Blenheim Palace (Woodstock)

Having Historic House passes and being close by on holiday a visit to Blenheim was a must. It is worth noting, you absolutely need a whole dy at Blenheim to make the most of it, there is so much to see and do. If you don't have passes to get in then entry is quite pricey £17.50 per adult! Parking is onsite and included within you ticket price. There is plenty so no battle for spaces. The official guide book cost £5 and was well worth the money. Some lovely photos and a lot of information included. These can be obtained at many sites, there are a few kiosks selling them and can be purchased and one of the many gift shops. When we arrived ...  Read the complete review

I've wanted to go to Blenheim Palace for a long time. I had dropped the hints to Mr Tart and last weekend he said we were going on a mystery tour. After all the hints I wasn't too surprised to end up in Blenheim (especially as we were staying with family nearby) but it goes to show that hints can work!! It was still a lovely thought on his part and we ended up having a great time. SOME HISTORY: The land which Blenheim is situated on was originally a royal hunting lodge called Woodstock. John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, was given the land by Queen Anne as a reward for his defeat of the forces of Louis XIV of France at......wait for ...  Read the complete review

Blenheim Palace, Formal Gardens and Park ~~~~~A very brief snippet into its history~~~~~ In the early eighteenth century, Europe was engaged in bitter fighting as the War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714) raged. In 1704, the French King, Louis XIV, sought to knock the Holy Roman Empire out of this conflict by capturing its capital, Vienna. The Grand Alliance (England, Habsburg Empire, Dutch Republic, Portugal, Spain, & the Duchy of Savoy) was determined to retain the Empire and thus, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill (1650-1722) made plans to intercept Louis before his forces and allies could reach Vienna. In one of ...  Read the complete review