Family activities

There is something for the whole family to enjoy at Blenheim Palace.

Inside the Palace

Family Quiz - The State Rooms
Guided tours of the State Rooms are available daily (except Sundays and Bank Holidays when a free-flow system is in place). Families can keep the children entertained inside the Palace by trying our fun family quiz. Can you spot the lion poking out his tongue? Can you spot the table with animal paws? Pick up a family quiz at the main front doors of the Palace where our friendly guides will be on hand to help you spot the clues!

'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story'

Families will love the fascinating visitor experience 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story' that is open inside the Palace including touch screens and talking portraits. You will meet your ghostly guide Grace Ridley who will introduce you to some of the Palace's colourful characters including the wilful 1st Duchess and the eccentric 8th Duke in his laboratory!

Family Fun in the Pleasure Gardens

Catch the miniature Winston Churchill locomotive train which takes you from the Palace to the Pleasure Gardens where you can muddle through the Marlborough Maze - the world's second largest hedge maze! - try out giant chess and draughts, the miniature putting green, and dash around the Adventure Play Area. You can visit the Butterfly House where you can see live tropical butterflies in free-flight, and discover a century of garden tools and machinery in the 'Blenheim Bygones Exhibition'.

Explore over 2,000 acres of 'Capability Brown' landscaped Park and enjoy award-winning Formal Gardens including the Secret Garden, Water Terraces and Rose Garden.

Special Events

There is a superb calendar of special events with fun for all the family including jousting tournaments, craft shows, an Easter Hunt in the Pleasure Gardens and the Palace decorated for Christmas. See all our Special Events.