Blenheim Palace

There is so much to see and do at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire this year.  Explore over 2,000 acres of parkland and gardens or attend one of the special events held throughout the year.

There is no need to cut back on your family days out this year, Blenheim Palace is offering an amazing free Annual Pass ticket offer in 2009.  Every visitor will have the opportunity to enjoy unlimited great days out for a whole year by converting their day ticket to an annual pass - for free!  Also included is free entry to most events and great discounts for the Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials and the Battle Proms evening picnic concert.

Family Tours and Quizzes

Visit magnificent Blenheim Palace for a family tour of the State Rooms.  Try out the entertaining quiz and see how many animals you can spot in the paintings or on the furniture.  Discover more about Blenheim’s fascinating inhabitants in the visitor experience ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’.  Find out about 300 years of enticing tales through touch screens and moving figures, helping to bring to life the history of the Palace and its colourful inhabitants.

The Park and Gardens

Blenheim Palace is surrounded by beautiful formal gardens, including the Secret Garden, Rose Garden and the ornate Water Terraces.  There are also plenty of perfect spots for a picnic or an ice-cream. Families can take a ride on the miniature train to the Pleasure Garden.  Get off the train and have a go at the giant hedge maze, mini-golf, the ‘Blenheim Bygones’ Exhibition and the Butterfly House.

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