Leisure
We all need some R & R now and then. Here you can find content relating to Leisure activities such as visitor attractions, spas and health clubs, sports and more.
In Conversation With Actor Paul Blackthorne
Paul Blackthorne is an English actor. Although born in Shropshire, England, he spent his early childhood on British Military bases in both England and Germany and briefly attended school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Blackthorne broke into acting via television commercials in England.
Ashmolean: A message from our director
The Ashmolean’s doors have been open since 1683, so it was difficult to close them this week.
Blenheim staff hand over giant cheque to loneliness charity
Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £15,885 to The Archway Foundation, an Oxfordshire loneliness charity, after a year-long fundraising initiative.
£9m Project to Save Finest View in England
A massive civil engineering project to help save the ‘finest view in England’ is set to get under way at Blenheim Palace later this year.
Blenheim staff hand over giant cheque to loneliness charity
Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £15,885 to The Archway Foundation, an Oxfordshire loneliness charity, after a year-long fundraising initiative.
Janette Cardy
Richard Rosser chats to Janette Cardy about her inspirational sporting background and how she bounced back from a near-death experience.
B4 podcast: An interview with Dominic Hare & Grant Hayward
Can a business thrive if it’s not challenging itself to be more responsible?
Winter Fashion on Show at Blenheim Palace
Rose Lyburn, founder of the Casa Rose Fashion Experience, chose Blenheim Palace’s Orangery as the setting for launching her boutique’s Winter Fashion Collection.
Blenheim Estate Office Wins Oxford Preservation Trust Award
The Blenheim Estate Office has been recognised in the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2019.
Apprentice Nicole’s Adventure in Wonderland
Customer Services Apprentice, Nicole Nielsen-Pike, is to take on the starring role in Blenheim Palace’s ‘Alice in the Palace’ festive celebrations.
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 vibrant picture of wining and dining in the ancient world.
Another tournament in the back of the net
On a summer’s afternoon on the 8th August, Freeths Solicitors’ Annual Football Tournament was under way. This year saw the tournament grow to 20 teams with over 170 people attending, which made for one big BBQ, all in aid of charity.
Putting the Villa in Vilamoura!
Just a three hour flight from London and a 30 minute drive, Vilamoura is a fantastic destination for a short break or a longer, more relaxing holiday. With an abundance of fantastic restaurants, beaches and leisure activities on your doorstep, it’s an unmissable destination if you’re looking for the perfect getaway.
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.