4th December 2023

Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures’ Action Epic “Napoleon” brings Blenheim Palace back to the big screen

Moviegoers will once again be able to spot Blenheim Palace on the big screen, in the action epic Napoleon film due for release on...
19th October 2023

Artisan Christmas Market returns to Blenheim Palacenext month with mouthwatering mix of crafts and produce

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.
18th October 2023

High standards – first new flagpole for 200 years installed at Blenheim Palace

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...
18th October 2023

2023 The Story So far

It has been a busy year so far for Blenheim Palace, here are a few key highlights.
25th September 2023

Blenheim Palace named Individual Attraction of the Year at UKinbound’s Awards for Excellence 2023

UKinbound, a trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism industry.
19th September 2023

Design your own Mous-terpiece and see it brought to life by BAFTA award-winning prop maker

Blenheim Palace is calling out to budding young artists and designers to win a fantastic competition which will guarantee a Christmas to remember for...
29th August 2023

Spook-tacular new trail at Blenheim Palace for Halloween 2023 including a headless horseman, werewolves and a vampire’s crypt

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.
30th March 2023

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...
28th March 2023

Oxford Fire Crew Helps Remove Palace Flagpole at Blenheim Palace

An Oxford fire crew has helped remove a giant wooden flagpole at Blenheim Palace.
27th March 2023

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.
20th March 2023

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.
9th March 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.
27th February 2023

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.
23rd February 2023

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.
23rd February 2023

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...
15th February 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.
27th January 2023

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...
15th November 2022

Blenheim’s Latest News

Dear friends and colleagues,
18th August 2022

Things keep going Bump in the Night in Oxford

Visitors to Oxford can experience the spooky secrets of the city again this summer, with the return of public ghost tours.
7th June 2022

City Sightseeing Oxford launch walking tours with a difference for visitors

Visitors to Oxford can now discover the city’s hidden gems via flexible "hop-on, hop-off" walking tours.
22nd November 2021

Beautiful Blenheim Palace Begins Festive Season with Magical Indoor and Outdoor Light Trails

The countdown to Christmas started at Blenheim Palace on Thursday, when hundreds of visitors were wowed by its stunning trails both in the Palace...
8th June 2021

An Opportunity To Guide And Direct The Future Of A Unique Museum

CHAIR THE SOLDIERS OF OXFORDSHIRE MUSEUM, WOODSTOCK, OXFORDSHIRE The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum holds at its core the rich histories of the two former...
19th April 2021

Investigating The Paranormal: Live!

A virtual ghost hunt with Haunted Happenings. Oxford Castle & Prison has joined forces with Haunted Happenings to bring ghost hunters the most Spooktacular...
12th February 2021

Blenheim Palace Carries Out Emergency Roof Repairs as Part of Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

A team of conservation contractors is carrying out emergency repair work to fix leaking leadwork on the roof of Blenheim Palace with a grant...
17th July 2020

Positive Steps to Recovery With… Kate Del Nevo of Bodleian Libraries

1. Contract Reassurance. University of Oxford and the venues have adopted a pandemic / COVID-19 clause which will give clients some reassurance about our...
1st July 2020

‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ Re-opens to Visitors

Blenheim Palace is set to open its doors to visitors again from Saturday, 4th July.
1st June 2020

Blenheim Palace Park and Gardens re-open

As some of you may have already heard the news that we are re-opening our park and gardens from this weekend.
3rd April 2020

#stayconnected

During this uncertain time we want to stay available and connected to our community virtually.
20th March 2020

Ashmolean: A message from our director

The Ashmolean’s doors have been open since 1683, so it was difficult to close them this week.
15th November 2019

Blenheim Estate Office Wins Oxford Preservation Trust Award

The Blenheim Estate Office has been recognised in the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2019.
4th October 2019

Book Now: A Taste of Pompeii

Join author of The Classical Cookbook Sally Grainger as she shares her knowledge of classical Roman recipes adapted for the contemporary cook, painting a...
17th September 2019

Blenheim Estate Homes Unveils Long-Term Legacy Principals for Developments

Blenheim Estate Homes has unveiled a ground-breaking set of commitments which set new standards in landowner legacy development.
17th September 2019

Blenheim’s Economic Impact Passes £100m Milestone

A newly-released report undertaken by Oxford Brookes Business School on behalf of Blenheim has revealed that Blenheim is contributing more than £100m annually to...
15th July 2019

The Play’s the Thing – Shakespeare to Bring £5m Boost to Local Economy

Blenheim Palace CEO Dominic Hare believes this summer’s Shakespeare festival could boost the local economy by up to £5m.
1st July 2019

Nature-Inspired Jeweller Wins Blenheim’s FAB Startup Business Award

A jeweller whose work is inspired by the natural world was announced the winner of this year’s FAB Startup Business Award at Blenheim Palace...
15th May 2019

Blenheim Launches Search for New Business Entrepreneurs

Blenheim is inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.
26th April 2019

Blenheim Joins Forces With Farming Charity

Blenheim is working with an Oxfordshire-based farming charity to host working visits for people with learning disabilities and autism.
10th April 2019

Sane’s Black Dog Visits Churchill’s Birthplace

SANE, a mental health charity, will be bringing a four-foot-tall statue of a black dog called Sirius to Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir...
20th March 2019

Blenheim Bursary Boost for Local Good Causes

A number of local charities and good causes are set to benefit from a £50,000 charity and community bursary set up by Blenheim.
26th February 2019

Leading Oxfordshire Business Network Hosts Event at Blenheim Palace

B4 – the Oxford Business Network - recently hosted an innovative forum at Blenheim Palace in the Marlborough Room.
4th February 2019

Circus Theme for 2019 Blenheim Palace Flower Show

This year’s Blenheim Palace Flower Show, which will run from Friday 21 June – Sunday 23 June, 2019, will have a circus theme.
29th January 2019

Blenheim Palace Launches Search to Find Lost Fire Engine

Blenheim Palace has launched a nationwide search to try and track down one of its old fire engines.
16th January 2019

Residents Enjoy First Christmas in Long Hanborough’s Affordable Homes

A young family was among the first residents to spend Christmas in their new home at Long Hanborough, as part of Blenheim’s affordable housing...
2nd January 2019

Product Launches at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace has been playing host to monarchs, the aristocracy and heads of state for more than three centuries. Today the 2,000 acre UNESCO...
11th December 2018

Blenheim Estate Begins Work on New Community Development

Blenheim Estate, with its partner Pye Homes, has begun work on the new housing development east of Woodstock.
28th November 2018

First Keys Handed Over for Affordable Homes

The first new residents have moved into Blenheim’s ground-breaking affordable housing scheme at Long Hanborough.
20th November 2018

Blenheim Apprentices Nominated for Award

Two recently graduated apprentices from Blenheim have been nominated for awards.
5th November 2018

Blenheim Launches £50,000 Bursary for Local Charities & Projects

Blenheim is launching a bursary of up to £50,000 which will be made available to local charities and projects in 2019.
22nd October 2018

Economic Study Shows Blenheim’s Positive Impact on Local Economy

A new study by the Oxford Brookes Business School has underlined Blenheim’s ongoing positive impact on the economy.
9th October 2018

New Apprentices Join Blenheim’s Human Resources Team

Two new apprentices have joined Blenheim’s Human Resources team.
30th August 2018

2019 Corporate Hospitality Events at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace has an exciting series of high profile events taking place in 2019 which provide the perfect opportunity for corporate visitors to offer...
28th August 2018

Blenheim Shepherd on the Lookout for New Apprentice

Blenheim’s head shepherd is on the lookout for a new apprentice. 33 applications have been received for the apprenticeship with interviews taking place in...
16th August 2018

Blenheim Gives Start-Ups a Chance to Shine

The winners of a new start-up scheme aimed at encouraging entrepreneurs will be launching their product ranges at Blenheim Palace from the August Bank...
9th July 2018

Blenheim Reveals Startup Winners

Blenheim has announced the first two winners of its new start up scheme for budding businesses and local entrepreneurs.
25th May 2018

New Estate Office With ‘Finest View in England’

Blenheim’s newly-opened Estate Office offers its staff the chance to gaze out across the finest view in England.
8th May 2018

Home Farm Development Highly Commended At Oxfordshire Property Awards

The new Home Farm housing development in Bladon has been highly commended at the Oxfordshire Property Festival Awards.
26th March 2018

Blenheim Palace Wins World’s Best Event Venue

Blenheim Palace Hospitality has claimed the title of ‘The World’s Best Event Host Venue’ at the Prestigious Star Awards 2018.
8th March 2018

Blenheim on the Hunt for Entrepreneurs

Blenheim is launching a new competition to encourage local entrepreneurs and start- up businesses by offering them a contract and expert mentoring skills.
2nd March 2018

Blenheim Leads Charge to Drive Down Emissions

Blenheim has unveiled the first of a fleet of new electric vehicles as part of its commitment to become a net green energy generator.
19th February 2018

Blenheim Unveils Radical New Affordable Housing Scheme

Blenheim has unveiled a radical new development scheme which could revolutionise the concept of affordable housing.
9th January 2018

Blenheim Gains ‘one to Watch’ Status in Best Companies List

Blenheim has achieved ‘One to Watch’ status in the prestigious 2018 Best Companies to Work For list.
2nd January 2018

‘Behind the Scenes’ at Blenheim Palace

Discover the real ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Blenheim Palace, in a fascinating limited edition tour for 2018. ‘Restoration & Conservation’ will be the theme...
18th December 2017

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...
18th December 2017

University Survey Reveals Blenheim Palace’s Impact on UK Economy

A new university survey has revealed Blenheim Palace contributes nearly £90m to the economy annually.
19th September 2017

Blenheim Palace Welcomes New Member of Corporate Team

Blenheim Palace are pleased to appoint Susannah Gardiner to their corporate events team.