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Situated just 8 miles from Oxford on the A44, Blenheim Palace, it's Formal Gardens and Park were created a World Heritage site in 1987, is the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and was the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Set in beautiful parkland of 2100 acres, which was landscaped by 'Capability' Brown in 1760's, the Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns and formal gardens. The imposing scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced within, by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room.

As well as visiting Blenheim Palace, the palace has a wide offering of hospitality services from conferences and marquee events to an elegant dinner held in the State Apartments, catering for up to 300 guests.

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Opening Times: Blenheim Palace and Formal Gardens are open daily until 29th October and Wednesdays through to Sundays from 1st November until 10th December. The park is open daily 9am - 6pm throughout the year except Christmas day, the palace is open daily 10.30am - 5:30pm, with last admission at 4.45pm and the formal gardens open at 10am - 6pm.
Getting There: Approaching Oxford on the M40, exit at junction 9 and follow signs to Blenheim. From other directions take the A44 exit from the Oxford by-pass. There is unlimited free car parking for cars and coaches. The nearest British Rail main line station is Oxford. The number 20 bus runs from there to Woodstock at approximately 30 minute intervals.
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Blenheim Palace
Woodstock Oxfordshire

Getting ThereApproaching Oxford on the M40, exit at junction 9 and follow signs to Blenheim. From other directions take the A44 exit from the Oxford by-pass. There is unlimited free car parking for cars and coaches. The nearest British Rail main line station is Oxford. The number 20 bus runs from there to Woodstock at approximately 30 minute intervals.