TV fans are going even further in their bid to really savour their favourite programme, swapping their sofas for sightseeing tours of parts of the UK made famous on screen. With "daycations" on the rise, as people cuts costs but not great days out, TV tourism is booming.
If you love your telly but don't love that monthly subscription, cutting it out doesn't mean you have to miss out. Switching to Freesat with the choice of over 150 channels, including HD all subscription-free for life, equates to a saving of up to £320 in just the first year when compared to the cheapest HD monthly subscription offer, so viewers can enjoy their favourite shows without breaking the bank.
And with the money you save, why not treat yourself to a bit of TV-themed time away? From Downton to Doctor Who, there are plenty of places you can visit and get up close to the setting of your favourite shows:
Downton Abbey
The home of the Crawley family and setting for their lives, loves and deepest secrets, Downton Abbey is filmed at the sumptuous Highclere Castle in Hampshire and the eagerly awaited second series is due on our screens in the Autumn.
Loose Women
Join the loose women Coleen Nolan, Carol McGiffin, Denise Welch and celebrity guests at the London Television Studios. Soak up the fun and laughter as part of the audience on the popular chat show.
Doctor Who
Starring Matt Smith as the eleventh doctor, the majority of the present day Doctor Who is filmed in locations across Cardiff and nearby towns and villages. There you can be taken on a guided tour of locations made famous by the good Doctor including Amy Pond's village and the shop where Rose first met the Doctor.
Jimmy's Farm
Pal of Jamie Oliver and all-round good guy, Jimmy Doherty has entertained us on TV for years. Now starring in Jimmy's Food Factory, you can see how far Jimmy has come at his farm near Ipswich, Suffolk. Visit
http://www.jimmysfarm.com/index.cfm/fa/content.list/page/543 for directions and bring your wellies!
Balamory
Filmed in the village of Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, you can visit the brightly painted rows of houses and restaurant of 'Balamory' and even ride the Isle of Mull railway from Craignure to Torosay Castle, which also features in the show.
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders - Make sure that your life insurance is in order and get DCI Barnaby on speed dial before you visit take the Midsomer trail. Filmed in various locations across Buckinghamshire, the idyllic backdrops to literally hundreds of murders can be discovered by using the handy (and free!) guide at
So get up from the sofa, cancel that costly digital TV subscription and use the money to go and see the real thing! And when you get back, all your favourite shows will be there waiting for you with Freesat+ - all subscription free, no catches.
