What to see and do

There is so much to see and enjoy at Blenheim Palace whether you have an hour or the whole day. Suggested itineraries are listed on your Welcome leaflet which you will receive when you arrive

In the Palace, you can take a guided tour of the sumptuous State Rooms to see the exquisite collection of portraits, furniture, tapestries and porcelain.

Upstairs 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story' is a permanent visitor experience bringing dramatic events from the history of Blenheim Palace to life.

The Churchill Exhibition, set around the room where Winston Churchill was born. Moving through the beautiful state rooms, there are amazing collections of porcelain, portraits, furniture and tapestries. Sweeping lawns surround the Palace and the spectacular 'Capability' Brown parkland stretches for over 2000 acres.

'Churchills' Destiny - the story of two great war leaders' exhibition is open in the stables highlighting the fascinating parallel lives of Sir Winston Churchill and his much admired ancestor the 1^st Duke of Marlborough.  Next door, the Indoor Cinema is showing films and documentaries filmed at Blenheim Palace.

The award-winning Formal Gardens won the 2008 Historic Houses Association/Christies Garden of the Year Award and include the majestic Water Terraces, the ornate Italian Gardens, the Secret Garden, the Rose Garden, the Cascade and Arboretum.

There are over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped Park to explore, and a number of delightful Park walks are available on the Welcome map which you receive when you visit.

Hop in the miniature train for family fun in thePleasure Gardens including the giant Marlborough Hedge Maze, Adventure Play Area, the Butterfly House and the Gardens Cafe.

Music is played inside the Palace on Sunday afternoons and at seasonal periods such as Christmas.

There are plenty of family activities to keep you entertained at the Palace and within its beautiful grounds.