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Dominic Hare, CEO, Blenheim - Dominic Hare was born in Liverpool and studied Law at Oxford. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG, he spent the next ten years in corporate finance and investment banking (with Paribas and Barclays Capital), specialising in the media and telecoms sector. He is proud to have helped DJ Chris Evans buy Virgin Radio but also to have helped Bob the Builder buy both Thomas the Tank Engine and Barney the Purple Dinosaur. For 13 years, he served as Finance Director at Blenheim and is now the Chief Executive Officer at Blenheim. At Blenheim, he and the team are delivering an energetic vision of the evolved role of a landed estate today, not an historic anachronism but on the powerhouse of the local economy, custodians and innovators in carbon management and the heartbeat of local life.Organisation
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Britain’s Greatest Palace like you’ve never seen it before
Blenheim Palace announces unique new visitor experiences for 2025
Blenheim Palace named Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at UKinbound’s...
UKinbound, the UK’s leading travel trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism industry (international visitors) – which generated over £31 billion for the UK economy last year – awarded Blenheim Palace the accolade of Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at its Awards for Excellence ceremony on Thursday 26 September.
New book by Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill shows Blenheim Palace as it’s...
Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, twelfth generation of the family, takes readers on a privileged tour of Britain’s Greatest Palace in her latest book, ‘Blenheim – 300 years of Life in a Palace’.
Christmas at Blenheim Palace offers a magical Neverland® themed journey for...
Bookings are now open for the enchanting world of Christmas at Blenheim Palace, where a magical journey awaits. Step into Neverland®, a realm filled with wonder and adventure, as Tinkerbell leads you through the State rooms adorned with fairy dust-kissed baubles and Christmas trees.
Collaboration in Your Sector – a ‘no go’ or are you...
Last Thursday the eyes of the world were on Blenheim Palace as one quarter of the world’s leaders met for the fourth European Political Community summit. It was clear evidence of the power of collaboration in many ways.
Oxfordshire to host European leaders at biggest UK-led summit of the...
Oxfordshire is to take centre stage as around 45 European leaders converge on Blenheim Palace today to discuss some of the most pressing generational issues facing Europe – from ensuring international support for Ukraine, to illegal immigration and security cooperation.
Summer at Britain’s Greatest Palace
Blenheim Palace announce jam-packed summer programme of events and activities
Sir Winston Churchill original siren suit at Blenheim Palace amongst other...
The current exhibition at Blenheim Palace, Icons of British Fashion (running until 30th June), pays homage to one of its own fashion icons, Sir Winston Churchill, who was born at the 300-year-old stately home with a selection of exclusive loans and items.
Blenheim Palace announces annual Jousting Tournament dates
This spring, step back in time at Blenheim Palace as the UNESCO World Heritage Site transforms into an action-packed battlefield for its annual Jousting Tournament.
Blenheim Palace launches fashion afternoon tea and retail collection for Icons of...
To celebrate its largest exhibition to date, Icons of British Fashion, Blenheim Palace has launched a fashionista themed afternoon tea and enhanced its retail offering with a range of special edition gifts and merchandise.
British Living Legends art exhibition to feature in Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has announced the launch of a new art exhibition at the Stables Café that will be on display from Friday 15th March to Monday 3rd June. Visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage Site can marvel at a remarkable series of ‘British Living Legends’ by artist Laura Smith.
British fashion icons take over Blenheim Palace for its biggest exhibition to date
Following the announcement of its upcoming fashion exhibition featuring a line-up of world-class designers and labels, Blenheim Palace has revealed that from 23rd March until 30th June each fashion house will be taking over a significant room in the UNESCO World Heritage site to create Icons of British Fashion.
Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill announce line-up of events...
Blenheim Palace is marking 150 years since the birth of Sir Winston Churchill by celebrating his extraordinary life with an exciting line-up of events including:
An experience with a difference aboard the Nyetimber Bus at Blenheim...
Blenheim Palace has announced that English Sparkling Wine producer Nyetimber is bringing its beautifully reimagined 1968 Routemaster Bus to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and it will be available for exclusive hire.
Blenheim Palace announce February half term activities and free pizza for...
The perfect day-out for families, Blenheim Palace has announced a jam-packed programme of events and activities for all who want to enjoy the outdoors and focus on fun and wellbeing during February half-term next month.
World-renowned designers announced for major new fashion exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has announced the line-up of world-class designers, fashion houses, and labels that will feature in its biggest exhibition to date, Icons of British Fashion, opening in March 2024.
Blenheim Palace ‘mous-terpiece’ broughtto life for lucky competition winner
A budding young artist’s beautifully designed costume has taken pride of place in Blenheim Palace’s spectacular reimagination of Sleeping Beauty.
Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures’ Action Epic “Napoleon” brings Blenheim...
Moviegoers will once again be able to spot Blenheim Palace on the big screen, in the action epic Napoleon film due for release on 22nd November 2023, by Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures. Directed by Ridley Scott, who also serves as one of the producers, and written by David Scarpa, the spectacle-filled film is based on the true story of Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing on the French leader’s rise to prominence and power.
An interview with the creative force behind Palace’s festive themes
The creative talent behind Blenheim Palace’s exquisite indoor Christmas experiences for almost a decade has lifted the lid on the process involved in piecing them together.
Magical indoor trail of Sleeping Beauty is reimagined for modern audience
An award-winning team of costume and set designers has expertly reimagined Blenheim Palace’s festive indoor trail to modernise the story of Sleeping Beauty for a contemporary audience.
Spook-tacular new trail opens at Blenheim Palace for Halloween including a...
Halloween at Blenheim Palace opened its sensational new trail with this spine-chilling message to visitors – “The darker it gets, the spookier it gets”.
Artisan Christmas Market returns to Blenheim Palacenext month with mouthwatering mix...
Blenheim Palace’s Great Court will be transformed into a spectacular Christmas Market next month, with a sumptuous array of produce and crafts on offer.
High standards – first new flagpole for 200 years installed at Blenheim...
Visitors to Britain’s Greatest Palace will once again see the Duke of Marlborough’s standard flying proudly from the rooftop at Flagstaff Gate for the first time in nine months, following the installation of a new 15m flagpole, replacing its 200–year-old predecessor which was removed in January 2023.
Sustainability
Blenheim is fully committed to sustaining, growing and sharing the precious resources of the Estate, the Park and the Palace. It adopts a three-pillar approach to sustainability by being the lifeblood of the local economy, enhancing the lives of local people and sharing this magnificent place to conserve and protect it for future generations.
The Orangery Restaurant is reopening
The newly refurbished Orangery Restaurant is reopening in October
Icons of British Fashion
Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 30th June 2024
Christmas at Blenheim Palace
A fantastic new theme has been announced for Christmas 2024, The story of Sleeping Beauty. Explore the Palace state rooms transformed by the retelling of this classic fairy-tale for a new generation, from the Great Hall filled by a huge glistening Christmas tree to the candle-lit bedchamber where Aurora sleeps, watched over by the Lilac Fairy.
Halloween at Blenheim Palace
Halloween is Creeping Closer…our spooktacular dusk to darkness light trail, that gets scarier as the night gets darker, is perfect for everyone…creep along early with little ones, stalk through the shadows later with bigger kids and there are some serious scares for adults too!
2023 The Story So far
It has been a busy year so far for Blenheim Palace, here are a few key highlights.
Blenheim Palace named Individual Attraction of the Year at UKinbound’s Awards...
UKinbound, a trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism industry.
Design your own Mous-terpiece and see it brought to life by...
Blenheim Palace is calling out to budding young artists and designers to win a fantastic competition which will guarantee a Christmas to remember for all the family.
Blenheim Palace welcomes corporate events to newly restored Orangery
Corporate events with a difference are back as Blenheim Palace announces the reopening of The Orangery following vital £2 million restoration.
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Thursday 14th – Sunday 17th September 2023
Spook-tacular new trail at Blenheim Palace for Halloween 2023 including a...
Halloween at Blenheim Palace is back with a new sensationally spook-tacular trail during autumn half term (20-29 Oct) and tickets are on sale now.
Blenheim Palace launches free Adventure Play ticket offer
Following the launch of its biggest family-themed attraction to date, Blenheim Palace has announced one free Adventure Play ticket for every Palace, Park and Gardens ticket or Annual Pass purchased between 17th August and 20th October 2023*.
Blenheim Palace announces summer of senses programme of activities and events
Engage every sense on a summer adventure to Britain’s Greatest Palace, where there are a myriad of new activities to see, hear, taste, touch and smell.
Blenheim Palace launches Adventure Play Quest for young explorers – with the...
This summer, Blenheim Palace is offering a family the chance to win a unique bumper prize package with the launch of a summer-long Quest inside its Adventure Play, an all-new family attraction.
‘One eye on the past; a larger one to the future’...
Andy Mills, Head Gardener at the world-renowned Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, has revealed bold plans to restore and transform the stunning Formal Gardens at Britain’s Greatest Palace – the biggest change to its 90 acres of gardens in over 100 years.
Dresses to Impress at Palace’s Royal Connections Exhibition
Spectacular costumes from The Crown and Bridgerton, and an original Maid of Honour’s dress from the Queen’s Coronation, are among the stars of a major new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
Knights Heading to Oxfordshire Palace for Jousting Spectacular
Visitors to Blenheim Palace can step back in time to medieval England and immerse themselves in an action-packed weekend of jousting tournaments from Saturday 29th April – Monday 1st May.
Award-winning Oxfordshire Family Firm Bringing Blenheim’s Magical Lost Garden to Life
Blenheim Palace is set to unveil the biggest family-themed attraction in its history next month with the opening of The Lost Garden – a brand-new outdoor Adventure Play experience.
Oxford Fire Crew Helps Remove Palace Flagpole at Blenheim Palace
An Oxford fire crew has helped remove a giant wooden flagpole at Blenheim Palace.
Blenheim Palace Among the UK’s Greenest Attractions
Blenheim Palace has retained its Gold Award from Green Tourism, making them one of the UK’s ‘greenest’ tourist attractions.
Palace’s Starring Role in Endeavour Exeunt
Blenheim Palace had a starring role in ‘Exeunt’ the last ever episode of the highly popular Inspector Morse prequel Endeavour at the weekend.
Hotel Chocolat to Host Easter Chocolate Workshops at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has joined forces with Hotel Chocolat to offer younger visitors the chance to create their very own tasty treats over the Easter weekend (April 4th -13th).
Buy Your Tickets For The Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials
Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials (14 – 17 Sept) is back for 2023 and the box office is now open! Following the news that the event will now be run by the experienced team behind many of your favourite countryside shows, it promises to be an unforgettable experience for all.
Travelling Storyteller to headline Blenheim Palace’s Easter Eggstravaganza
A travelling storyteller is heading to Oxfordshire as part of Blenheim Palace’s Easter Eggstravaganza taking place Friday 7 – Monday 10 April.
Blenheim Palace to Celebrate Royal Connections in 2023
Blenheim Palace will celebrate its centuries-old relationship with the Royal Family in a major new exhibition opening Sunday 19th March.
Blenheim Palace Flower Show
23rd – 25th June 2023 – Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Estate Shepherds Re-launch Thank Ewe Campaign Ahead of Lambing Season
Shepherds on the Blenheim Estate are urging dog owners to act responsibly while visiting the Estate in the run up to lambing season.
Award-winning Photographer Goes Behind the Lens at Blenheim Palace
Award-winning photographer Pete Seaward is giving visitors the chance to go behind the lens as part of a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
Blenheim Palace Podcast Launches New Book Club Series
‘The Blenheim Palace Book Club’, the second series of the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s successful podcasts goes live on Friday 24 February, providing a look at the books inspired by Britain’s Greatest Palace.
Yellow Submarine Confirmed as Blenheim’s Charity of the Year
Blenheim has announced it will be supporting Yellow Submarine as its charity of the year for 2023.
Blenheim Palace to Celebrate Royal Connections in 2023
Blenheim Palace will celebrate its centuries-old relationship with the Royal Family in a major new exhibition opening Sunday 19th March.
Fascinating Social History of Britain’s Greatest Palace to be Revealed Online
Blenheim Palace has teamed up with The Internship Office at the University of Oxford to create a public database chronicling the stories of the people who have lived and worked on the Oxfordshire Estate.
Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire Stage Search and Rescue Training Exercise on our...
Members of Lowland Rescue Oxfordshire carried out a major missing person training exercise on our Estate.
Local Farmers Join Forces with our Estate
The North East Cotswold Farmer Cluster to Help Reduce Flooding and Boost Biodiversity at a Scale Never Seen Before
Discover some of the best autumnal walks on our Estate!
This month from Blenheim Estate, we wanted to share you some of the beautiful autumnal walks on our grounds, along with an update from property about our Park View development.
Blenheim’s Latest News
Dear friends and colleagues,
Blenheim Estate Welcomes New Pedigree Sheep
Pedigree Hampshire Down rams have become the latest members to join our Estate. Our rams are currently six months old and arrived at our 2,000-acre Oxfordshire Parkland, joining our Estate’s 1,000-strong flock of Scotch mules. “We are delighted to welcome a new breed of sheep to our Estate, we think they will be a perfect […]
Blenheim Palace’s Christmas Market to return bigger than ever
Blenheim Palace’s Great Court will be once again transformed into a spectacular Christmas Market from 18 November to 18 December this year.
Blenheim to Host European Transplant and Dialysis Games
Blenheim is set to host three days of competition as part of the European Transplant and Dialysis Games which will arrive in the UK next week (23rd-25th August) for the first time ever.
Hussain Manawer: ‘Life is Sad and Beautiful’ at Blenheim Palace
We are excited to announce that acclaimed poet and mental health campaigner Hussain Manawer will be performing live extracts from his debut poetry collection ‘Life is Sad and Beautiful’ at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday, 11th May.
Blenheim Palace reopening and Spring events
We are so excited to announce that we are fully open again!
Tree-Planting and Yoga on Offer to Staff as Part of Wellbeing...
Staff at Blenheim are being invited to plant a tree and join free weekly yoga classes as part of a campaign to create a healthy workplace environment.
Blenheim Newsletter February 2022
Keeping you up to date with all the latest news from Blenheim
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Become Blenheim Palace’s new Head...
Blenheim Palace are looking to recruit a new Head Gardener – the first time the role has become vacant in 40 years.
Shared Ownership Scheme Offers Hope for Local Home Seekers
Blenheim Estate’s shared ownership scheme at Park View, Woodstock is offering local people an affordable way to buy their own property and stay in the area.
Life on the Estate
Highlighting some of our Apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week.
Palace Cleaners Reach Finals of Tourism Superstars
Blenheim Palace’s dedicated team of cleaners has been nominated to become VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstars of 2022.
Blenheim on Track to Train 100 Apprentices
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) Blenheim has announced it is on track to achieve its goal of training 100 apprentices within 10 years.
Blenheim’s Tree Planting Scheme a ‘Shining Example’ Says Forestry Commission
Blenheim Estate’s commitment to create nine new woodlands and plant more than 270,000 trees has been hailed as a ‘shining example’ by the Forestry Commission.
Blenheim Palace Estate News
Catch up with the latest news from the Blenheim Palace estate.
Blenheim Palace Lake Dredge
As many of you are aware we had planned to dredge the Queen Pool at Blenheim in 2020, however this was put on hold due to the pandemic. The time has allowed us to do work on the lake which now means we can dredge the lake as a wet dredge, rather than the previously […]
Combatting Climate Change: Blenheim’s biggest battle
We are taking up the battle against Climate Change, to ensure that we not only preserve Blenheim for future generations, but also the planet.
Beautiful Blenheim Palace Begins Festive Season with Magical Indoor and Outdoor...
The countdown to Christmas started at Blenheim Palace on Thursday, when hundreds of visitors were wowed by its stunning trails both in the Palace and outside in its iconic Gardens.
Blenheim Estate Grown Christmas Trees
We’re delighted that once again we have estate grown Christmas trees for sale this festive season.
Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life at Blenheim...
A BAFTA award-winning costume and set designer is reimagining the story of The Nutcracker as part of a new festive feature at Blenheim Palace 19 Nov– 3 Jan.
Blenheim this November
As the leaves begin to change this season don’t forget to visit Blenheim Palace in all its glory before its Christmas revamp on the 14th November.
More than a million lights for festive trail at Blenheim Palace
The countdown to Christmas has started and stunning Blenheim Palace is getting ready to welcome its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, between 19 November and 2 January 2022.
Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween Half Term
The autumn air was filled with wonder on Thursday, as hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spook-tacular surprises at the opening night of a new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace.
Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s Stables Café
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti and his wife, actress and artist, Jemma Powell were among guests at the official opening of MASKED, a new photographic exhibition at Blenheim Palace’s Stables Café in aid of children’s charity AT The Bus.
Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support Charity
A sponsored sunrise walk at Blenheim Palace in memory of loved ones has raised more than £2,500 for a grief support charity working with children and young people in Oxfordshire.
Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half Term
Spooky surprises await visitors on a brand-new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace running from 22 – 31 October 2021.
Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest
Things that go bump in the night – and day – will create a spooky half term experience for all the family at Blenheim Palace next month (October 22nd to October 31st).
Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is celebrating all things autumnal over the weekend as part of its brand new Autumn Festival (Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 3rd October).
Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches...
Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley launched his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Blenheim Celebrates ‘Astronomer’ Duke on Autumn Equinox
Blenheim Palace is marking the official start of autumn on Wednesday by showcasing a collection of 18th century telescopes, scientific instruments and handwritten astronomical observations belonging to George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough.
Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research UK Reaches...
Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley will be launching his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace TOMORROW (Wednesday, 22nd September at 11am) as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Cadets Help Blenheim Palace’s Vintage Fire Engine to Shine
A team of cadets from Kidlington Fire Station has been helping bring the shine back to a Victorian horse-drawn fire engine at Blenheim Palace.
Celebrate All Things Autumnal at Blenheim Palace’s Fantastic New Family Festival
Britain’s Greatest Palace is hosting a brand-new Autumn Festival on 24th-26th September and 1st-3rd October.
Make it an Autumn to Remember at Britain’s Greatest Palace
Autumn is the perfect time to experience Blenheim Palace’s vibrant views and red-tinted golden hues – and there is so much more for visitors to enjoy in a packed programme of events.
First Affordable Homes Available at Park View
The first phase of affordable housing has become available at Blenheim Estate Homes’ ground-breaking Park View development in Woodstock.
Picture Palace: Blenheim’s Starring Role in new Cinderella Blockbuster
Blenheim Palace has a leading role in Amazon Prime Video’s new film, Cinderella which launched exclusively around the world in over 240 countries and territories on Friday (September 3rd).
Blenheim Estate Homes Reaches Final of Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year
Blenheim Estate Homes has reached the final of the Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year at the annual Housebuilder Awards.
Palace Showcases Stunning Equine Artworks in new Exhibition
Blenheim Palace is showcasing a series of stunning 19th century equine prints including lithographs and etchings by leading figures of the French Romantic school.
Blenheim Palace Hosts Sunrise Walk for Grief Support Charity
Blenheim Palace is once again offering people the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the Estate as part of a fundraising walk on Saturday, 25th September.
Star-studded Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim Palace to Raise Funds for Oxfordshire...
Zuleika Gallery is staging a new exhibition by Oxford photographer Joanna Vestey at Blenheim Palace’s new Stables Café.
See supercars in action at Blenheim Palace’s first ever ‘live on...
Blenheim Palace will throw open its gates to give car enthusiasts a rare chance to marvel at more than 1,000 super and hypercars next month.
Churchill Birth Room Reopens at Blenheim Palace
The tiny bedroom where Sir Winston Churchill was born has re-opened at Blenheim Palace, after being closed to visitors for more than a year due to the pandemic.