Published 8 December 2022

Top Five Winter Photo Spots on our Estate

Discover the top five best photo spots in winter on our Estate!

Frosty parkland at dawn with the Column of Victory rising through mist between curved lines of trees

As winter calls upon us, the ground starts to crunch and the lake begins to freeze, take a walk around our Estate and visit some of the best spots in our Parkland. All of these photo spots are accessible to those with a Palace, Park & Gardens ticket, Park & Garden’s ticket, or your Annual Pass.

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Aerial view of the Column of Victory at sunrise, with frosted grass and curving lines of trees

As a monument to the first Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, the Column of Victory sits inside the Grand Avenue, a collection of Lime Trees which flank our iconic monument. It makes the perfect photo spot on a brisk winter walk. From here, you can see a distant view of the Grand Bridge and the Palace as another picturesque backdrop.

Grand Bridge reflected in the still blue lake on a winter morning, with bare trees on the bank

The Grand Bridge is the ideal spot to take in the extensive landscape of ‘Capability’ Brown. Through winter, the mist and fog sit calmy over Queen Pool where you can appreciate the breath-taking view of the Palace to one side and the Column of Victory to the other.

Fiery orange and pink sunset over the lake and the Grand Bridge, with a lone figure on the grass

If you are visiting the Estate through the winter months, ‘the finest view in England’, as said by Winston Churchills father, Randolf Churchill, is the perfect spot for family photo or even just a spot to stand still and take in the scenic views. This view allows you to see the Palace, Grand Bridge and the picturesque landscape of ‘Capability’ Brown.

Old cedar tree with a hollow in its twisted trunk on the lakeside, with the lake and blue sky beyond

This Cedar of Lebanon on the banks of our Great Lake is more famously known as the Harry Potter tree due to its feature in the film Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. Before its starring role, the Cedar of Lebanon had been growing on our Estate for over 250 years! Its location provides beautiful view of the Grand Bridge and the North face of the Palace, this makes a must visit photo spot this winter.

Iron footbridge crossing the water below a cascade, with the winter sun shining through bare trees

The Cascades make a lovely spot for a break after your 0.75 mile walk around the lake. With this beautiful finish line for a short 35-minute winter walk, it really is a must see. From the Cascades, you can walk back passing the Secret Garden and end up at the Palace where you can grab a hot drink to end your walk!

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