Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, residence of the dukes of Marlborough - the Churchill family. It is the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace and is a World Heritage Site.

The Palace

A true masterpiece of Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace delivers an awe-inspiring experience for visitors.

From the imposing Great Hall to the beautifully intricate State Rooms, the Palace balances delicate detail with ambitious architecture on the grandest scale. Stunning portraits, tapestries and an exquisite collection of furniture grace the Palace interior, set against a magnificent backdrop of ornate ceilings and striking stone work.

The entrance to the Palace sets the tone, leading you through glorious wooden doors into the Great Hall - one of Blenheim’s architectural glories. Leading on, you can marvel at the porcelain displays in the China Ante Room and the famous Blenheim Tapestry that hangs in the Green Writing Room.

You can also visit the room in which Prime Minister Winston Churchill was born.

Gardens

The picture-perfect British stately home of Blenheim Palace sits among more than 2,000 acres of beautifully landscaped park and gardens.

With the picturesque landscape that appears natural but is in fact 'contrived to pleasing effect' including a huge 150 acre lake, Blenheim's parkland has a great deal to offer. The lush greenery provides a stunning setting for the Palace, and promises hours of enjoyment and relaxation for visitors.

The Formal Gardens are the jewels in the crown. A collection of majestic gardens commissioned by the 9th Duke, their beauty is exemplified in the serene Water Terraces, the Secret Garden and The Duke’s Italian Garden.

Elsewhere, there’s family fun to be found at The Pleasure Gardens – where a miniature train, giant maze and tropical butterfly house provide perfect entertainment for children.

And after a day of exploration, you can unwind in Capability Brown’s wonderfully vast landscaped park.

Designed by the famous gardener in the 1760s, the parkland remains one of the most tranquil and serene landscapes anywhere in Britain. Enjoy a stroll or a picnic in sublime surroundings, taking in Blenheim’s famous landmarks like the Grand Bridge and the Column of Victory.

Park

Thanks to the inspired work of 'Capability' Brown there will be a lasting legacy at Blenheim Palace for its park landscape. It was his approach to present a landscape that appeared natural but was in fact 'nature contrived' that helped The Palace gain World Heritage Site status in 1987. The landscape setting he devised in the 1760’s provided such a sublime form of beauty and harmony that every generation of the Marlborough family has endeavored to preserve it.

The park delivers beauty across all seasons; see lawns brimming with daffodils in spring, the greens of the trees transforming into a myriad of warm tones from summer to autumn, and the twinkling blanket of frost and mist rising from the lake in winter.

To appreciate the full beauty of The Palace and its awe-inspiring setting, try some of the Blenheim Palace Park walks, or take your dog on on of our dog-friendly walks. On your way round the grounds, keep an eye out for some of our most famous architectural structures, expansive range of wildlife and the illustrious tree from our forest that was featured in one of the Harry Potter films.