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Blenheim Park

Tourist attraction Park

One of the Best Places To Visits in West Oxfordshire


Address

United Kingdom

Website

www.blenheimpalace.com

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (12.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Georgia K. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing day out! I booked in for the palace tour and had a lovely and very knowledgeable guide. The gardens were amazing and the lakeside walk was great!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Phil I. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing.. I will never forget this experience. The gardens are spectacular, the Staff are incredibly nice.. I will definitely return (I was born and raised in Blenheim, Marlborough New Zealand 😀)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Graddy 6. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to come for a walk or picnic. You don't need to buy a ticket if you go in via a public footpath entrance but you can't go near the Palace. A ticket isn't too bad value if you intend to use the year long access pass a few times.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James T. 4 months ago on Google • 81 reviews
    Went to see the Christmas lights trail unfortunately it was cancelled due to high winds.But we did do house tour which had a Sleeping Beauty theme. It was really very good, colourful, imaginative and very theatrical. Also there was a large Christmas Market and various rides merry go round etc.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice day out with lots to see indoors and outdoors. Great deals with the 15 months annual pass for the price of one day. So will be back soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcus O. 7 months ago on Google • 96 reviews
    Beautifully kept and wonderfully landscaped. The park offers long, lovely and peaceful walks around the estate. There are fantastic views across the lakes and on to the Palace itself. Its a very nice place for a jog or gentle walk with family or friends. The paths are fairly easy going and there are nice places to stop and sit if you need a rest.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexandra C. 4 months ago on Google • 139 reviews
    Only purchased parking tickets and came as a group of 4. Came on a Monday at 11 and parked very close to entrance. Enjoyed the main courtyard with rides, cafe, gift shop, food. Proceeded to main market area and it didn’t seem very big at all, less than half the size of Chatsworth House Xmas market. Was not busy but couldn’t get a seat for lunch. Some of the lunch stalls did not open until 1230 which was a shame. Variety of stalls was okay and many were things we hadn’t seen before, but I think I was expecting more. Didn’t see anything to do with local goods which I had hoped for; save us a trip into town for xmas gifts. Really enjoyed the free exhibitions on the ground floor of the house which all ended at about 3:30 pm. We got to walk part of the light up trail, but in daylight; was not lit up, but still enjoyable. Enjoyed the experience, but likely not going to return.

  • 5/5 Darren C. 5 months ago on Google • 126 reviews
    Went to see the Christmas Market and Lights Display. The market was small, and there weren't many Christmas stalls (I believe I counted 3) As for the light displays, they were awesome, but be prepared for a very muddy and lengthy walk

  • 5/5 Alan B. 5 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Excellent place to visit and well managed for visitors. Get there early as it is popular. Walk the grounds as there is such a variety of landscape designs and planting. Suggest tickets for inside and the grounds. Easy to drop into Woodstock for food. Catering on site is very good and plentiful with multiple outlets. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Chaya K. 2 years ago on Google
    The place is huge! We had lunch there before exploring the park. Loved the gardens and enjoyed the walking trails. The lake behind the palace was pretty. Had such a wonderful time there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 amrit s. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely day out. Very historical place .. so much to see and take in. Just a shame only a portion of the building is open to the public.. grounds are well kept and well worth having a family picnic. Beware of the ducks who are not shy and will grab the food from your hands .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    Blenheim is a beautiful place with a rich history and always so much going on. We now have an annual pass and will be visiting regularly. We went on to see the Churchill exhibition which has been massively improved since my first visit to the exhibition 15 years ago. Lovely visit and really enjoyed it and the staff are always really helpful and kind.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous day but you need to be there all day to get the most out of it. The maze was, pardon the pun amazing. Such a lot of fun and more challenging than i expected. Tours of the palace are informative but could be more entertaining. We enjoyed wandering off. Gardens are wonderful. Lots of cafes to choose from with good food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert R. 8 months ago on Google
    I took my kids here for a picnic to take advantage of the nice weather. It also has a playground which is AMAZING! I'm coming back this weekend again. It has water flowing and slides..is just wonderful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Piotr K. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to visit with your family. Loved the gardens and enjoyed the trails. Kids had a lovely time. Plenty of things to do and see. We visited the place on bank holiday so for me was a little bit to busy but still enjoyed. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jose Carlos Diaz V. 5 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    Like last time that I was there, it is a magical place to visit. I know that the Palace is dressed as the sleeping beauty fairy tale and light performance on the evening. So a tick on your calendar this winter

  • 5/5 Willows m. 3 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Blenheim Palace is a beautiful place to visit. Sleeping Beauty at the Palace was just lovely and the light trail was spectacular. I highly recommend people of all ages to come and visit. I guarantee I will be returning in the summer and I can't wait. Well worth the money. The only negative is there weren't enough tables and chairs in the cafe and there was room for more and the cakes were so dry and not worth £4.95 a piece.

  • 5/5 Kay B. 1 year ago on Google
    Travelled by coach. Beautiful place. Magical for everyone of all ages. Only down side not enough toilets operating at same time. Lovely selection of craft stalls and wares to tempt you. Plenty of space not on top of each other but have to queue to get into palace.

  • 5/5 susan c. 1 year ago on Google
    This Palace is huge, and the gardens are beautiful. One of the few places that allows indoor photos, no fflash. You need good walking shoes as there is a lot of gravel on the walking paths. There is so much to see. We were there 3 hours and accomplished everything but the wall gardens. There is a little train that will take you there but I didn't have the time. We had a great snack and wine at the Orangery restaurant. A fun day. The weather was warm and sunny.

  • 5/5 Josh H. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for a walk around the gardens and had a wonderful time. The weather helped too. Paved walkways making it easily accessible and information boards scattered around adding to the experience.

  • 5/5 Caroline B. 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Amazing Christmas experience, we did both the Sleeping beauty house walk, light trail and Christmas market. Beautiful building inside and out, wonderfully organised and perfect for anyone. Can't wait to go back after Christmas as we bought a yearly pass.

  • 5/5 Manuel A. 4 months ago on Google
    Blenheim palace I have been there for Christmas market with a visit to the palace plus sleeping beauty and lights trail amazing a bit priced but in my opinion worth . Very nice gardens and grounds well cared dogs friendly with picnic area.

  • 5/5 Amie G. 4 months ago on Google
    Best experience all year! Went to see the illuminations. Staff insisted on pushing the wheelchair and taking photos of myself and son. It's the first this year (and we are in December) that I have a photo of myself with my son! I was brought to tears by the gestures of staff and do keen to help make is a great experience for everyone.

  • 5/5 Arlene G. 4 months ago on Google
    What a wonderful experience. Thoroughly recommend paying a visit. The decorations are out of this world. It was a special occasion for us, so we booked for the luxury afternoon tea. It was thee best afternoon tea I have ever eaten. We're off now to do the Illuminated trail. Must say I can't wait for it to get dark! Lol

  • 5/5 dave888wolf 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing place, The christmas story of sleeping beauty was amazing, such detail and thought has gone into decorating the Palace. Highly recommend all the family were impressed.

  • 5/5 Karen S. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantabulous place to visit. Beautiful at this time of year. The theme in the house is sleeping beauty this year and the story takes you through the house flowing through the rooms. The displays are very good and there's lots of things for youngsters to see. Outside there is a Christmas market, it wasn't crowded. Went to the orangery for a cream tea which was wonderful. Lovely warm room and the food and drink were great and plentiful. The light trail is amazing and very well done. Would highly recommend it. Well done belnheim palace, made the whole day and really enjoyable experience. This palace always has something to give, whatever is going on there.

  • 4/5 Donovan H. 1 year ago on Google
    A stunning house surrounded by expansive grounds. The interior decor is a marvel and audioguides are available via a link on the website. The grounds can be covered by foot however a miniature train line does link the house to the walled gardens.

  • 5/5 Dom B. 5 months ago on Google
    The iconic Blenheim Palace, birth place of Winston Churchill. Absolutely incredible building, gardens and exhibition. It's a full day out and the ticket price now offers a yearly pass so makes a return at a different time free. We'll worth it. I would recommend that you give yourself a full day here as there is plenty to do and see and options for all ages too. Even if you just want a walk showcasing some of the UK's finest parkland.

  • 5/5 Ravi V. 5 months ago on Google
    Christmas decorations inside the palace and on the grounds are very well done. It takes about half hour inside and over an hour outside. Lots of stalls for food and drinks

  • 4/5 Peter W. 6 months ago on Google
    The maze is well maintained and not to hard so kids will be able todo it. Loved the butterfly house. They also have a new playground that I would recommend for 5-8 years of age.

  • 4/5 Mark A. 1 year ago on Google
    First time here so didn't know what to expect... The place is huge, too much to see in one day so its good that you can go back as many times as you like for 1 year, so the £32 admission fee is good value ... We went in two places to eat, as you'd expect they were a little bit more expensive than normal but you could always bring your own picnic. The house is vert interesting with the audio tour and wear a good pair of shoes as there are many good trails around the grounds.

  • 5/5 Yuliia S. 8 months ago on Google
    Magnificent place! Exhibition about Churchill is really cool. “Mice entertainment” in a castle for kids is good and contains a lot of interesting facts. Butterflies house is one of the most lovely point for kids.

  • 5/5 Shincy P. 7 months ago on Google
    Majestic in all its glory, this beautiful park is all about serenity. The view is breathtaking and anyone who visits here once cannot help but keep coming back . Perfect for a start to your day if you love to spend time with nature ❤️

  • 5/5 Emma C. 7 months ago on Google
    Stunning gardens and parkland! I'd make sure that you wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking to see it all! The lake is beautiful! Capability Brown certainly knew what he was doing!

  • 5/5 Petar D. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place, historical context and vibes. Must be on every one bucket list. Plenty of things to see and do, coffee shop, fresh ice cream, food and good number of gifts. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Elle M. 8 months ago on Google
    Fantastic for a family day out. Learn about Winston Churchill and his birthplace of Blenheim Palace, see the stables, and learn the rich history of the many legacies that lived here. Explore the gardens or have a picnic. 2,424 acres to explore. Beautiful day out and not far to get to with plenty of parking. £35 for an annual pass

  • 3/5 Steve A. 8 months ago on Google
    The grounds and gardens are impressive, I liked the secret garden. The Churchill exhibition was tight on space, but it was busy and I was expecting more as it was his home. Not sure the annual ticket price is good value for one visit so a day ticket should be an option.

  • 5/5 Carl P. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful parkland with stunning views. Ticketed entrance, but with an annual pass option that makes it good value if you are able to visit more than once. Dogs on leads are permitted in specified areas.

  • 5/5 Andi S. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely stunning place. Unfortunately, it was having renovation work when we went, so we didn't get to experience the full tour. However, we still really enjoyed the day here. The gardens are beautiful.

  • 5/5 Angie G. 10 months ago on Google
    Didn't get time to look inside as only visiting for a concert, but it looked beautiful with the gardens and lake. Great recycling and plenty of food outlets for the concert, prices weren't to crazy for food and drinks, plenty of toilets and clean!, good parking and seating was good.

  • 4/5 Maxine B. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic day, really need 2 days to fit everything in. Toured ‘Upstairs & Downstairs’ in the palace, saw the Winston Churchill exhibition and visited Clementine’s on the lawn for lunch (5 stars for this!) wasn’t busy at all which made the day great. Will visit again to appreciate the rest of the park when the better weather returns

  • 5/5 Marcia S. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a fabulous place to visit. Steeped in history. The grounds are huge, and the formal gardens are spectacular. There is plenty of parking. You can buy an annual pass, which is responsible priced. Would recommend everyone of all age groups to visit as there's so much learn and see. You can easily spend the day there.

  • 4/5 Fred R. 11 months ago on Google
    This time we spent more time in the gardens, lovely weather, nice spot for picnic... Nice place to spend the day. Not too keen on the palace, it just doesn't do it for me for some reason. Feels far too little to show for the entry prices... There was an exhibition of royal costumes used on Netflix when we went there.

  • 5/5 Brian M. 9 months ago on Google
    2,424 acres of beautiful lawns, gardens and lakes. Arrive early as you'll need a whole day but you will enjoy every minute.

  • 4/5 Genevieve F. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place to visit with plenty to see. The gardens were amazing as was the size of the palace. There are many restaurants and cafes on site to visit along the walks. Parking for disabled wasn't great but a mini bus service was offered to take us closer to the palace. A great day out.


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  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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