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Blenheim Palace half-day tour

A monumental Italianate mansion built in exuberant Baroque style, Blenheim Palace was the brainchild of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough. He was awarded the estate and the funds to build his colossal new home by Queen Anne, following his victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim.

Today, Blenheim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its history and secrets can be unlocked on a private half-day tour of the palace and its vast grounds. The tour looks into why the construction of the palace was mired in difficulty, why relationships between the family and their architects were fraught, and what financial woes ensued after a royal change of heart midway through the project.

The tour begins at the palace entrance, where you meet your professional guide for a private tour of the palace.

Blenheim has remained in the same family since it was awarded to John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough in 1705 and today the 12th Duke and Duchess and their family still live in one wing of the imposing house.

Over the years Blenheim has had many public faces and was used as hospital for wounded soldiers during World War I and a home for evacuees in World War II.

It has been returned to its former glory however, and remains one of the most notable stately homes in the country and the only non-royal and non-episcopal house to retain the title of palace.

During your visit your tour takes you through the ornately gilded State Rooms, which are decorated with portraits, tapestries and fine furniture. Your guide will highlight interesting aspects of each and elaborate on the stories behind them.

Blenheim was also the ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill and you also get to visit the room where he was born and can view a small exhibition dedicated to his life. After the State Rooms is the magnificent Long Library, a massive room lined with bookshelves housing over 10,000 books, many of which are of great importance.

Your tour ends after approximately an hour in the private family chapel. You’re then welcome to explore the formal gardens, including the Water Terraces, the intricate Italian Garden and The Churchill Memorial Garden, among others. Alternatively, if time permits, you may wish to take one of the walking trails around the parkland or visit the Pleasure Gardens with its giant hedge maze and butterfly house.

There are several cafés and restaurants on the estate should you wish to have lunch (not included).

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Located a few miles north of Oxford is where you can find Blenheim Palace, one of the most stunning locations in the UK.

Home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has an interesting and diverse history ready for you to discover.

This awe-inspiring masterpiece of Baroque architecture will leave you speechless. Marvel at the beauty of the interior, see some magnificent rooms such as the Green Writing Room, State Rooms, extravagant bedrooms, corridors and more. You can even go downstairs and see the iconic bell system used by the staff!

See the artwork and classy lighting embedded throughout the palace and let the place come to life thanks to exhibitions with photos, letters and diaries. There is also a Winston Churchill exhibition.

Stroll around Blenheim’s award-winning grounds and gardens, over 2000 acres! Look out for the Rose Garden, Lavender Garden, and Great Lake, an explosion of colours and nature and great for snapping a few photos. Ride the miniature train to the Pleasure Gardens, perfect for the whole family where you can find the Marlborough Maze, Butterfly House and adventure playground. There is also a cafe here if you’re feeling hungry.

As you enjoy your visit, keep an eye out for filming locations from famous films including James Bond and Harry Potter to name a few. You might even see Mr. Phoebus on his Victorian Penny Farthing Bike cycling around the grounds!

With events and different exhibitions on offer all year round, Blenheim Palace is the perfect day out!

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Plan a Visit to Blenheim Palace

Winston Churchill's birthplace was Blenheim Palace by happy accident. That's just one of many reasons to plan a day at this amazing place.

Blenheim is more than another one of England's stately homes . The home of the Dukes of Marlborough, an easy day trip from London, is:

• a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• a stunning example of 18th century English Baroque style
• a memorial to a great British hero and the birthplace of Winston Churchill
• One of the finest examples of the work of 18th century landscape architect Launcelot "Capability" Brown.
• a wonderful backdrop for family activities, virtually year round.

New since 2016, tour the upstairs and downstairs life of Blenheim Palace with new areas opened for guided tours for the first time. And visit the private apartments, where the Duke of Marlborough and his family live. Find out more about the new guided tours on the Blenheim Palace website. 

A Home of British Heroes

John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, led British troops to victory against the combined might of the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.

Grateful Queen Anne rewarded him with estates at Woodstock in Oxfordshire and £240,000 to build a house. Sarah, his ambitious wife, brought in the finest craftsmen (and spent another £60,000) to create a monument to her husband's heroism and to the glory of the Queen.

Many generations later, one of the 20th century's greatest figures, war time Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, was born at Blenheim. It happened by chance. His mother, a granddaughter of the 7th Duke of Marlborough, was visiting family when little Winston decided to make his debut, a few weeks earlier than expected.

Trouble With the Builders

The designers and builders of Blenheim Palace were among the finest and most famous of the 18th century. Architect John Vanbrugh, a Renaissance man who was also a playwright, assisted by Nicholas Hawksmoor, architect of many of East London's most important 18th century churches began the building. Carver Grinling Gibbons did much of the decoration and painter James Thornhill adorned the ceilings.

But Sarah, the Duchess, balked at their prices and fell out with most of the builders.Vanbrugh left in 1716 and was never allowed on the estate again. Thornhill never painted the ceilings of the long library. I guess having the builders in hasn't changed very much.

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Things to Do at Blenheim Palace:

The palace is a family attraction with more than enough to see and do for a very full day trip.

• guided tours of the state rooms of the palace,
• regularly scheduled special interest tours
• self-guided tour of Blenheim Palace: the Untold Story, a new "visitor experience" featuring animated figures and sound effects
• The pemanent Churchill Exhibition, including the room of Churchill's birth and, charmingly, some of his baby curls.
• Several formal gardens including the Italian Garden, the Water Terraces, and, in season, a stunnng rose garden.
• The Pleasure Gardens, reached from it's own small parking lot or, between April and October via the estate's own narrow gauge railway. The attractions include a maze, a children's adventure playground and a butterfly house.
• special events of all kinds scheduled throughout the year.

Blenheim Park and Grounds

The 2,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland is some of the most beautiful landscaped parkland in Britain. It includes views of Vanbrugh's Grand Bridge and the lakes Brown created. The grounds can be visited on a cheaper ticket without visiting the palace.

Blenheim Palace Essentials

• What: Home of the Dukes of Marlborough, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a masterpiece of English Baroque
• Where: Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PP
• Telephone: +44 (0)1993 811091. In the UK - 24-hour, recorded information line 0800 849 6500. Fishing information +44 (0)1993 810520
• Open: From mid February to mid December. The house and gardens are open daily, between 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to the end of October and from Wednesday to Sunday to mid December
• Admission: Child, adult, family and senior tickets upgradable to season passes.
• Visit their website for more about tickets, hours and events.
• By car: About 65 miles northwest of central London, via the M40, A40 and A44.
• By train or coach: There is excellent rail and coach service to Oxford , less than 10 minutes away by local bus. Get directions from London by rail or coach to Oxford or use National Rail Enquiries to plan a rail journey from elsewhere. The local S3 bus runs frequent trips from Oxford Rail Station and Gloucester Green Coach Station in central Oxford, reaching Blenheim in less than 10 minutes.

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Our Cotswolds and Blenheim tour combines this wonderful palace with one of the most beautiful regions in the country – The Cotswolds.

Blenheim Palace is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful palaces in the UK. With over 300 years of history and over 2000 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds. It was also the birth place of Winston Churchill. You will discover wonderful paintings and tapestries as well as stunning examples of baroque architecture. If that wasn’t enough then perhaps just to gaze out over the enchanting lakes towards the surrounding forests, or why not try your hand at escaping the maze!

Designing your Itinerary

What places could we get to see on our Cotswolds and Blenheim tour?

• Bourton-on-the-Water
• Lower Slaughter
• Stow-on-the-Wold
• Blenheim Palace

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Departing Oxford at 9am we start the day off visiting Burford, often called the ‘Gateway to the Cotswolds’. A very iconic town and home to one of the most beautiful and ancient churches in the region. Stories aplenty!

From Burford your route takes you through some enchanting Cotswold villages to Bourton-on-the-Water, which is known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ and is arguably the most famous Cotswolds town. It’s regularly voted one of the prettiest villages in England.

Our next stop is the picturesque village of Lower Slaughter, one of the most romantic villages in the Northern Cotswolds and set in the most amazing countryside. From Lower Slaughter we then continue on to Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds. Here you will have time to browse among honey-coloured buildings, cosy pubs, narrow streets, interesting shops and tiny tea rooms.  We will also enjoy lunch in one of the many pubs and tea rooms.

After lunch we then to Blenheim Palace were we will spend 2-3 hours exploring the history and natural beautiful of Blenheim Palace, before we drive you back to Oxford.

Useful Information

On your Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour you’ll be looked after by our knowledgeable driver-guide, and travel in one of our comfortable vehicles that can hold up to seven guests.

Your guide will give you a background of the area’s history as you travel, and at each of the stops you’re free to either explore the village with your guide or to have some free time to yourself, relax and maybe do some shopping. We tend to stop for lunch in a traditional country pub where you can sample a traditional ale out in the sunshine if you’d like.

Tour Details

The Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour is available seven days a week, subject to availability.

We have a tier pricing policy for this tour and below are the prices per person:

£545 for 1 person

£295 per person for 2 people

£215 per person for 3 people

£175 per person for 4 people

£160 per person for 5 people

£145 per person for 6 people

£130 per person for 7 people

The tour departs from Oxford at 9am and we can collect from your hotel or the train station if you are traveling from London. Oxford can be easily reached from London Paddington & London Marylebone train stations making it the ideal tour for a day trip from London.

What’s Included?

Included in the Cotswolds and Blenheim tour

• Travel in a modern, comfortable air conditioned vehicle
• Led by a local driver guide
• 8 hour tour of the Cotswolds & Blenheim Palace
• Entrance tickets to Blenheim Palace
• Enjoyable conversation!
• We are proud to support ‘One Tree Planted’. So with every booking made, we will donate to allow one tree to be planted

Not included in this tour

• Entrance fees to other attractions
• Food or refreshments

How to get here?

The start time for Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace tour is 9am and we can collect you from anywhere in Oxford.  If coming from London then the easiest and cheapest option is to take a train direct from London Paddington or London Marylebone to Oxford station. From here we can pick you up for free!

However, if you wish to make things easier and less stressful then we can pick you up and drop you off from anywhere in the region including London. For this the Tailor-Made Cotswolds Tour is for you.

How much does the Cotswolds and Blenheim tour cost?

When can I take this tour?

This tour is available 7 days a week depending on availability.

What is the minimum/maximum number of people on the tours?

The minimum is 1 person and the maximum is 7 people.  For larger groups please send us an email to discuss availability and pricing.

Does this tour allow entrance into Blenheim Palace itself?

Yes your entrance tickets are included in the price.

Can I be picked up from London/Bath/Stratford?

No. This tour begins from any starting point you choose within the Northern/Central Cotswolds or Oxford. If you would like to be picked up from another area then our Tailor-Made Tour is for you.

Can I add in notable attractions like Warwick Castle? Or do a tour of a local city like Oxford or Bath?

No. This tour has a fixed itinerary. If you would like to make amendments to the tour then our Tailor-Made Tour is for you.

What are the payment arrangement for the tour?

We require full payment at the time of booking.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy is 100% of the cost charged for cancellations within 48 hours prior the tour. 50 % of the cost is charged for cancellations 3 – 7 days before the tour. For cancellations given 8 days and greater before the tour then we charge a 5% cancellation fee.

Do you have any extra information about Blenheim Palace and special events?

The best place to look is the official Blenheim Palace website as they are constantly updating with new and wonderful events.

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Experience The English countryside by visiting two villages in the Cotswolds and the stunning 300-year old Blenheim Palace. This trip includes an optional upgrade to a two-course lunch at a traditional British pub

• Entry to Blenheim Palace - the birth-place of Winston Churchill
• Discovery the charming village of Bampton where Downton Abbey was filmed
• Drive through Burford
• Explore the pretty village of Bourton-on-the-Water
• Delicious two-course lunch in a traditional British pub
• Cancelled bookings up to 24 hours before travel receive a full refund
• No need for a printer - E-tickets are accepted on this tour! The hassle-free alternative
• Admission to Blenheim Palace
• Stop at the Cotswolds villages of Bampton and Bourton-on-the-Water
• Entry to St Mary's Church and Downton Abbey 'behind the scenes' exhibition at Bampton Library
• Drive through including Burford
• A 2-course lunch in a traditional British pub (if purchased)
• Transport in air-conditioned coach
• Professional expert guide
• Additional refreshments

Please Note

• You must bring the e-ticket provided to gain entry to this tour.
• During Peak Periods, Additional Vehicles Without Wi-Fi May Be Used
• Our vehicles are modern, comfortable, and kept to the highest standards of cleanliness, including a deep clean every day

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Cotswolds, Downton Abbey & Blenheim Palace - Small Group Tour from London

Our Cotswolds, Downton Abbey and Blenheim Palace Day Tour from London takes you to many places where the Downton Abbey TV series was filmed. We start the day with a visit to Yew Tree Farm, which was the home of Mr Drewe and is a real-life working farm. The tour then takes us to the village of Bampton which was used extensively in the filming of the series. Highlights include the Downton Cottage Hospital, the surgery and Crawley’s family home. You’ll have time to walk around the village and perhaps stop for a cup of tea in the delightful village tearoom.

We then drive through the English countryside, along the narrow country lanes and through the rolling hills. We’ll make a quick photo stop at the tiny village of Swinbrook, where Lady Sybil and Branson stayed at the Swan Inn, and pause for lunch in the pretty town of Woodstock.

The afternoon is spent at the magnificent Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the grandest stately homes in England, the ancestral home to the Dukes of Marlborough, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.  Our tour departs from London and is fully guided with transportation by luxury mini-coach. The trip operates from April to mid-November, every Monday with departures from  London.

Please note that this tour does not include a visit to Highclere Castle, which is the real-life Downton Abbey Castle. This is because the Castle is closed for most days of the years. However, we run separate Highclere Castle Tours on days when the castle is open. 

Highlights:

Cogges farm (yew tree).

Cogges Manor Farm

Depart London and drive into the beautiful Cotswolds countryside, famous for its picturesque landscapes and rolling limestone hills. Arrive at Yew Tree Farm, or better known as Cogges Manor Farm, the home of Mr Drewe and his family. Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of this period farm where little has changed over the centuries. This authentic feel made it a perfect Dowton Abbey filming location, from its rustic kitchen to the farm buildings where Marigold, Lady Edith’s illegitimate daughter, was being raised. Your visit also includes a short video that explains how filming took place on the farm, and you’ll also have free time to explore the site on your own.

From here, we’ll take a scenic drive through the Cotswolds countryside. The Cotswolds is one of the most beautiful regions in England, with spectacular landscapes and picture-postcard thatched roofed cottages.

The Cotswolds & Downton Village

The Village of Bampton

Our next stop is Bampton which is the real-life village of Downton. Bampton was used for many scenes and key events in the series. The old grammar school building served as Downton Hospital. St Mary’s Church was used for many key events, including weddings and funerals. Churchgate house was used as Crawley’s family home. You’ll have time to walk around the village and explore these Downton Abbey sites, and there is also a delightful tearoom and antique shop on the main street.

We continue the tour with a quick photo stop in the village of Swinbrook, where Lady Sybil and Branson stayed while planning their elopement.

Blenheim Palace

We stop for lunch in Woodstock, a pretty town that has an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants to choose from. Your guide will be happy to provide recommendations.

• 07:45: Departure from London (see below for specific departure locations)
• 09:30: Visit Cogges Farm
• 11:00: Explore the village of Bampton
• 12:00: Drive through the Cotswolds & see Swinbrook. Stop at Woodstock for lunch
• 14:00: Visit Blenheim Palace
• 16:00: Leave Blenheim, arriving back in London at around 18:30

Departure Point:

We offer three different departure locations which leave Central London in the morning. Our Cotswolds, Downton Abbey & Blenheim Palace day tour from London.

Departure locations are as follows:

• 07:15: Great Russell Street, outside British Museum main entrance
• 07:30: Outside the Cumberland Hotel, Marble Arch (close by Marble Arch tube station)
• 07:45: Outside Gloucester Road Tube station, meet at the station exit. This is on the District, Circle, and Piccadilly underground lines.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

Return journey:

The tour ends in Central London at Victoria train station. This is one of the largest transportation hubs in London, with many different underground lines that link with the rest of the city.

Tour includes:

• A professional, friendly guide
• Luxury transportation in a 16-seater minibus
• Entrance fees to Blenheim Palace and Downton Abbey sites (Cogges Manor & Bampton Library)
• Guaranteed maximum group size of 16 people

Tour excludes:

• Food, drink
• Gratuities (optional)

Fully refundable and amendable up until 7 days before travel, with flexible booking guarantee! You can view the booking conditions during the booking process, prior to confirmation of any booking

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• Tokyo Disneyland in Tokyo
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By comparison, the Empire State Building ranked No. 41, while the Taj Mahal was No. 31. The Las Vegas Strip was No. 36 in travelers' hearts.

Liz Kellar is a Tennessee Connect reporter. Email  [email protected] .

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