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Midsomer Murders Tour of Locations

The Midsomer Murders Tour will transport you into the charming yet sinister world familiar to DCI John and Tom Barnaby and uncover the real locations that have given the show its distinct character since it was first broadcast in 1997.

Starting in London you will head to the towns and villages of the deadly county of Midsomer which are actually situated across several English counties including Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire that have played a role in more than 250 suspicious deaths over the years in the first eight series alone.

On this 8 hours tour your day will be crammed with thatched cottages, Norman churches, pretty villages and quite a few murder spots featured since the show was first aired back in 1997. You’ll be getting on and off the bus a number of times so you can take pictures of the pretty locations or crime scenes, depending on your point of view.

You’ll be taking lunch in the picturesque town of Henley-on-Thames which has featured in several episodes and you’ll also get the chance to have cream tea at a Midsomer location in the afternoon.

For those of you who haven’t seen Midsomer before or perhaps would like a refresher we will play clips of various scenes during the day.

The Midsomer Murders tour will give you behind the scenes information about the show featuring Inspector Barnaby and reveal fascinating details about the historical places you visit that have appeared in numerous episodes.

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• Visit DCI Tom Barnaby’s hometown of Causton
• Explore the Midsomer village also used in other famous productions including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Vicar of Dibley
• Visit locations from over 20 episodes of Midsomer
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

Saturdays departing at 9:30am (May – October) Private Tours available – click here for more info .

Adult (16 years+): £65    Child (3 – 15 years): £50

Meet and Ends where?

Holland Park tube station on the Central Line

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Professional guide and transport by mini coach

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Gratuities (optional), food and drink. Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years.

Private / Group Tours

Private Tours from London (Driver guide) 1 – 4 persons: From £650 (Price is per car) OR 5+ persons contact us Private Tours from Oxford or Beaconsfield (Driver guide) 1 – 4 persons: £600  (Price is per car) OR 5+ persons contact us

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DISCLAIMER: The Midsomer Murders Tour of Locations is not an official tour and is not connected with the writers or producers of the show.

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What is a Midsomer tour?

Explore the stunning scenery and villages of Midsomer and discover the stories and locations behind the show.  Iconic locations, breathtaking views and facts for the fans, this is a truly wonderful day out!

DCI Tom Barnaby (John Nettles) and more recently his cousin DCI John Barnaby (Neil Dudgeon) have been involved in over 120 cases and solved perhaps 300 murders in the 25 years of the show.

Many towns and villages in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire and the surrounding countryside have been used for filming. We can visit many places where a scene (or a character) has been shot!

Details of our Midsomer Murders tours:

Discuss your unique needs for your trip.

What to see on a Midsomer tour

Our tours can be by coach, or we can take you on a town/village or countryside walk.  All types of tour will visit one or more Midsomer locations.  Some types of tour can be combined.

Here are some examples:

Specific town and village walks:

• Dorchester-on-Thames – 75 minutes
• Beaconsfield – 75 minutes
• Henley-on-Thames – 90 minutes
• Thame – 90 minutes

Town walk plus boat trip:

• Henley – half day

Countryside walks:

• Dorchester and Warborough – half day
• The Haseleys and the Miltons – half day
• Turville, Hambleden and Frieth – half day or full day

Coach tours:

• Various half and full day options with starting points at Reading, Henley, Marlow, Beaconsfield or Milton Common.

See all the sights from the show and get the most out of your trip

We have seen every single episode of Midsomer Murders (more than 120), many of them more than once. We can take you to many filming locations and get you to remember and visualize the action that took place there.

If you want to see the locations of a particular episode, we can usually work it out for you.  There are so many options that it’s best to contact us and we’ll put together your own unique itinerary.

For a dedicated Midsomer Murders fan these tours are a must.  Tolerant partners will also appreciate the stunning scenery and pretty villages!

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Graham is one of our clients’ favourite guides! They tell us that he is not only informative, but fun and entertaining, bringing the stunning destinations across southern England to life. We love to introduce Graham to our clients because he finds out about them and makes the whole experience truly personal.

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For the past few years, Graham and the team at Tours 2 order have offered my clients a friendly, behind-the-scenes look at a variety of locations. I cannot recommend them enough for their professionalism, knowledge and approach, which is always well-received by my guests.

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Midsomer Murders Tour from London

• Escape the hustle and bustle of London with this day trip
• This tour is a must for fans of “Midsomer Murders”
• Enjoy convenient roundtrip transportation to/ from London
• Take advantage of free time to explore and grab lunch
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• Professional guide
• Transport by mini coach
• Food and drink
• Car booster seats for children under 3 years of age
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Holland Park Ave, London W11 3RB, UK Please arrive at least 10 minutes early at your meeting point as the tour will leave promptly. The meeting point is at Holland Park Tube London Underground Station (Central line). Your guide will be standing outside Starbucks next to the station exit.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Operates select dates during summer
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Midsomer Murders Country -Thame & Henley on Thames

Midsomer Murders is filmed in some of England's prettiest towns and villages - Join us to visit Thame & Henley on Thames

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Midsomer Murders Country - Thame & Henley on Thames

Visit the thriving market town of Thame (the most filmed location of Causton). Like many traditional market towns, Thame grew from Anglo-Saxon roots but has since developed its own individual character whilst preserving its rich history; ancient medieval buildings stand alongside Georgian and Victorian architecture and the iconic boat-shaped high street stands as testimony to the market place for which it was originally designed.

Also, Henley on Thames - first described in the 12 th  century and is until today considered as one of the most beautiful English market towns with many interesting historical buildings. Its historic St Mary’s Church, the Town Hall, the market square, many local shops, plus its own theatre/cinema, mean Henley is a delightful place for mooching about.

Keep your eyes peeled, we might just catch sight of John Nettles or Neil Dudgeon!

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There are around 100 different locations to explore so you will not be short of places to go on your personalised Midsomer Murders tour. Some of the many places that may be visited on your bespoke tour include:

• The police station where Barnaby works
• The church Richard Briers jumps off in  Death’s Shadow
• The original Badger’s Drift and where Joyce Barnaby takes up painting
• The most frequently filmed pub in Midsomer county
• The steam railway used in  Death in a Chocolate Box
• New and old Causton
• The Causton Theatre where  Death of a Hallow Man  was filmed
• The manor where the rockers Hired Gun stay and where Nicky Harding is found dead in the swimming pool in  The Axeman Cometh
• The scene of the cricket match in  Dead Man’s Eleven
• The church used in  Ring Out Your Dead
• The school where the vintage car event was staged in  Life in the Slow Lane

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The majority of the pretty villages that make up Midsomer country are actually strewn over four counties – Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire.

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• Dinner in a Midsomer Murders manor house
• Afternoon tea on a Midsomer Murders steam train
• Picnic by a Midsomer Murders windmill

As a guide if you have a coach party the cost of guide is fixed at £15 per person per day (based on a minimum of 30 persons), while for around £45 per person morning coffee, all admissions, lunch and afternoon tea is also included – you just need to provide the coach and passengers. For a couple in a private chauffeur driven limousine the same would be of the order of £350 per person inclusive of tour, meals and pick-up/drop-off. If going into London then congestion/ULEZ charge must also be added at cost.

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Midsomer Murders Group Tour

Fans of the DCI Barnabys will know that this popular television drama takes place in one of the most picturesque corners of England, the fictional county of Midsomer. Characterized by its great country houses, traditional pubs, village greens and Sunday afternoon cricket, the apparently idyllic villages of Midsomer are also the scenes for some of the most evil, ingenious murders screened on TV.

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• The traditional market town of Wallingford, the original 'Causton', with its 9th Century streets, half-cobbled square and Elizabethan town hall. The first ever episode was filmed here. The local theatre doubles as Causton theatre and Barnaby is often seen walking in the Market Place or driving across Wallingford Bridge.
• Dorchester-on-Thames, one of the prettiest Midsomer villages, where the medieval Abbey church, coaching inns and post office are all locations.
• Thame, often used as a general backdrop, to see the Town Hall which appears as Causton Town Hall, plus a local hotel and tea room which also feature in the series.
• Stonor House, one of the oldest manor houses in England.
• Historic Mapledurham House and Watermill, now the only working watermill on the Thames, where visitors can enjoy a traditional cream tea made with flour from the watermill. Filming has taken place here twice recently.
• Great Haseley and church, which has been used for wedding and funeral scenes, plus the village hall, possibly the most filmed location throughout the series.
• Watlington, reputedly the smallest town in England whose library features as Causton library.
• Henley on Thames, a much-loved tourist destination which has featured in several episodes. See the numerous shops and streets which have been used as well as the Town Hall, Bridge and Market Square.
• Greys Court, a 16th century mansion which has appeared as both a monastery and a priory.
• Warborough where fans will recognise the familiar houses, village green and traditional Six Bells pub which all appear in the opening credits.

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Welcome to midsomer.

Welcome to Midsomer County, where the countless murders in the hugely popular ITV show, Midsomer Murders, are relentlessly solved by DCI Barnaby and his faithful sergeant.  But where are the quaint, picturesque English towns and villages that make up Midsomer County? Or rather where did the show’s makers choose to film the series to represent them?  Well, the majority of them are in the real English counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and right in the centre of those counties is Thame.  Thame has been used extensively for filming many episodes, sometimes as Causton and sometimes as any one of the many Midsomer villages.  What’s more most of the villages around Thame – such as Long Crendon, Cuddington, Great Haseley, Sydenham, Bledlow and many more – have also been extensively used for filming.

“My husband and I recently went on a tour and had Geoff as our guide. He was really knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to any Midsomer Murders fan! We had a look around the Museum too and the staff were really helpful and welcoming.”

“We took part in a Midsomer Walking Tour of Thame on Tuesday. The sun shone for us and Tony, our guide, was great. It was a fascinating tour and we learned lots about Midsomer and Thame. In fact, we have already decided to go back and visit several locations again – including Thame Museum, the start point for the tour and various eateries that we encountered along the way.”

Fans of Midsomer Murders from all over the world, eager to see some of these filming locations for themselves, arrive in Thame looking to find them.  And the more adventurous fans venture out into the surrounding countryside to find the many more locations nearby.  Thame Midsomer Tours was formed in an effort to help with this search and can offer:

• regular weekly walking tours of Thame’s many filming locations. Click here
• ad hoc tours on a more bespoke basis for groups large and small, both of Thame and the surrounding villages. Click here
• a talk which is fully illustrated is available to groups either in person at a location of their choosing or via Zoom conferencing facilities. Click here
• a book – A Midsomer Day Out – put together as a tour guide for over 60 filming locations all within ten miles of Thame. Click here

For more information about each of these aspects of Thame’s Midsomer connection, click on the link and begin your Midsomer journey.

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Regular weekly walking tours around Thame town centre visiting many Midsomer locations

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Tours of Thame and nearby villages, for groups large and small, at times and dates to suit you

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Illustrated Midsomer talk for groups, either live at a nominated location of your choice or via Zoom

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A guide book written by Tony Long, covering over 60 filming locations in Thame and villages

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Are you a fan of Midsomer Murders , the highly successful ITV series which has seen 128 episodes aired since it was launched in 1997?

Thame Midsomer Tours conducts weekly Walking Tours of Thame between April and October hosted by one of our friendly volunteer guides.  Bespoke tours are available as well as a helpful guide book describing filming locations in Thame and the nearby villages.  Thame Midsomer Tours is a non-profit making group supported by Thame Town Council, Thame Museum, and 21 st Century Thame.

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Guided location tours

You may be a huge fan of DCI Barnaby and keen to visit Midsomer. Sometimes it’s nice to sit back and leave the detailed information, tour planning and driving to someone else.

There are many ways to enjoy Oxfordshire’s Midsomer Murders locations, including guided walks, escorted day trips and staying tours. Combine the most popular and beautiful locations with a professional and knowledgeable local expert while you sit back and enjoy the views.

To make a booking or enquiry please contact the relevant company direct using the links below.

Midsomer Tour Guides

Locally available guides offer a variety of Midsomer tour options:

• Join your group on a coach for a full day tour of Midsomer
• Provide a one hour walking tour of Henley, Thame, Dorchester or Watlington
• Provide customised tours for individuals/small groups
• Put together tour itineraries for coach companies wanting to offer Midsomer tours

Henley Tours

Henley-on-Thames has some iconic filming locations that lovers of the show will be sure to recognise. Come and see the real locations for the Causton Auction Rooms, seen in The Black Book , and Anton Thorneycroft butchers shop seen in The Magicians Nephew .

Midsomer Tours  offer personally guided tours of Midsomer filming locations, which include the area’s history and local information. The group offer a range of customised, pre-booked tours, including one hour walking tours around Henley-on-Thames and Dorchester, and half day and full day tours. The tours are all fully customizable and can be adapted to suit your needs.

The group are currently working on putting together a separate tour of Watlington, and some tours are possible in French and German.  Midsomer Tours  Blue Badge Guides can also join your coach for a half-day, a full-day, or for the duration of your holiday. They have knowledge on many other nearby locations, including Oxford, the Cotswolds and Windsor.

To pre-book a Midsomer tour, please contact Graham of  Midsomer Tours  or call 07827 715353.

Midsomer countryside walks : Get a breath of fresh Midsomer country air, with Midsomer guide, Anthea, and take in some of the spectacular views you see in the series. Available for small or large groups.

Midsomer Guided Cruise : Hobbs of Henley offer Midsomer tours by private charter for groups, click on this  link  for more info.

Loddon Brewery is a craft brewery in the pretty village of Dunsden Green and a filming location for the series. Its first appearance in ‘Night of the Stag’ led to the brewery developing a beer of the same name. The brewery offer a tour and tasting for groups, by appointment, or you can turn up at the Brewery Shop (Mon-Saturday) to buy a bottle or two and have a look around. To pre-book a group tour, contact  [email protected]

Thame Tours

Thame is one of the most frequently used filming locations for the series. The town regularly features, either as Causton, or as any one of the many villages in the fictional Midsomer County. 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, Black Horse, and Spread Eagle hotels, together with many other locations.

Guided walks of Thame Midsomer locations take place weekly on Wednesdays at 11.00am. Each tour starts at Thame Museum, one of the filming locations (located at 79 High Street, Thame OX9 3AE) and takes in all the varied locations in the town centre. The one hour tours are led by specially trained tour guides, costing £7.50 per person. Ad hoc tours on other days of the week can be arranged independently by emailing [email protected]

Tour dates 2018: Each Wednesday from 4 April - 31 October

You can buy tickets online here , as well as in person from Thame Museum (click here for opening times), and Thame Town Hall Information Centre (click here for opening times). You can also turn up at Thame Museum at the advertised time each Wednesday and pay on arrival (cash only).

All the information is contained in a handy leaflet, available to download here .

If these regular tour times don’t fit in with your itinerary, tours at other times can be arranged for groups of at least 5 people or more. For more information about bespoke tours, please email the tour organiser, Tony Long, at [email protected] .

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Our Midsomer Murders Tour transports you into the charming yet sinister world familiar to DCI John and Tom Barnaby and uncovers the real locations that have given the show its distinct character since it was first

broadcast in 1997. Public scheduled and private tours lasting nine hours are available from both central London and Oxford and include plenty of stops for photos and to see the locations up close. Contact Brit Movie Tours .

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A number of companies offer scheduled 1-4 night Midsomer tours, both in the UK and abroad so we suggest doing a google search using the following keywords: Shearings, Crusader Holidays, National Holidays , Titterington Holidays, Edwards Coaches, G-Line Holidays, Leisuretime Coach Holidays, British Tours, Alfa Tours. These companies have run Midsomer tours in the UK over the past couple of years.

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Midsomer Murders Tour

Let us take your group of up to 7 people on a chauffeured Full-Day Midsomer Murders Tour. The visit takes you to filming locations in the South of Oxfordshire, including the beautiful villages of Dorchester on Thames, Warborough and the historic towns of Wallingford, Henley on Thames and Thame.

Follow in the footsteps of Detective Chief Inspector Barnaby on this full-day Midsomer Murders Tour.

Fans of our hero will undoubtedly recognize the various stops we make on the way and our experienced guide can share his inside knowledge of these locations and give you an insight into the various hostelries the actors frequented. Our itineraries will include the quintessential English countryside, walking around the film locations of quaint villages and hamlets, not to mention Manor houses, museums and historic churches and abbeys that featured in many of the episodes.

This itinerary includes:

• Comprehensive tour by bus/coach
• Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
• Multiple departure times and locations available
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
• Separate driver ensures your guides full attention throughout the day

Price for a group of 7 people

£86 per person.

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Our lead showing the Spreadeagle in Thame.

My thanks to Jo Wattis for sharing her photos and of course to Jackie Wiggins for organising the trip.

Our guided coach tours through the land of Midsomer Murders were much appreciated by all on board. The pace was relaxed and although not far out of our locality, we learnt a lot from Tony Howe’s commentary and tales about the history of both specific buildings and local landmarks, as well as filming locations. Several members have returned to spend more time exploring the attractive towns and villages (and garden centre) that we passed through and visited. In Thame, some ardent Midsomer Murder fans diligently followed a trail to discover the many film locations in the town. Others thoroughly enjoyed their time round the market. Yet others discovered fine cuisine and enjoyed a relaxed lunch and good company. Some people found time for retail therapy. It is rewarding to have received so many thanks for organising these outings. Feedback is always appreciated in order to fine tune future ventures. Jackie Wiggins

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Midsomer Murders confirms air date as series returns for season 23

The cosy crime drama is back!

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Now into its whopping 23rd season, Midsomer Murders will be back on our screens sooner rather than later - with the release date for the anticipated new run having been revealed.

Midsomer Murders season 23 will premiere on ITV1 on Sunday 14th April at 8pm with the episode entitled The Blacktrees Prophecy.

So, not very long to wait at all! The acclaimed murder mystery series will once again see plenty of crimes plague the idyllic Midsomer county, but will DCI John Barnaby and DS Jamie Winters be able to crack them all?

Having first aired back in 1997, the crime drama has been a mainstay on our screens, providing gripping storylines, twists and even some cameo appearances.

More recently, presenter Holly Willoughby featured on the show last year, after initially being announced back in 2021.

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The Dancing on Ice presenter had previously said that she was a long-running fan of the show, and appeared in the episode The Witches of Angel’s Rise.

Midsomer star Neil Dudgeon said at the time: "Well, she’s sort of a friend of the show, I suppose – she’s a great fan of the show and we’re always looking to broaden our casting net."

He added: "She was great, she was thoroughly professional. I think she was a bit nervous when she first arrived. She’s playing a character called Holly Willoughby, I wouldn’t like to say that it’s herself."

Most interestingly, he also revealed at the time that her appearance was filmed a couple of years prior, due to the shooting schedule for the ITV drama.

So, there's plenty more episodes to come with such future planning in the pipeline.

As of yet, though, there haven't been any announcements made about further cameo appearances from any other well-known faces, but as is often the case, there will be plenty of guest stars to get acquainted with – and suspects in the process.

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The cast will once again be helmed by Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby, the younger cousin of DCI Tom Barnaby, Midsomer Murders' original star. He'll be joined by Nick Hendrix, who features as John's right-hand man, DS Jamie Winter.

We'd be confident that Fiona Dolman will reprise her role as John's wife, Sarah, while we can expect to see a return for Annette Badland as pathologist Fleur Perkins.

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As for what the new season will entail and who else will be joining our lead detectives, we'll just have to wait and see - but the previous season included cases centring on urban myths, an opera society theatre murder and the annual Midsomer Scarecrow Festival taking quite the deadly turn.

While exact episode details are yet to be released, we're sure another trip to Midsomer will only stir up plenty more weird and wonderful cases for the team to tackle – we can't wait!

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Acorn TV Announces Premiere Date for Season 24 of Midsomer Murders

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Last Updated on November 19, 2023 by Stefanie Hutson

If you've been waiting for new on season 24 of Midsomer Murders , you're in luck! The cast and crew have been hard at work, and the new episodes aren't far off.

When Will Midsomer Murders, Season 24 Premiere?

The US premiere date has just been announced. Season 24 will premiere on Acorn TV on December 4th. For now, we don't have details on other countries or platforms.

Over in the UK, fans have had a much longer wait for the last few seasons – so it's quite possible they'll still have a bit of a wait.

What's Midsomer Murders About?

Midsomer Murders is one of the longest-running mysteries currently on the air in the UK. Airing since 1997 (first with John Nettles as DCI Tom Barnaby, then with Neil Dudgeon as DCI John Barnaby), the series is based on Caroline Graham's Chief Inspector Barnaby novels.

Set in the fictional Midsomer County, the series follows along as two different DCI Barnabys solve quirky murders occurring in lovely little villages. It's a light mystery, and the murders often require some suspension of disbelief.

Past methods of death have included:

• Pushed under logging lorry
• Bludgeoned with cricket bat
• Impaled with pitchfork
• Beaten with slide projector
• Hit with shovel, covered in snails
• Electrocuted by truck connected to power transformer
• Pushed down stairs and left in crop circle
• Crushed by desk in antique shop
• Bashed over head by wheel of cheese
• Trampled by cows
• Boiled in beer vat

Like many cozy mysteries, the killings in Midsomer Murders are more often driven by relationships and personal issues – greed, jealousy, revenge, and so on. The murders are most often solved by sifting through the relationships rather than psychological profiling, in-depth surveillance, and data analysis work.

If you like a clean mystery with minimal on-screen sex and violence and you haven't tried Midsomer Murders …you should get started.

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What's Happening in Midsomer Murders, Season 24?

So far, episode titles and descriptions have not been released. For now, there's nothing to suggest we'll see anything other than the usual 3-6 episodes set in beautiful villages – featuring an average of 2-3 murders per episode. 

We've yet to see any official episode count or anything about major cast changes. 

Who's Returning for Season 24 of Midsomer Murders?

Neil Dudgeon will be back as Barnaby, along with Fiona Dolman as his wife Sarah. Social media photos suggest that Nick Hendrix will also be back as DS Jamie Winter.

Beyond that, there's been no indication that Annette Badland (Fleur Perkins) is going anywhere anytime soon – but also no confirmation that she's currently filming. 

We've yet to see details about guest stars for season 24. Once they release more details, we'll update.

Catch Up on Past Seasons of Midsomer Murders While You Wait for Season 24

If you haven't already seen all the episodes several times each, there's no better time than the present to get started. In the US, you can watch older seasons of Midsomer Murders on the following free-with-ads services:

• Roku Channel

If you want to see both older seasons AND the most recent episodes (season 23), you'll need a subscription to  Acorn TV . They were the exclusive US location for the season 23 premiere, and they're ad-free (unlike the free services mentioned above). You can also purchase episodes on DVD or a variety of streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, or Apple TV.

If anyone needs us before the season 24 premiere, we'll be re-watching “The Killings at Badger's Drift”. John Nettles, an Anthony Horowitz adaptation, and those sublimely creepy Rainbirds…does it get any better than classic Midsomer Murders ?

Where is Midsomer Murders Filmed?

Over the course of 23 seasons and 25 years, Midsomer Murders has used many, many filming locations. Remember too that Midsomer is a county, not a village. Unlike shows like Doc Martin or Beyond Paradise , different episodes of Midsomer Murders take place in different villages – meaning loads of towns and villages are featured.

All the same, some towns and villages feature in quite a few episodes. They are: 

• Wallingford – This one was the original location for Causton, though it hasn't popped up as much in recent seasons.
• Henley-on-Thames – Several locations in this lovely town have served as Midsomer sets – including the town hall and local butcher's shop.
• Thame – This one's often used to portray parts of Causton, particularly the town hall and art centre.
• Amersham – This Buckinghamshire village appeared in many of the most famous episodes – including “The Killings at Badger's Drift” and “Death of a Hollow Man”. 
• Dorchester-on-Thames – This impossibly pretty village is one of those places that make you wonder how it could possibly be fair that some people get to live in such peaceful locations – but it's a great place for spotting Midsomer filming locations, too. All of the town's historic inns have appeared in past episodes.
• Watlington – This is where you'll find the Causton library, along with a number of other Midsomer locations. Their high street has also been featured. 
• Beaconsfield – This Buckinghamshire village served as backdrop for quite a few episodes. In “Ghosts of Christmas Past”, they inspect a grave in the local churchyard, and Barnaby bought new trousers in a local shop here in “Blood Will Out”

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