Visit in summer. Not only will the gardens be at their seasonal best, but you will also be able to tour the Private Apartments where the Duke and his family live. If you cannot visit in summer, the Palace and Gardens are open daily from February to October, and various days between October and December. The Palace and Garden are closed from December to February though the Park is open year-round (except on Christmas Day).
Check the calendar for special events during your visit. There are many exciting events at the Palace including jousting, proms, charity events, music and outdoor theatre, so check the calendar to see what's on.
Plan your journey. Blenheim Palace is located in Woodstock, eight miles northwest of Oxford on the A44 (Evesham Road). Free car parking is available. You can also come by train to Oxford or Bicester stations. The Number 20 bus runs every 30 minutes from Oxford train station and Oxford's Gloucester Green coach station to the gates of Blenheim Palace.
Explore the Palace. Wander the magnificent halls admiring the Baroque architecture, marvel at the hand painted ceilings, the gorgeous porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings, and visit the Churchill Exhibition.
Take a guided tour of the Palace. Tours of Blenheim Palace run on most days and are included in the price of your ticket.
Go to the first floor to experience the stories of Blenheim's residents and servants brought to life with state-of-the-art film and projection technology. Entry to this exhibition is included in the Palace, Park and Gardens ticket price.
Enjoy the Gardens and Parkland. The Palace is surrounded by Formal Gardens and 2,100 acres of Parkland including sweeping lawns and a magnificent lake.
Catch the miniature train to the Pleasure Gardens where you can enjoy the Butterfly House and the Marlborough Maze, the world's second largest hedge maze.
