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Blenheim Palace Description
Blenheim Palace in Woodstock is the seat of the dukes of Marlborough, the Spencer-Churchill family, and birthplace of Winston Churchill. The spacious parkland includes a large lake and bridge which can be visited without having to buy an entrance ticket. The magnificent palace, with its economical layout, was built between 1701 and 1724 for John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, under the direction of the architect, John Vanbrugh, and with the financial support of Queen Anne, who wished to express her thanks to the Duke for his victory in 1704 over the French at the Battle of Blenheim (actually the Battle of Höchstädt). From the main building, with its neo-Classical columned entrance-hall, quadrantal annexs with crowned corner-towers
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Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Renaissance;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical;  Decorative arts display;  Paintings, art collections;  Garden or botanic display;  Historic site;  Christian sites;  Architecture - Baroque or Rococo;  UNESCO World Heritage Site
Address
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock OX20 1PX
United Kingdom
Hours
March 21 to November 2
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:3010:30
Closed17:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:3017:30
Cost
Adult16.50
Concession or reduced rate13.50
Child10.00
Family44.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission 4:45 pm.
A visit to the park and lake requires no ticket.
Family ticket available.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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