Blenheim Palace

Set in the Oxfordshire Cotswold’s, Blenheim Palace is considered to be one of the finest baroque houses in the country, a gift from Queen Anne and a grateful nation to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his famous victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Inside the Palace can be found a superb collection of tapestries, paintings, porcelain and furniture in the magnificent State Rooms.

Sir Winston Churchill was born in the Palace in 1874 and a permanent exhibition about him is located next to his birth room – both are included in the Palace tour. He is buried in a simple grave in the nearby church at Bladon. A separate exhibition, ‘Churchills’ Destiny – the story of two great war leaders’, celebrates the achievements of Winston and his great hero and ancestor, John Churchill.

A State-of-the-art visitor experience is open in the heart of the Palace called ‘Blenheim Palace: the Untold Story’. Dramatic moments from the last 300 years of history at Blenheim Palace are brought to life through animatronic figures and innovative film and projection technology, seen through the eyes of the servants.

Surrounding the Palace are over 2,000 acres of beautiful ‘Capability Brown’ parkland, lakes, fountains and formal gardens. A miniature train connects the Palace to the Pleasure Gardens, where, amongst a range of fun activities for children, can be found the Marlborough Maze, the Butterfly House, the Lavender Garden and ‘Blenheim Bygones’ exhibition.

A very busy events programme is on offer throughout the year, including jousting tournaments, half-term costumed entertainment, Bike Blenheim Palace, the Blenheim Triathlon and the Palace dressed for Christmas.

Opening Hours: Park 9am to 4.45pm; Palace 10.30am to 5.30pm; Gardens 10am to 6pm

LAST Admission 4.45pm.

Open every day from 11th February until the 4th November and then open Wednesday's to Sunday’s from the 7th December until 16th December 2012.

Palace, Park & Gardens
Adult - £20.00
Concession - £15.50
Child - £11.00
Family (2+2) £52.00

Park & Gardens Only
Adult - £11.50
Concession - £8.50
Child - £6.00
Family £30.00

BUY ONE DAY, GET 12 MONTHS FREE!

Blenheim Palace is offering an amazing annual pass ticket deal in 2012. When you buy a single day ticket to the Palace, Park and Gardens you will be able to convert it into an annual pass offering you unlimited entry for 12 months from the day of purchase. Terms and conditions apply. For full details visit www.blenheimpalace.com

All major Debit and Credit cards Accepted.