Blenheim Palace and Gardens
On passing through the triumphal arch at the Woodstock entrance to Blenheim Palace, it is clear to see why Sir Winston Churchill’s father Lord Randolph Churchill proclaimed ‘This is the finest view in England’.
The Palace was built on Queen Anne’s orders for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704; a victory that saved Europe from French domination.
Blenheim Palace has a history suitable for a World Heritage Site. The splendour and tranquillity of the 2,100 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and the formal gardens are unrivalled anywhere in Britain. The Palace interiors beautifully balance the delicate with the awe-inspiring, from the imposing vastness of the Great Hall, to the intricate detailing of the Red Drawing Room.
Home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is one of the finest examples of English Baroque architecture in the world today. Inside the Palace you will find gilded State Rooms graced with exquisite treasures. Guided tours reveal the rich history of the Palace and its collection including a magnificent series of tapestries charting the glorious victories of the 1st Duke of Marlborough during the Wars of the Spanish Succession.
Blenheim Palace is famed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Britain’s great wartime leader. Visitors can see the Churchill Exhibition including the room where he was born in 1874. More can be discovered about the illustrious Marlborough family in the interactive visitor experience “Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story”. With beautiful gardens and family activities to enjoy, a visit to Blenheim Palace offers a memorable day out for all.
Through its timeless sophistication, beauty and overwhelming scale, and through its inspirational history, the allure of Blenheim Palace will make a return visit irresistible. To learn more about the annual pass offer click here.
Blenheim Palace footage
