On 30th November 1874, one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century was born in Britain's greatest palace. Blenheim Palace was a gift from Queen Anne and "a grateful nation" to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Malborough following his victory in the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. The 1st Duke was an ancestor of the British wartime leader, Sir Winston Churchill.
In 1987, it was named a World Heritage Site and the magnificent Baroque style building is the only non-Episcopal (Bishop) country house in England to hold the title of 'Palace'. It is set in 2,000 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens with a water terrace, great lake, grand bridge and the Column of Victory which was erected to commemorate the 1st Duke's military campaigns.
Inside the Palace, visitors will find state rooms with all the grandeur one would expect from such a magnificent building. Priceless collections of portraits, furniture, porcelain and chandeliers are found throughout Blenheim Palace. A series of tours are available to visitors telling not just the story of Blenheim Palace but also of the people who lived here.
Located just outside Oxford at Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is easily accessible by public transport. The Palace, Park and Gardens are open daily between 13 February and 31 October as well as from Wednesday to Sunday from the start of November to mid December. When the Palace is closed, the Park does remain open except for Christmas Day. With over 300 years of history, Blenheim Palace is just one of the many fascinating places to see when you visit South East England.
Rob Atherton
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