
Limited Edition VIP Tickets On Sale: England’s Finest View Lights Up For Christmas
A limited number of VIP tickets have gone on sale for the unmissable Christmas at Blenheim light trail. The special VIP package available from 22 – 23 December includes Fast Track Entry, First Entry onto the Trail, Exclusive VIP Packing at Flagstaff Car Park and Mulled Wine/ Hot Chocolate on the trail.
The VIP package, £50 per person, is available for the 4pm slot only on Friday 22 December and Saturday 23 December and must be purchased in advance.
Following fantastic reviews, the finest view in England is aglow once more until 1 January 2018. Blenheim Palace’s 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscape and Formal Gardens has been transformed into an illuminated wonderland with incredible projections, immersive soundscapes and interactive scenes.
The magical trail winds through the landscape, highlighting Blenheim Palace’s rich history, all with the magic and wonder of the festive season. New and returning visitors can expect to see the trail take a different path, allowing them to discover and interact with the festive scenes and seasonal experiences in a new way.
The trail once more winds along the Great Lake, which will have four different scenes of floating brilliance including 300 illuminating boats crossing from side to side.
The iconic lake will also feature a giant Ducal crown, based on the Duke of Marlborough’s own formal crown. The magnificently lit crown will tower above the audience with a 20m fountain erupting from its centre.
Once more the rushing Cascades will be transformed into a festive wonder, this time the giant waterfall will be covered in flames!
Enchanting for all, the creative take on Santa’s toy workshop will see the Palace’s lakeside Boathouse become a hive of activity. A small pause along the path with allow visitors to hear the sounds of elves busying away making toys for Santa to deliver on his sleigh on Christmas Eve.
The trail has been specially designed for visitors of all ages to enjoy. The Great Outdoors made magical.
- For bookings and information see: www.blenheimpalace.com/christmas
- VIP Tickets from £50pp
- VIP Limited Tickets available for 22 & 23 December
- Standard tickets available from £16.50 Adult, £10.50 Child
VIP Package Available for one weekend only, includes:
- Fast track entry
- First entry onto the trail
- Exclusive parking in Flagstaff car park (metres from the entrance)
- Two drinks tokens for mulled wine or hot chocolate on the trail per person.
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