Discover our
Great Indoors

Blenheim Palace offers an array of interesting and immersive indoor activities that are sure to delight visitors during rain or shine.

Discover hidden treasures inside our opulent Palace as you wander through the artifact-filled staterooms and soak up the stories of the past. Learn something new in our Churchill or Stables exhibition, with interactive elements for everyone to enjoy, or cosy up and unwind with a warming coffee or hot chocolate in one of our charming cafés.

Sir James Thornhill's painted ceiling in the Great Hall, seen from below between the Corinthian columns

Take a tour of the magnificent Palace

We are delighted to be able to offer tours of the exceptional state rooms within the Palace.

Wander the Palace at your own pace as you listen to an audio tour and hear facts and stories from experts on the history of Blenheim, such as how the Palace was used as a hospital during the First World War.

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A leather armchair, books and a lamp set against painted mural walls in the Churchill exhibition

Explore the Churchill Exhibition

Discover the stories and details behind Sir Winston Churchill’s adventurous life.

Blenheim Palace was an important part of Churchill's life, as not only was he born here, but he chose to propose to his wife here too.

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Learn something new on a Restoration and Conservation tour

Discover more about the work we do on the magnificent rooms and extensive collection of artefacts, hear from experts on the methods we use to restore and repair the building and collections within it. Our restoration and conservation tours will run daily between Thursday 4th January - Thursday 16th February 2024.

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Children with a model horse in the stables exhibition, one of them seated in the saddle

Explore the family-friendly Stables exhibition

We have created an immersive and interactive experience in the Palace’s historic stable block showcasing the importance of horses at Blenheim through the centuries.

Explore the original tack room, dress up and attempt to ride side-saddle and learn how Blenheim’s ancient woodland, its royal hunting lodge and ‘Capability’ Brown’s landscaped parkland have contributed to the wider Estate’s continued success.

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