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The restoration of The Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon is a major conservation project at Blenheim Palace, carefully preserving one of its most significant historic tapestries through specialist treatment to ensure it can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Read More: Protecting the threads of Blenheim Palace historyNews & Stories
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John Vanbrugh’s bold vision for Blenheim Palace reveals a story of ambition, rivalry and genius behind Britain’s greatest Baroque monument.
Read More: Blueprints of Power: John Vanbrugh and the Building of Blenheim Palace
Our Estate is one of the richest bat locations in Oxfordshire, supporting at least 12 of the UK’s 17 resident species.
Read More: Bat’s amazing – our Estate is a rich location for rare colonies
The Family Treasures collection features a magnificent selection of the Marlborough Family's artefacts, portraits and jewels that have been largely hidden from public view.
Read More: A Glimpse into Grandeur: The Family Treasures Collection
Each January, our expert team carries out a meticulous deep clean, caring for Blenheim Palace’s historic rooms, collections and hidden details to prepare Britain’s Greatest Palace for the year ahead.
Read More: From Floor to Ceiling: The Annual Deep Clean Commences
Discover how your support helps protect Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for future generations — from urgent restoration to living landscapes and community heritage.
Read More: History Worth SavingDiscover the heartfelt stories behind our Sign a Slate project. From family tributes to special memories, supporters are leaving their mark on the restored roof while helping to protect the Palace for future generations.
Read More: The Stories Behind the Slates
Learn how our wild bees and ancient oaks thrive under Head Beekeepers Filipe Salbany’s care.
Read More: Hear From Filipe Our Head Beekeeper
Discover how Blenheim Palace is preserving its ancient oak legacy by donating 75 rare oak saplings from Europe's largest collection of ancient oaks. Join our sustainability journey as we commemorate 75 years of heritage.
Read More: Blenheim Branches Out
Visitors to Blenheim Palace can now enjoy personally tailored tours, thanks to a new state of the art app, ‘Archie - your interactive guide’, named in honour of the Palace’s former Administrator and first Chief Guide, Archie Illingworth.
Read More: Archie - your interactive guide
Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim and returned often during his long life for parties, to paint, to spend time with friends, and he also chose to propose to his wife within the Palace grounds.
Read More: Winston Churchill: life and death
You will once again be able to spot Blenheim Palace on the big screen in the action-packed film, Napoleon, due for release on Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Read More: A Palace fit for an Emperor: epic new movie, Napoleon, filmed at our Palace
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a spinoff from the hugely popular Bridgerton series. It delves into the lives of Queen Charlotte and King George III and their families. But while this show is rooted in real history, its creators have taken some liberties with the facts.
Read More: Queen Charlotte
We are proud to announce that we have won an Accessibility Award at the Blue Badge Awards 2023, for Best Venue in a Historical Building.
Read More: We have been crowned winner at the Blue Badge Access Awards for Accessibility 2023
Following our pilot programme last year, we have expanded our reusable cup initiative to encompass the entire Estate.
Read More: Our pioneering returnable cups scheme back for good after successful trial
We recently celebrated International Women’s Day – a day where we come together to celebrate the lives of women before us and the women around us.
Read More: International Women's Day | The First Duchess
Counteract the winter blues with the natural mood-lifting antidote of a walk in the parkland.
Read More: Five wellness walks around Blenheim Estate
Find out why Blenheim Palace makes the perfect promenade for any pooch...
Read More: A Dachshund Day Out at Blenheim Palace
With over 300 years of history, Blenheim Palace is home to many a secret. Social Media Apprentice Ella King has taken a trip into the archives to reveal all...
Read More: Five Secrets of Blenheim Palace Revealed
Read about how Lancelot 'Capability' Brown redesigned the entire 2,000 acres of Gardens and Parkland.
Read More: The Importance of Blenheim Palace for Capability Brown
Ever wondered why we have an organ in the Long Library? Where did it come from? And how long has it been there? Amelia Robinson, Social Media Apprentice, reveals all…
Read More: Five things you may not know about the Willis Organ
There is something to do for everyone at Blenheim Palace.
Read More: Five activities for families this summer at Blenheim Palace
In 2017, we announced 10 goals to deliver over the next 10 years. 2022 marks the halfway point in our journey so we’re taking a look at what we’ve achieved so far, and what’s still to come…
Read More: Halfway to our 10-Goal Target at Blenheim
Funding will be available to local charities and projects within a 20-mile radius of Blenheim.
Read More: We've launched a £50,000 Bursary for Local Projects and Charities
We are set to unveil the biggest family-themed attraction in our history later this year, with the opening of our brand-new Adventure Play experience.
Read More: Our new Adventure Play will be a ‘Game-Changer’ for us at Blenheim
We are on track to achieve a hugely ambitious set of 10 goals which affect every aspect of our Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read More: We are on Track to Achieve ‘Revolutionary’ 10-Goal Target
We are embarking on a ground-breaking £2m conservation project - the first of its kind at a Grade 1 Listed World Heritage Site – in an effort to combat the effects of climate change.
Read More: Historic Orangery to Undergo £2m Conservation
We have retained our Gold Award from Green Tourism, making us one of the UK’s ‘greenest’ tourist attractions.
Read More: We are among the UK's Greenest Attractions
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) at Blenheim we're on track to achieve our goal of training 100 apprentices within 10 years.
Read More: We're on Track to Train 100 Apprentices
Tune in to our YouTube playlist on the last day of every month. Hosted by the Palace’s Social Historian, Antonia Keaney.
Read More: Blenheim Palace PodcastMore from our history
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