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Where is the real-life Downton Abbey in the UK and can you visit it?

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale was out in cinemas on Friday, giving fans the chance to see how the beloved series comes to an end. The story follows Lord Robert Grantham (portrayed by Hugh Bonneville), effectively passing control of the estate to his eldest daughter Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) during the 1930s

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