A Day at Blenheim Palace
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In the heart of Oxfordshire and the market town of Woodstock (8 miles North of Oxford) is Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill and home to the current Duke of Marlborough. Here are my tips on how to spend a day at Blenheim Palace.
Blenheim Palace
Getting There
From Oxford there is a bus that takes just under 30 minutes and stops directly outside the driveway.
Be warned that just walking up the drive takes around 20 minutes.
Tip 1: Wear Comfy shoes.
You might be visiting a stately home, but your feet will hate you later if you’ve been in heels all day.
Tip 2:Â Take one of the guided tours.
Get a real sense and understanding of the history and the people who have made this fascinating place their home over the centuries.
The tours start at regular intervals throughout the day Monday – Saturday, beginning at the Palace entrance. They do not run Sunday or Bank Holidays.
Tip 3:Â Take your time.
If the weather allows, make sure you enjoy as many of the gardens as possible. They are beautiful.
I would definitely recommend the taking Formal Gardens Walking Tour. Weather permitting, this runs daily at 12:30pm.
Tip 4: Get lost in the maze.
Head to the Marlborough Maze and find your way to the middle… then your challenge is to try to find your way back out again.
Tip 5:Â Treat yourself to something yummy.
Head to one of the fantastic cafes and restaurants and enjoy a light lunch or opt for something a bit more special.
I would definitely recommend The Orangery if you want to make your visit that little bit more memorable.
For more information on how to spend a day at Blenheim Palace and to book online check out the website.
Don’t forget to check out my guide to spending 24 Hours in Woodstock
Have you visited Blenheim Palace?
Let me know in the comments.
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6 Comments-
Thanks. It’s a beautiful place to visit and definitely easy to get to from London.
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This looks gorgeous! I’d never heard of this place!
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I would definitely recommend it if you are ever in the Oxfordshire area of the UK. Very easy to get to from London.
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This looks like a great places to visit .. definitely adding to my list for my next trip to the Oxford area. It reminds me a bit of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna with it’s expansive gardens and maze
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I’ve not bee to Vienna but I’ll definitely be looking now. If you are in Oxford, Woodstock/Blenheim is super easy to get to.
Definitely worth making a weekend trip from London.
Ellie Cleary
This looks great! I love a good stately home visit – not far from London either! 🙂