Situated in Woodstock, an historic market town north west of Oxford, lies
the magnificent Blenheim Palace. The estate extends to 4,998 hectares and
is made up of farmed land, woodland, parkland, lakes and stunning formal
gardens.
Blenheim Palace was built for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in
recognition of his great victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim
in 1704. The Palace, designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, is one of the largest,
finest private houses in the country and contains a superb collection of
tapestries, paintings, sculptures and fine furniture set in the magnificent
gilded State Rooms.
Blenheim Palace has a wide offering of hospitality services from conferences
and marquee events to an elegant dinner held in the State Apartments. The
Long Library boasts the longest private room in any British stately home
and can dine up to 320 guests. Dinners can also be held in The Orangery
overlooking the private Italian Garden. The facilities are now being
extended and redeveloped
and the new arrangements will open in May 2004. Blenheim Palace will then
be the largest and most spectacular venue in the area.
Please visit our website which contains the latest visitor information
and calendar of special events. We look forward to welcoming you for your
experience
of a truly special and memorable day out.
Click
here to see up and coming events at Blenheim Palace
www.blenheimpalace.com
