Cotswolds to the South Oxfordshire village of Dorchester-on-Thames, where so many episodes of Midsomer Murders have been filmed. In Dorchester-on-Thames, we will enjoy a walking tour of all of the Midsomer Murders sites.
Then we're off to London where we will toast our week together in style with a farewell dinner.
Day 7 - Sunday
- A delicious breakfast in London
- Morning departures from London
Today, we say goodbye after an unforgettable week together. Perhaps you’ll continue your travels in the United Kingdom, or return home? Regardless, after the experience you’ve just had you’ll never watch your favorite shows on Acorn TV in the same way after your behind-the-scenes access.
- Are fans of Acorn TV's best-loved series
- Love filming locations and behind-the-scenes stories
- Enjoy England's villages, coastlines and grand houses
- Appreciate a premium, thoughtfully designed itinerary
Double Occupancy: US $5,395 Per Person
Single Occupancy (limited availability): US $6,395 Per Person
This is a land-only package. Airfare to and from the United Kingdom is NOT included.
We have created our own bespoke "lay away" system so that you can pay for your vacation, over time, before your departure.
On the booking page, simply choose the payment plan that suits you!
- 13 superior meals
- 6 nights of premium accommodations divided between London, Bath, Plymouth, and Gloucestershire
- Superior motor coach transportation between tour destinations
- Guides, tours and admission fees at tour venue
SPECIAL EXTRAS INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY:
- Curator/expert led tours at various times
- Wine included with all group dinners
- Snacks at various points throughout the tour
- Welcome goodie bag with various gifts/niceties
Returning travelers with Transcendent® receive a 5% discount on the tour cost. Speak to us to receive your discount!
Acorn TV is pleased to be partnering with Transcendent Travel for a ninth consecutive year to present The Best of Acorn TV: A 7-Day Tour of England for you, our loyal fans and subscribers - visiting the production locations for Doc Martin, Midsomer Murders, The Chelsea Detective, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Agatha Raisin, Delicious, and more!
The Acorn TV and Transcendent team will be with you every step of the way to help make connections between our tour stops and the great British programs you've become fans of on Acorn TV. We'll have a couple of special “behind-the-scenes” moments planned, including a visit with a cast member(s) of some of your favorite Acorn programs.
- Dan Hamby, Acorn TV
- Andrew Lannerd, Transcendent Travel
Photo credit: West Yorkshire LVEP/James Mulkeen
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