Tour: WWII - Evacuees & Espionage
23rd September
The Marlborough family, Estate staff and the Palace itself played a full and energetic part in the war effort. This talk and tour tells the story of how the Palace prepared for the worst, survived the onslaught of 400 boys evacuated to Blenheim and kept the secrets of MI5. The talk will introduce visitors to such characters as the 10th Duchess, Mr. Sacre (land agent, ARP Warden and member of the Home Guard), and the PE teacher who was a conscientious objector. Photographs of Malvern College at Blenheim will be on display throughout the Palace during the tour so visitors can see as well as hear how the boys lived and learned.
Led by Karen Wiseman/Antonia Keaney
Details and booking procedure
Please note that the 2013 Themed Tours are being held in the Courtyard Restaurant at 2.30pm starting with a brief talk accompanied with tea/coffee and biscuits. The tour will then commence around the Palace and/Gardens at 3.30pm and will finish at approximately 4.30pm.
For further information, details of booking and prices please email operations@blenheimpalace.com or call 01993 811091 to book.
Individuals
Adult £27.00***
Concessions £22.50***
Child £17.50***
Friends & Annual Pass
All £6.00**
*** includes Palace Entry
** 'Friends' and Annual Pass cards must be produced
- An Audio Garden Tour is also available throughout the season, with commentary from the Palace experts offering visitors the opportunity to take in the wonders of the Park and Formal Gardens at their own pace. Audio Tours can be pre-booked by calling 01993 811091 Maximum of 15 handsets available.
- Blenheim Palace and Formal Gardens open from 9th February to 13th December 2013.
- The Palace and Formal Gardens are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in November and December. The Park is open daily except Christmas Day
- The Park opens at 9am, the Formal Gardens at 10am and the Palace and Pleasure Gardens from 10.30am. (NB - The Pleasure Gardens normally open at 10am and 10.30am later in the season)
- Last admission to the Palace and Gardens is 4.45pm. The Palace and Pleasure Gardens* close at 5.30pm and the Park at 6pm.
