Midsomer Murders
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DCI John Barnaby
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Visit the Causton Town Hall
Thame – A Major Midsomer Filming Location
Thame is one of the most frequently used filming locations for the popular ITV series, Midsomer Murders. The town regularly features, either as Causton, or as any one of the many villages in the fictional Midsomer County. The series is still going strong in its 27th year 2024 with regular screenings, not only in the UK, but all over the world. Many Thame landmarks have been featured in different episodes over this time, including Thame Town Hall, the Market House, Rumsey’s Chocolaterie, the historic Swan Hotel and the Spread Eagle Hotel, the Black Horse Pub & Brasserie, together with many other locations.
Fans of the detective series can pick up a free Midsomer Walking Tour leaflet from the Town Hall Information Centre or Thame Museum (during opening hours – check the Thame Museum website) and discover all of the deadly locations around the town. Lovers of DCI Barnaby can also have their photograph taken outside Causton Town Hall. Simply pop into the Town Hall Information Centre to pick up the Causton sign so you can feature it in your photo. You can also purchase a wide variety of Midsomer-themed books and gifts in the Information Centre.
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Midsomer Walking Tours of Thame
We want to ensure that visitors to Thame (aka Causton) have as enjoyable an experience as possible. As part of this, regular Midsomer Walking Tours of Thame are held weekly: on Wednesdays between 3rd April and 30th October, and on Saturdays between 15th June and 14th September. Each tour, led by specially trained Midsomer tour guides, starts at 2.00pm outside Thame Town Hall, one of the filming locations and takes in all the varied locations in the town centre. A maximum of 15 persons can be accommodated on each guided Midsomer Walking Tour. See How to Book a Tour below for important booking information.
A recent tour participant commented:
My friend and I are on the train back to London so I thought I’d take the opportunity to drop you an email to let you know how much we loved the tour. It was really interesting how it mixes real history with facts about the show, and what a beautiful town! Alan was a wonderful guide – very warm and considerate, and of course brimming with knowledge. The photo opportunity outside Causton Town Hall at the end was a particularly lovely touch. I will definitely be recommending it to any Midsomer Murders fans I know.
How to Book a Tour
Midsomer Walking Tours run from April to October.
The tours start from Thame Town Hall every Wednesday between 3rd April and 30th October at 2.00pm and every Saturday between 15th June and 14th September at 2:00pm. Each tour lasts around 90 minutes. Tickets are £10.00 per person and may be purchased online at www.thamemidsomertours.com/ or in person or by phone at the Town Hall Information Centre. A maximum of 15 people can be accommodated per tour.
If you have any questions, please contact Tony Long at thamemidsomertours@gmail.com or call 07881 688895.
We look forward to seeing you on a Midsomer Walking Tour!
Midsomer Walking Tours run April to October.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on a Midsomer Tour!
Read about the charities supported by Midsomer Walking Tours of Thame
Thame Museum Donation
Thame Mayor’s Charities Donation
Bespoke Tours
Midsomer Walking Tour of Thame
By arrangement, a 90-minute guided walking tour of Thame can be arranged, if Wednesdays or Saturdays are not convenient. Tickets are £10.00 per person, but please note a minimum charge of £40 applies.
To arrange, please contact Tony Long at thamemidsomertours@gmail.com or call 07881 688895.