Spring

16^th February

Blenheim Palace Opens for
‘The Victorians at Blenheim Palace’

16^th - 29^th February

Victorian Technology - Railways and Telephones at Blenheim Palace

Half Term exhibition with displays from the Great Western Railway Society and Milton Keynes Museum. Discover what the Victorians did for Blenheim Palace; the development of the telephone system and who brought the railway to Woodstock. Inside the Palace, learn about the 8th Duke’ s pioneering experiments with telephones and electricity in the exciting visitor experience ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’ . PPG + P&G

21^st - 24^th March
(Easter Weekend)

Blenheim Palace Easter Egg Challenge

Join in the family fun with the fifth annual Easter Egg Challenge at Blenheim Palace, including face painting and story telling. Follow the trail of clues around the beautiful Pleasure Gardens; will they be in the Marlborough Maze, Butterfly House or the Blenheim Bygones Exhibition? Complete the hunt and you will receive a delicious chocolate Easter Egg. P&G

5^th - 20^th April

Victorian Games in the Pleasure Gardens

Take a ride on the miniature train to the Pleasure Gardens for Victorian themed family activities and entertainment including traditional Victorian games, Punch & Judy, story telling and a Brass Band. P&G

3^rd - 5^th May
(May Bank Holiday)

Jousting and the Victorians
Featuring ‘The Knights of Royal England’

Blenheim Palace brings the elegance of Victorian leisure to the South Lawn with a re-enactment of a great Jousting contest that took place at Earl’ s Court in 1912. Picnic on the South Lawn and enjoy the activities including archery, falconry displays and storytelling. P&G

10^th May

Ferrari Owners Club - Spring Picnic

Spectacular gathering of more than 100 Ferraris parked in and adjoining The Great Court - featuring the early V12 cars up to the most modern models from the range. P&G

24^th May - 8^th June

Henry Taunt Exhibition.

An exhibition of the celebrated Victorian Oxford based photographer which brings together his photographs of the local area. (With kind permission of English Heritage NMR). Displayed in the Stables Courtyard and throughout the Palace. Family tours are available inside the Palace. PPG + P&G

24^th - 26^th May (Whitsun Holiday)

Living Heritage Oxfordshire Craft Fair

(Whitsun Holiday) A country craft show held at Blenheim Palace including some of the finest craftsmen, artists and designers in the country. Live demonstrations include glass blowing, wood carving and lace-making. P&G

Summer

7^th & 8^th June

Blenheim Palace Triathlon

This is a great day out for spectators - make sure you bring your friends and family along. Blenheim Palace will provide a stunning backdrop to the event and will be open for Palace tours throughout the day.

Admission included for spectators. P&G

N.B. Please note that activity takes place within the Great Court and therefore admission procedures could be affected.

27^th - 29^th June

Wakestock 2008

Europes largest Wakeboard music festival. 3 days of world class wakeboarding, the world’ s fastest growing watersport, in the spectacular grounds at Blenheim Palace. This event includes a whole host of the most current live music acts and DJ's performing across 3 stages. Separate admission prices apply. For more information visit www.wakestock2007.co.uk

19^th July - 31^st August

Victorian Servants and Domestic Service at Blenheim Palace.

Summer holiday costumed entertainment in the Great Court and Pleasure Gardens. Trails of the grounds show the daily duties of servants and domestic service’ s at the Palace during the Victorian era. Show and tell activities and entertainment in the Great Court including Victorian bicycles and Dandy Chargers. Visit the Blenheim Bygones Exhibition in the Pleasure Gardens with tools and artefacts from years gone by. PPG + P&G

19^th July

Battle Proms evening picnic concert

The Battle Proms is an outdoor concert expertly bringing together sound, light and spectacle with a unique combination of superb classical music, 200 cannons, cavalry displays and impressive fireworks. Spectacular spitfire flying display in 2008. Visit www.battleproms.com Separate admission prices apply.

25^th - 27^th July

The 50^th CLA Game Fair

The hugely popular CLA Game Fair returns to Blenheim Palace every four years. Highly rated by families as well as country sport enthusiasts with major food, equestrian and gardening exhibitions plus fun features demonstrating conservation and new activities in the countryside alongside all the traditional country sports shows.

Palace, Park and Gardens open as usual.

Visit www.gamefair.co.uk Separate admission prices apply.

8^th - 10^th August

Jousting and the Victorians
Featuring ‘The Knights of Royal England’

Blenheim Palace brings the elegance of Victorian leisure to the South Lawn with a re-enactment of a great Jousting contest that took place at Earl’s Court in 1912. Picnic on the South Lawn and enjoy the activities including archery, falconry displays and storytelling. P&G

13^th - 17^th August

Imperial Ice Stars Present ‘Sleeping Beauty on Ice’

A Big-Top Tent brings this magical ice performance to the Park at Blenheim Palace. Both matinee and evening performances will be available. Visit www.imperialicestars.com

Separate admission prices apply.

23^rd - 25^th August
(August Bank Holiday)

Living Heritage Oxfordshire Craft Fair

The country craft show returns to Blenheim Palace and includes some of the finest craftsmen, artists and designers in the country. Live demonstrations include glass blowing, wood carving and lace-making. P&G

Autumn

11^th - 14^th September

Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is one of the world's premier three-star three-day events. Set in the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace, the horse trials offer a fabulous opportunity to see some of the world's finest riders and their horses compete against one another in a truly spectacular environment.

Palace, Park and Gardens open as usual.

Visit www.blenheim-horse.co.uk

Separate admission for the Horse Trials.

21^st September

Classic Car and Motorcycle Show

A spectacular gathering of more than 200 classic cars and motorcycles - from vintage through to classic modern marques as well as Kit and Custom Cars and much more. A great day out for the classic car enthusiast. P&G

28^th September

Bike Blenheim Palace (P)

An exciting new autumn event to be staged in conjunction with British Cycling. Watch Elite and Club Cyclists compete during the morning and then enjoy the challenge as the three route distances through the Park are opened for everyone to enjoy at their leisure - a great family opportunity to enjoy the supreme beauty of the world heritage Park. An event village with demonstrations and traders will help support the day and promote cycling awareness to everyone. P&G

25^th October - 2^nd November

A Victorian Halloween at Blenheim Palace

Half term costumed entertainment in the Great Court. Victorian stories and fun-filled spooky activities for all the family.

PPG + P&G

Winter

15^th Nov - 14^th December

Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is decorated for Christmas with a Victorian theme. Estate-grown Christmas trees sparkle in the Great Court and elegant decorations adorn the State Rooms. PPG + P&G

21^st - 23^rd November

Living Crafts for Christmas

Celebrating the best of British crafts, there is no better place to stock up on presents and stocking fillers. Find unusual gifts from amongst a stunning range of the highest quality work created by around ninety of the country’ s top craftspeople. P&G

Advanced tickets available.

13^th & 14^th December

Festive entertainment at the Palace

Traditional carols and festive music to celebrate Christmas and the end of the season. PPG + P&G

15^th December

Blenheim Palace and Gardens closed for the winter.

Park remains open daily (except Christmas Day).

All events listed are provisional bookings. The details of these events may change. Please check prior to your visit.

PPG: Palace, Park and Gardens ticket required to access event

P&G: Park & Gardens ticket required to access event

PPG + P&G: Denotes activity inside the Palace as well as the Park & Gardens.