Blenheim Palace News
Discover the latest news and stories from Blenheim Palace, from major events and cultural highlights to exhibitions, heritage updates, and visitor experiences at the World Heritage Site and one of Oxfordshire’s most iconic landmarks.
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Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials returns for 2024
Returning for their second year as organisers, Stable Events is excited to build on the success of the 2023 event, where they saw a record attendance of 28,000 visitors over the four days of the competition.
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OxLEP’s business podcast OxTalks returns for a second series
Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Howard Bentham, OxTalks aims to answer some of the biggest questions in business – from efficiency levels to staff motivation – to support and nurture business growth in Oxfordshire.
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First acts Announced for Blenheim Palace’s Nocturne Live concert series in 2024
The much-loved, multi-million-selling Australian pop group Crowded House, nine-time Grammy-winning US singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, and Mercury and Brit-nominated duo Turin Brakes are the first acts to be announced for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series.
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The Orangery at Blenheim Palace reopens following £2m restoration
The 18th-century Orangery at Blenheim Palace has reopened following the completion of vital £2m restoration works to replace the glass ceiling with timber and slate back to its original design.
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Win a luxury getaway worth £4,000 with The Oxford Collection Summer Competition 2023
The Oxford Collection, in partnership with Blenheim Palace and Bicester Village, has announced its Summer Competition 2023, offering participants a chance to win an exclusive three-day luxury experience in Oxford worth £4,000.
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Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns to the UNESCO World Heritage site this weekend
Triathletes from across the UK will head to Oxfordshire this weekend as this year’s Blenheim Palace Triathlon returns to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Woodstock.
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Blenheim Palace unveils new luxury dining experience
The new restaurant, encompassed by a glass conservatory structure, allows guests to enjoy lunch or afternoon tea with guaranteed views of the Palace, South Lawn and nearby woodland.
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Raymond Blanc to headline Blenheim Palace Food Festival 2023
Raymond Blanc, Chef Patron at Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, is set to headline the Blenheim Palace Food Festival during the Bank Holiday weekend on 27 to 29 May 2023.
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Darwin Escapes unveils plans for Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat
Launched in partnership with Blenheim Palace and nestled beside the estate’s 2,000-acre grounds, the collection of luxury holiday lodges in the heart of Oxfordshire is set to open for Summer 2023.
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Gardeners at Blenheim Estate create 50 acres of wildflower meadows
Visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site this summer will be treated to a kaleidoscope of colourful wildflowers, with over 70 native species on display.
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Blenheim Palace launch free shuttle service with Oxford Bus Company
It forms part of a major drive by Blenheim Palace to provide sustainable transport solutions as part of its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2027.
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Blenheim Estate launches new approach to property development
Blenheim Estate has launched Blenheim Strategic Partners, a new approach to property development that offers a unique package of expertise in land promotion, master planning and development to landowners throughout the country.
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New exhibition reveals hidden wildlife at Blenheim Palace
The stunning display of wildlife photography by award-winning photographer Pete Seaward is set within a recreation of a wooden wildlife hide on the Blenheim estate.
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Drive-in cinema set to return to Blenheim Palace
Following a fantastically popular summer 2020 season, drive-in cinema is set to return to the stunning grounds of Blenheim Palace from 06 May.
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New report reveals Blenheim Palace local economic impact in 2019/20
The newly-released report undertaken by Oxford Brookes Business School has shown a sharp rise in the estate’s contribution to the local economy.
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The Jockey Club to organise Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials from 2021
The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials is a pinnacle of the eventing calendar and normally takes place over four days in September each year.