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Blenheim Palace

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Can one really call Blenheim a "house"? This place is massive, overwhelming, ostentatious, and amazing for all that. A gift from the grateful Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for his victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Designed by Vanbrugh, and completed by Hawksmoor, with grounds by Capability Brown. Birthplace of Winston Churchill. Take your time, there's an awful lot to take in.
Garden: The park around the opulent palace home of the Dukes of Marlborough was laid out by Capability Brown. Formal gardens in French and Italian terraced style, arboretum, rose garden. Unless you have a particular liking for formal gardens, spend your time exploring the park. Or, attend one of the events held in the grounds annually, from jousting to horse trials to crafts fairs. more details ...
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, OX20 1PX

About Blenheim Palace
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: In Woodstock, on the A34
Website: Blenheim Palace
Email: operations@blenheimpalace.com
Phone: 1993 811 091
Fax: 01993 810 570
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Blenheim Palace Photos
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: Birthplace of Winston Churchill
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Great Barn Cottage - 10.1 miles from Blenheim Palace Shipton Under Wychwood, Oxfordshire Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £305

The Haven - 10.4 miles from Blenheim Palace Shipton Under Wychwood, Oxfordshire Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £425

Field End - 10.4 miles from Blenheim Palace Shipton Under Wychwood, Oxfordshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £255

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Nearest Hotels

Macdonald Bear Hotel - 0.4 miles from Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire Stay from: £70.00

The Feathers Hotel - 0.5 miles from Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire Stay from: £80.00

Marlborough Hotel - 0.8 miles from Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire Stay from: £60.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Park House - 0.9 miles from Blenheim Palace Bladon, Oxfordshire From: £59.00

Duke of Marlborough Hotel - 2 miles from Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire From: £100.00

Killingworth Castle Inn - 2.7 miles from Blenheim Palace Woodstock, Oxfordshire From: £70.00

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Woodstock
Tourist Information Centre
Oxfordshire Museum
Park Street
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
England
OX20 1SN
Tel: 01993 813 276
Fax: 01993 813 632
Email: woodstock.vic@westoxon.gov.uk
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