Tour: Behind the Scenes at Blenheim Palace
31 July 2012
This talk will give a glimpse into the life and work at Britain's Greatest Palace. Behind the scenes there is a small army of people all of whom help run, restore, preserve and maintain the Palace. On any day you may find in some corner of the Undercroft Chris, Head of Maintenance with Paul the Palace electrician. Elsewhere you may find Mick the carpenter or John the horologist. Outside you may meet Chris the butterfly man or Harry the Palace Exterminator, who is always accompanied by his four very enthusiastic Jack Russells. Keeping an eye on everything is Heather the Head of Operations who last year became an expert on marriage proposals!
Led by Karen Wiseman/Antonia Keaney
Details and booking procedure
The day begins at 10.30am with coffee and biscuits in the Palace's Indian Room. The talk commences at 11am, followed by a tour of the Palace and/Gardens at 11.30am led by the specialist. The tour finishes at 12.30pm and you are free to spend the rest of the day in the Palace and grounds.
For futher information details of booking and prices please call 01993 811091 to book or email operations@blenheimpalace.com
Individuals
- Adults £25.00***
- Concessions £20.50***
- Child £16.00***
Friends and Annual Pass Holders
- All £5.00**
*** 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 15 handsets available
- Blenheim Palace and Formal Gardens open from 11th February to 14th December 2012
- 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
