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Spring at
Britain's Greatest Palace

Name: Spring at Britain's Greatest Palace
Start: 2026-03-15
End: 2026-05-31
Location: Blenheim Palace

Spot signs of the
new season

Discover our NEW Blueprints
of Power Exhibition

Enjoy family time
in the sunshine

Spring has sprung, here's some of our seasonal highlights...

This spring, Blenheim Palace has plenty in store for you to discover.

Watch new born lambs arrive in the parkland, explore the new Blueprints of Power Exhibition and step into the hidden world of the Palace servants in Life Below Stairs.

Join us for our Easter Eggstravanganza, Jousting and the Food Festival, all included in your Annual Pass.

Explore our scenic walks, from the Perimeter Path to the Queen Pool and if you're bringing the dog, the Formal Gardens welcome four-legged visitors from the 5th - 31st May.

A selection of spring events included with your Annual Pass

Jousting

Our spectacular Jousting Tournament returns for an unforgettable display of bravery and pageantry

Blueprints of Power

Discover our new immersive exhibition uncovering the architectural brilliance and rivalries of John Vanbrugh as he masterminded the creation of Blenheim Palace

This Easter bank holiday, hop aboard the miniature train to the Walled Garden for circus fun, a vintage fairground, curious egg‑laying creatures, a giant wicker egg trail and of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny

Blenheim Palace Food Festival

The most fantastic festival for food lovers is returning to Blenheim Palace for 2026

Celebrate Spring in style

Easter Eggstravaganza: Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April 2026

Make 2026 a spring to remember with a line‑up of egg‑citing fun, from circus shows and a fabulous vintage fairground to close‑up encounters with weird and wonderful egg‑laying creatures.

Join our giant wicker egg trail to win a tasty prize and don’t forget to stop by and meet the Easter Bunny himself.

Explore Easter here

Experience the Formal Gardens in full spring bloom

Spring brings the Formal Gardens at Blenheim Palace to life with vibrant colour and fresh seasonal blooms. Early snowdrops brighten the Secret Garden and the riverbank near the Cascades by golden daffodils across the South Lawn and along the lakeside paths, the perfect selfie spot for spring.

The Rose Garden reveals a refreshed look this year, with tall purple and white alliums as the space continues its restoration.

Celebrate the beauty of spring with friends and family as you explore the Formal Gardens.

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Springtime on the Wider Estate

The 2,000‑acre Estate is especially enchanting in spring, with newborn lambs appearing in the surrounding fields from April and bringing a joyful burst of seasonal life to the landscape.

It’s the perfect time to enjoy the Park Perimeter Walk, where sweeping views of the Cascades, the Great Lake and the ancient oaks of High Park are framed by fresh greenery and new growth. You might even choose to stroll up to the Column of Victory or continue on to admire what is often called the ‘finest view in England’.

Scenic walks