Blenheim Palace, home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, is an English Baroque masterpiece and a World Heritage Site, with fine furniture, sculpture, paintings and tapestries set in magnificent gilded state rooms overlooking sweeping lawns and formal gardens.
The Palace is set in 2,100 acres of parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and offering walks with beautiful views over the lake and through the trees. Take the train through the Park to the Pleasure Gardens, containing the Marlborough Maze and adventure play area, and the butterfly house with its tropical planting and brilliantly-coloured butterflies. |
Address:
Woodstock
Oxfordshire
OX20 1PX
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