Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, was built between 1705 and 1722. It is an English Baroque masterpiece, with a collection including tapestries, paintings, sculptures and fine furniture displayed in magnificent gilded state rooms. This is a World Heritage site reflecting the importance of both the house and the 2100 acre park, landscaped by `Capability´ Brown. There is a permanent visitor experience ´Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story´ available inside the Palace.
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Woodstock,
Oxford
OX20 1PP
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Information on Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxford
| Organisation/s: | Historic Houses Association | Opening Times: | Please check website www.blenheimpalace.com or call 08700 60 20 80 for details. |
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| Admission: | Please check website www.blenheimpalace.com or call 08700 60 20 80 for details. |
| Location: | A44, eight miles from Oxford (M40 J9). |
| Facilities: | Guided Tours, Disabled Full, Sales Point, Shop, Cafe, Refreshments, Restaurant, Parking |
| Events 2008: |
5-20 Apr: Victorian Games in the Pleasure Gardens 3-5 May: Jousting and the Victorians - Featuring 'The Knights of Royal England' 10-May: Ferrari Owners Club - Spring Picnic 24 May to 8 Jun: Henry Taunt Exhibition 24-26 May: Living Heritage Oxfordshire Craft Show 7 & 8 Jun: Blenheim Palace Triathlon 11-21 Jun: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Outdoor Theatre 19 Jul to 31 Aug: Victorian Servants and Domestic Service at Blenheim Palace 19-Jul: Battle Proms eveing picnic concert 25-27 Jul: The 50th CLA Game Fair 8-10 Aug: Jousting and the Victorians 13-17 Aug: Imperial Ice Stars Present 'Sleeping Beauty on Ice' Please visit www.blenheimpalace.com or call 01993 811091 for further information on events |