Our Big Events this Season
Life Below Stairs
Open DailyDelve into the stories below stairs and explore the immersive hidden world of Blenheim Palace’s servants.
Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket
Family Treasures Collections
Open DailyAn incredible experience to step into an opulent world of dukes, duchesses and their distinguished guests
Free with an Annual Pass
Rooftop View
Open for a limited time in 2025Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Blenheim Palace as you've never seen it before and prepare to be elevated in every sense of the word.
Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket
Summer at Britain's Greatest Palace
Running until Monday 1st September 2025Enjoy a picture perfect day out at Britain’s Greatest Palace.
Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket
Kids Eat Free this Summer Holiday
Offer on until Friday 5th SeptemberThere's now even more reason to visit with your family this summer holidays, with every adult meal you buy in our Walled Garden Pizzeria, one child receives…
Rooftop Fizz Evenings
14th August and 21st AugustJoin us on select Thursdays throughout the Summer for our Roofop Fizz evenings. We invite you to take in the stunning views with a glass of sparkling wine…
Pip & Posy
Open DailyFree with a Palace and Play Pass: Have fun at Blenheim Palace with Pip and Posy in Adventure Play.
Free with a Palace & Play Pass
Meet the Collections Team
Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday until the end of OctoberIf you've ever wondered about the stories behind some of Blenheim's greatest treasures, join us at our Meet the Collections Team sessions.
Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket
Horses in the Blenheim Palace Stables
Weekends throughout AugustSpend a weekend in our stables learning about the different types of horses that may have been used during the 19th Century.
Free with an Annual Pass or Day Ticket
Rowse Honey Nature Trails
Saturday 12th July - Monday 1st September'Bee on the Lookout' for minibeasts as part of our first ever Blenheim Eco-Count, in partnership with Rowse Honey. Explore two brand new trails in our…
Free with any Annual Pass or Day ticket
International Garden Photographer of the Year
Wednesday 10th July - Monday 8th SeptemberThe International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) exhibition, on display at the South Lawn until Monday 8th September.
Free with any Annual Pass or Day ticket
Armchair Talks
Tuesday 29th July 2025Usually on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6pm, The Stables Café will host speakers on an array of interesting talks.
Included with a valid Pass, £5 on the door for non pass holders
The Conference of Birds
Open daily until Sunday 14th September 2025Bridget McCrum’s iconic bird sculptures in stone and bronze, partially inspired by the 12th century Persian poem, The Conference of the Birds.
Free with any Annual Pass or Day ticket
Formal Gardens Painting Classes
Running from May - September 2025Local artist Rod Craig will be hosting a series of painting classes in our Formal Gardens from May to September.
£35 per person and £30 for Pass holders. Demonstration days are free with all Tickets.
Ladies of Blenheim: Style & Celebration
Open daily until Sunday 31st August 2025Take a rare glimpse into the wardrobes and iconic moments of the Spencer-Churchill women.
Free with any Annual Pass or Day ticket
Alice in the Palace
Open DailyJoin us in the Stables Café to see our new exhibition open now.
Free with any Annual Pass or Day ticket
British Transplant Games 2025
Thursday 31st July - Sunday 3rd August 2025This summer, Oxford will host the Westfield Health British Transplant Games for the first time.
Archery on the South Lawn and the Pentanque event are free for Annual Pass holders to spectate.
Salon Privé
Wednesday 27th August - Sunday 31st August 2025Salon Privé offers an experience for entrants that is truly second-to-none.
Separately ticketed event
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st September 2025A world class international equestrian event and a great family day out!
Separately ticketed event
DogFest at Blenheim Palace
Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th October 2025DogFest is postponed until October due to hot weather conditions. We can't wait to see you there.
Tickets postponed to the 4th - 5th October
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
Thursday 23rd October - Sunday 2nd November 2025Halloween returns! Visit with your friends and family as dusk falls to enjoy the family fun on our Spooky Illuminated Trail.
This is a separately ticketed event
Christmas 2025
Friday 14th November 2025 - Saturday 3rd January 2026This year, join us for an adventure through The Palace of Oz, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Tickets to be pre-booked.
Organ Recitals
Occur throughout the year on selected SundaysCome along on a Sunday and enjoy an organ recital in the beautiful setting of Blenheim Palace.
Free with a valid Pass or Palace ticket.
Easter at Blenheim Palace
Back for 2026Celebrate Easter in style at Blenheim Palace in 2026
Entrance is free with a valid Pass.
Jousting Tournament
Back for 2026Our spectacular Jousting Tournament returns in 2026
Entrance is free with a valid Pass.
Blenheim Palace Flower Show
Back for 2026Our fabulous Flower Show returns in 2026
Entrance is free with a valid Pass.