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 has featured regularly, either as Causton, or as any one of the many villages in the fictional Midsomer County. Midsomer Murders is still going strong after 29 years with regular screenings, not only in the UK, but all over the world. Thame landmarks have been featured in different episodes over the years, including Thame Museum, the Town Hall, Market House, Rumsey’s Chocolaterie, the historic Swan and Spread Eagle Hotels, the Black Horse Pub and Brasserie, and several other locations.
Midsomer Walking Tour of Thame
The tours are led by our expert guides and last about 90 minutes. They start outside Thame Town Hall and end at Thame Museum. Tickets cost £10 per person and are on sale at the Town Hall Information Centre. Tickets can also be purchased online, click here. Please note that online tickets for a tour must be purchased before 5pm on the preceding day.
2026 Dates
Every Wednesday at 2pm from 1st April until 28th October 2026.
There will also be tours every Saturday at 2pm from 6th June until 26th September 2026
If you have any questions, please contact Tony Long, Tour Coordinator, at thamemidsomertours@gmail.com or call 07881 688895.
At the end of the tour you will have time to browse our gift shop and the opportunity to purchase some of the unique Midsomer souvenirs.
So summon up your courage and join Inspector Barnaby’s assistants on the trail of yet another murder in Midsomer!!
Arrange Your Own Bespoke Tour
Bespoke tours can be arranged if you are unable to take part in the Wednesday or Saturday tours. Please be aware that there is a minimum charge of £40 for such tours.
For more information please email thamemidsomertours@gmail.com
Raising Money for Thame Museum
Every year, one third of the proceeds from Midsomer Walking Tours ticket sales is donated to Thame Museum to help with its upkeep, another good reason to take part in a Midsomer tour! A total of £1,500 was donated to the Museum at the end of the 2025 season.
The Thame Midsomer Tours website which can be found here has more information.
