Do you have to pay for parking at Blenheim?

Free car parking is available to all Blenheim Palace visitors (a parking fee applies to selected third party events, like Christmas), with disabled parking for blue badge and accessible parking at the front of the main car park with a shuttle buggy to the Palace. Further parking is available at the Walled Garden.

Can you park at Blenheim Palace for free?

Car parking on site is included within your entrance ticket price, there is no additional cost for existing ticket or pass holders (parking charges do apply to all visitors during some third-party events, including but not limited to Christmas at Blenheim Palace).

Do you have to pay to visit Blenheim Palace?

Buy Tickets

To help you with your visit, all tickets must be purchased in advance, you can even book online the day of your visit. Any offers and promotions must be booked online before arrival, these cannot be redeemed on site.

Is Blenheim Palace National Trust property?

Hello, Unfortunately Blenheim Palace is not apart of the National Trust. Helpful?

Why is Blenheim Palace so expensive?

As it is a private estate entry to the Blenheim can be expensive, but a little-known secret is that a number of public footpaths cross the park, so it's possible to enter without needing to buy a ticket, absolutely free.

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Is Blenheim worth it?

In fact, this is the only building outside of the royal buildings to hold the title of 'palace', making it a truly unique visit. Covering over 2000 acres, the surrounding grounds at Blenheim Palace are just as worthy of exploration.

Do the Churchill family still own Blenheim Palace?

Blenheim Palace today is still the home of the Churchill family. It is currently the home of the Twelfth Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill. The land is now owned by the king since the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The family has paid rent for the land for the past 300 years.

What was filmed at Blenheim Palace?

Films shot at the exteriors include Spectre while the interior has been used as a filming location for Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation among others.

Who lives at Blenheim Palace today?

The palace remains the home of the Dukes of Marlborough, the present incumbent of the title being Charles James (Jamie) Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough.

Can I walk around Blenheim for free?

As it is a private estate entry to the Blenheim can be expensive, but a little known secret is that a number of public footpaths cross the park, so it's possible to enter without needing to buy a ticket, absolutely free.

Does Blenheim Palace have a car park?

Free car parking is available to all Blenheim Palace visitors (a parking fee applies to selected third party events, like Christmas), with disabled parking for blue badge and accessible parking at the front of the main car park with a shuttle buggy to the Palace. Further parking is available at the Walled Garden.

Can you take your own food to Blenheim Palace?

Dogs are not permitted in the Walled Garden, Blenheim Palace Adventure Play, Formal Gardens or Palace, with the exception of assistance dogs. Visitors are not permitted to bring food and beverages into the Palace. The use of tripods or selfie sticks is not allowed inside the Palace.

How much time do you need to see Blenheim Palace?

How long to allow for a Blenheim Palace visit. Touring the house will take you about 40 minutes using the audio guide. The Churchill exhibition another half an hour. Within the house there is also The Untold Story exhibition which tells stories about the house and the people who lived in it takes another 40 minutes.

How long is the walk around Blenheim Palace?

Please view our map for further information. The Formal Gardens: A 1.5-mile walk taking 1 hour suitable for wheelchair and buggy users. The Lake: A 0.75-mile circular walk taking 35 minutes. Wheelchair and buggy users are recommended to return via the Rose Garden after reaching the Cascade.

What is the postcode for Blenheim Palace car park?

The Palace is signposted from junction nine of the M40. If you are using satellite navigation, please use the postcode OX20 1UL.

Was Harry Potter filmed in Blenheim Palace?

At Blenheim Palace you will find the 'Harry Potter Tree' which is where the scene containing Snape's flashback was filmed; taunted by James Potter and friends a young Snape was levitated into the air upside down in front of the tree.

Was bridgerton filmed at Blenheim?

Many of the show's scenes at Buckingham House (now known as Buckingham Palace) were filmed at Blenheim Palace – including the key dining moment between young Queen Charlotte and King George, and the famous Water Terraces which were magically transformed into the enchanting outdoor space where the final ball takes place ...

Did Winston Churchill ever live at Blenheim Palace?

Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace in 1874. Grandson of the 7th Duke, he was also a close friend of the 9th Duke and Duchess. Winston spent a considerable amount of time at the Palace throughout his life and proposed to his wife Clementine in the Temple of Diana.

Is Blenheim Palace bigger than Buckingham Palace?

It's bigger than Buckingham Palace, but it's also privately owned by the family that built it over 300 years ago. It's been the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough since 1704 and was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Was Princess Diana related to Duke of Marlborough?

He is the eldest surviving son of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and his first wife, Susan Mary Hornby. As a member of the Spencer family, he is a distant relative of the war-time Conservative Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and of Diana, Princess of Wales, born Lady Diana Spencer.

Is Churchill buried at Blenheim?

Winston Churchill is buried, alongside other members of the Churchill family, at St Martin's, Bladon, just outside Blenheim Palace grounds.

What is so special about Blenheim Palace?

A Rich Heritage

Today, the Palace is home to one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, which includes portraits, furniture, sculpture and tapestries.

Why is Blenheim famous?

Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim Palace. In 1987 the palace and its surrounding property were inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The 2,100-acre (850-hectare) estate, which has remained in the Churchill family, is open to the public.

Can I walk my dog around Blenheim Palace?

Dogs must be on a lead.

It is a part of the Countryside Code and a requirement for all visitors to Blenheim. The safety of our livestock, resident wildlife, guests and staff is our priority.