We are redeveloping the Blenheim Education programme.
Sunderland Academy | Blandford Academy | Marlborough Academy |
For KS1, KS2 and KS3 school groups New KS4 and KS5 experiences planned for 2025-2026 |
For EFL, ESL and EAL education groups Coming in 2025-2026 |
For students aged 18+ |
Please contact Education at education@blenheimpalace.com |
Please contact Group Sales groups@blenheimpalace.com |
Please contact Group Sales at groups@blenheimpalace.com |
We currently offer History, English and Maths workshops for KS1, KS2 and KS3 school groups. The workshops are designed to be experienced as a group of 15 pupils at a time. There are five tasks in each workshop and pupils work together as a team of three using a range of materials and methods to solve each task. The workshops are designed to be educating, engaging and entertaining. Pupils are rewarded for their team effort and their approach to the tasks set.
Other workshops are being developed for 2026: KS2 Archives workshop, KS1-KS2 Monarchy & Aristocracy workshop, KS1-KS2 Kitchen Garden workshop, KS2 Trees & Rivers. More information to come.
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EYFS |
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KS2 |
KS3 |
History |
Coming soon: Accompanied walk in the Palace |
Second World War & Winston Churchill Coming soon: Monarchy & Aristocracy |
Second World War & Winston Churchill Coming soon: Monarchy & Aristocracy Coming soon: Archives
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Second World War & Winston Churchill |
Science |
Coming soon: Accompanied walk in the Walled Garden |
Coming soon: Kitchen Garden Coming soon: Trees & Rivers |
Coming soon: Kitchen Garden Coming soon: Trees & Rivers |
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English |
n/a |
n/a |
Second World War & Winston Churchill |
Second World War & Winston Churchill |
Maths |
n/a |
Magic Maths |
Magic Maths |
n/a |
Art & DT |
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Citizenship |
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All workshops are staff-led. Please note that the Geography and Art workshops are temporarily unavailable.
The History, English and Maths workshops consist of a 45-minute workshop and a complimentary 45-minute guided tour.
The Workshops are designed to encourage teamwork. Pupils will work together using a range of materials and methods to find information that will help them to solve a series of tasks. They'll learn from Churchill's inspiring speeches, historical objects that they can handle, and the buildings and environment of the Palace.
History | |
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Staff led | 45-minute workshop focusing on Winston Churchill and the Second World War, and a 45-minute complimentary guided tour. |
Self led | Optional one-hour interactive handset focusing on the Second World War at Blenheim Palace, and 30-minute visit of the Churchill Exhibition. |
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English | |
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Staff led | 45-minute workshop focusing on Winston Churchill and public speaking, and a 45-minute complimentary guided tour. |
Self led | 30-minute visit of the Churchill Exhibition. |
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Maths | |
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Staff led | 45-minutes workshop on calculating and reasoning, and a 45-minute complimentary guided tour. |
Self led | Optional one-hour interactive handset focusing on Symmetry and Shapes around the outside of the Palace. |
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Please note that we are currently operating a cashless system throughout the Estate.
The Education Team will assist you in planning a safe and enjoyable day out for your pupils. An itinerary will be discussed and agreed when confirming a booking.
We recommend that all school visits are booked in advance no later than four weeks before the planned visit.
To make a booking, please complete our booking form. If you have questions prior to booking, please contact our team.
Booking form - pdf version (fields can be filled in on the computer, save and email)
When you book a visit with workshops, the Education Room will be reserved for your school as the base for the day. Please note the Education Room is located up one flight of stairs.
Once you are ready to leave the Education Room:
The facilities in the Palace area are located:
The facilities in the Walled Garden area are located:
If you have access requirements:
It is the responsibility of the school making the booking to carry out a risk assessment for their visit.
To view our advisory risk assessment documents, please click the links below. These are designed to assist, but not to replace the school’s own risk assessment. A school staff pre-visit is strongly recommended for risk assessment once the booking is confirmed.
Free school pre-visit recces are possible on weekdays (including half-term and end of term). This must be booked in advance.
Please also take the time to read our other policies:
Instructions for Group Leaders
Instructions for Coach Drivers
Access to the Park & Gardens
The first possible Park arrival is 9.00.
Access to the Palace
The first possible Palace entry is 10.30.
For self-led groups of children aged 3-11, it is recommended that there is at least one adult for every 10 children.
For self-led groups of students aged 12-17, it is recommended that there is at least one adult for every 15 students.
The self-led resources are listed below. Please click on the title of the resource to download it.
They are also great complement to the workshops. Teachers may use these resources before, during or after the visit.
EYFS | KS1 | KS2 | |
History | EYFS Local History - teachers' resources | ||
Science | EYFS Science - teachers' resources | ||
Art & DT | N/A | ||
Citizenship | N/A |
To complete your self-led visit, here are other resources:
Palace |
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Churchill |
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Gardens |
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Park |
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SEN schools
Home Education
English as Foreign, Second or Additional Language
Adult Learners
Feedback Form
Thank you for your visit to Blenheim Palace. We would be grateful for your feedback on your experience.
Please click the links below to complete an electronic or paper Feedback Form.
We welcome photos of your school visit or any post-visit work that pupils will do at school. Please complete this form and share the authorised photos with us at marketing@blenheimpalace.com .
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