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Blenheim Palace: New immersive experiences in 2025

By October 29, 2024 Article

Discover the sights, sounds, and stories like never before

Blenheim Palace, one of the UK’s most iconic World Heritage Sites, launches exclusive new visitor experiences in 2025. Unique tours  to explore parts of the palace and grounds previously unseen, all while supporting the largest restoration project in the site’s history. Here’s what to look forward to in the year ahead.

Exclusive rooftop views over Blenheim Palace

Starting in Spring 2025, Blenheim Palace will open a limited-time rooftop viewing platform. From here, visitors will enjoy breathtaking views of the Oxfordshire countryside, including the renowned Column of Victory. This is a rare opportunity to see the palace from above, a vantage point revealing the intricate layout of the estate like never before.

Explore Blenheim Palace life below stairs

Step back into history with the “Life Below Stairs” experience, a guided tour beneath the palace where visitors can explore the hidden world of the palace’s servants. This journey includes the historic kitchens, bustling with sights and sounds from a royal visit. Stories of the kitchen staff, gardeners, and butlers from the 1890s bring Blenheim’s vibrant past to life, sharing an authentic glimpse into the lives of those who kept the palace running.

Discover hidden treasures in the family apartments

Unlock private areas with “Family Treasures,” an extended State Room tour through some of the grandest rooms in the palace. Follow in the footsteps of dukes and duchesses as you explore the Dining Room, the Smoking Room featuring George Stubbs’ portrait of a tigress, and the Grand Cabinet, which boasts a priceless collection of family portraits. Each space, typically reserved for family occasions, offers a remarkable journey into Blenheim’s illustrious history.

Supporting Blenheim Palace’s £10.4M restoration project

These exclusive experiences help fund Blenheim’s largest-ever restoration project. The ongoing £10.4M roof restoration will preserve the palace’s historic architecture and safeguard it for future generations. Every visitor contributes directly to this monumental project, which aims to complete by 2026. To learn more, visit Blenheim Palace Restoration.

Seasonal menus highlight Oxfordshire’s local produce

Alongside these unique experiences, Blenheim Palace restaurants have launched new seasonal menus. Celebrating local flavours, each menu draws from nearby suppliers within 20 miles of the estate, featuring delicious dishes such as Roasted Blenheim Beetroot and Braised Shank of Blenheim Lamb. From the Orangery’s afternoon teas to the Walled Garden Pizzeria’s pizzas, visitors can savour the very best of Oxfordshire.

Visit Blenheim to start planning your visit and secure tickets for these once-in-a-lifetime experiences. With an annual pass, guests enjoy free return visits all year round.

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