The Truth About The Downton Abbey Village Filming Location

When "Downton Abbey" first aired, no one expected it to become a smash hit. But after six seasons? It became the top PBS drama of all time. Set in the early 20th century, the show followed the tantalizing Crawley family and their army of servants. Looking back, it's easy to see why the show was such a hit. It had everything viewers could want — relationships, shocking scandals, plenty of intrigue, and, of course, completely gorgeous and beyond stunning historic locations in England. Sadly, Downton isn't a real place — but there is a real-life village that comes pretty close. Here is everything you need to know behind the truth about the Downton Abbey village filming location.