Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a grand building in the town of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK. In a way, it was designed to . It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

History

The palace was built to a great victory over the French at Blenheim, in 1704. The great country home was designed by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor. It has a park that was landscaped by Capability Brown.

Blenheim was the home of John Churchill, who was the 1st Duke of Marlborough. His successors still live in the palace.

Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim.

Blenheim Palace and its grounds were named a World Heritage Site, in 1987.

Related pages

  • List of World Heritage Sites of the United Kingdom

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Jeffrey James
12 October 2014
Really beautiful grounds! Dog friendly outside of the palace. The palace interior was beautiful, but only one floor to walk in. The Ai weiwei exhibition was random & out of place in its surroundings.
Steve A
26 August 2014
If you are traveling to Oxford or the Cotswolds you owe it to yourself to visit Blenheim Palace. The home of the Duke of Marlboro is one of the grandest homes in England not belonging to the Queen.
Gordon Payne
17 September 2016
Come in through the Woodstock gate for a breathtaking and unique view of the house and grounds - £25 seems a lot but it's great value
Filmsquare
23 August 2013
The lakes of Blenheim Palace were used for a brief scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) in which Harry looks into Prof. Snape's memories and sees him being bullied by James Potter
Kirsty Allen
3 March 2016
Don't miss the cafe, the cakes are delicious. Especially the carrot cake. They also do soy milk and gluten free cakes.
JNET
10 April 2015
Stunning estate and grounds. Don't just enjoy the palace. Venture out to the fountains and walk about to the various gardens.
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