Welcome to Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace, home to the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out.

Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake.

Restoration work on the Blenheim Dam

Please note access to the Cascade is restricted

until October 2009.

This summer a major restoration project is taking place to repair the Blenheim Dam. The Dam was constructed between 1760 and 1774 by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown to hold back the waters of the River Glyme and create the centre of his landscape, the Blenheim Lake. Unfortunately due to the age of the dam and the requirements of the Reservoirs Act repairs and strengthening works to the dam are now essential. These works are now underway on site.

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Blenheim Palace is a unique example of English Baroque architecture. Inside, the scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room. On the first floor 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story' brings to life enticing tales from the last 300 years.

Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, the Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987.

We look forward to welcoming you to Britain’s Greatest Palace very soon.