Frequently Asked Questions

• COVID Announcement July 2021
• Do I need to book a time slot?
• Can I buy an Annual Pass or Gift Voucher? 
• Will you be extending my Annual Pass?
• How can I keep in touch?
• Dogs
• Car parking
• Bicycles
• Scooters, skateboards and rollerskates
• Photography and video
• Food and drink
• Wifi access

COVID Announcement July 2021

As from the 19th July 2021, we will be easing some of the measure that have been put in place over the last year. We will continue to have some measures in place to ensure that our visitors and staff still feel safe:

We will continue:

• To wear face coverings in indoor areas
• Using one way systems
• Operating a cashless system

We will ask you to:

• Purchase your tickets or Annual Pass online in advance of your visit
• Remain 1 metre from other guests within indoor areas
• Wear face covering withing indoor areas (unless medically exempt)
• Follow the guidance across the site or ask a member of our Guest Services Team if you are unsure.

Time slots for arrival are no longer required for day ticket and Annual Pass Holders for park or palace entry. 

We feel that the additional measures we are putting in place are reasonable and fair approach, as the safety of staff and visitors is our top priority.

Please adhere to all Government Guidelines before your visit.

Do I need to book a time slot?

You no longer need to book a time slot for entry into the Park or into the Palace. Our team will be managing the capacity of the Palace carefully to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. We recommend exploring the Palace later in your visit as the mornings are busy and you may be asked to queue for entry.

Can I buy an Annual Pass or Gift Voucher? 

Yes and we would welcome your support by making these purchases. By donating your admission and subsequently agreeing to Gift Aid we can continue to complete vital restoration and conservation works to keep Blenheim maintained and secure for future generations. 

Buy an Annual Pass Buy a Voucher

Will you be extending my Annual Pass?

Unfortunately, we will not be making any further extensions to Annual Passes, please do contact our customer service team customerservice@blenheimpalace.com should you require any further information.

How can I keep in touch?

If you would like to keep in touch with us during this time, please do sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page.

Please look out on our Social Pages and Website for our #Stayconnected campaign, where we will be allowing you to have a peek behind the closed doors of all the exciting work that is happening, from our conservation cleaning to the New Exhibitions and Café Launch later in 2021.

Dogs

Blenheim Palace is a great place to bring your dog, we have so much space out in the Parkland and they are welcomed to join you in many areas.

Please visit our Dogs at Blenheim Palace page for everything you need to know.

Car parking

All parking on site is free. We have a hard-standing gravel car park; a five-minute walk from the Palace.

Blue Badge Holders are reserved the front of our car park for closer access to the Palace and Gardens.

Overflow parking during busy events is located a ten-minute walk from the Palace. Please note that parking may be subject to additional charges for certain events.

Bicycles

Cycling is not permitted in the Blenheim Palace courtyard, Formal Gardens, or Park. However, visitors are welcome to use the main roads to cycle to and from the Palace and gates. We have cycle racks by the Flagstaff Visitor Information Point.

Scooters, skateboards and rollerskates

The use of adult scooters, skateboards, rollerskates, 'hoverboards' or any similar equipment is not permitted in the Blenheim Palace courtyards, Formal Gardens, or Park. Children are permitted to ride on scooters, push-bikes/balance bikes and tricycles in the Park only and must be supervised at all times. Parents and carers are responsible for ensuring children are wearing the appropriate safety gear.

Photography and video

We encourage visitors' photography on site and love seeing visitors' photos on social media. You can share your moments using #blenheimpalace. Photography inside the Palace is permitted but we ask that flash is kept off to prevent damage to our artefacts. Tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted inside the Palace.

Wedding photography is not permitted onsite unless prior consent is obtained or a wedding is officially held at Blenheim Palace. Consent can be obtained from contacting sales@blenheimpalace.com.

Due to Blenheim Palace being in close proximity to Oxford Airport, filming with a drone is not permitted onsite and any unauthorised drone use can result in a significant fine and prosecution of the drone pilot. 

Commercial photography or filming is not permitted onsite without prior permission, however, we welcome commercial filming enquiries, for more information. Find out more about Blenheim Palace as a Filming Location.

Food and drink

Please see our Cafés & Restaurants page for the options currently available.

Picnics are welcome in the Park, but we kindly ask that visitors respect the Park and use the bins provided. The use of barbecues, disposable or otherwise are not permitted on site.

Wifi access

Free wifi is available throughout all areas of the Palace open to the Public. We encourage all of our visitors to make use of it and to share your photos and memories on our social media pages, use #blenheimpalace on Instagram for a chance to be featured as our 'pic of the week'!