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Blenheim PalaceWorld Heritage SiteSet in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace is considered to be one of the finest baroque houses in the country. It is the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and is lived in and cared for by the family for whom it was built. Inside the Palace can be found a superb collection of tapestries, paintings, porcelain and furniture in the magnificent State Rooms. Sir Winston Churchill was born in the Palace in 1874 and a permanent exhibition about him is located next to his birth room - both are included in the Palace tour. Sir Winston loved Blenheim and, as a member of the family, was a frequent visitor during his long life. He is buried in a simple grave in the nearby church at Bladon. Surrounding the Palace are over 2,000 acres of beautiful 'Capability' Brown parkland, lakes, fountains and formal gardens, including the recently restored 'Secret Garden', the Italian Garden, the Water Terraces, Rose Garden and Cascade. A miniature train, a great favourite with all ages, connects the Palace to the Pleasure Gardens, where, amongst a range of fun activities for children, can be found the Marlborough Maze and Lavender Garden. Located in the charming Cotswold town of Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is only eight miles from Oxford, close to Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and easily accessible from both London and Birmingham.
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For more information, reservations or advice email Shakespeare Country:
info@shakespeare-country.com
For more information, reservations or advice email Shakespeare Country:
info@shakespeare-country.com
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