Out near Oxford, Blenheim Palace is among the top stately homes near London for good reason. It’s the only non-royal, non-episcopal English country house to hold the title of palace. ...

Inscribed to World Heritage List: 1987Blenheim Palace Website  ||  UNESCO World Heritage List EntryBlenheim Palace is the only historic house in England that holds the name of “palace” but it ...

Another gorgeous place to visit is Blenheim Palace. Why you should visit? Well, Blenheim Palace is, in fact, a national treasure. It is a World Heritage Site with over 300 ...

Blenheim Palace is a huge country house that is the residence for the Duke of Marlborough. It is most famous for being the birthplace and then the home of Winston ...

The birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill currently the home of the 12th Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is a stunning example of 18th-century Baroque architecture. During your visit, you will ...

Oxford – This architecturally stunning world-famous University City is just over 50 miles from London and has so much to offer. Museums, libraries, churches, theatres, a castle, botanic garden, river ...

The only palace not in Royal hands in England, Blenheim Palace was a gift from Queen Anne to John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough and ancestor of Winston Churchill—who ...

Blenheim Palace is the place to go if you’re looking for one of the best country houses and estates in England. Blenheim was the birthplace of Winston Churchill and is ...

London and England are known for the great British legacy of castles, kings, queens, tales and legends. We suggest visiting the Queen’s home at Buckingham Palace, Britain’s former prison at ...

Another short train journey from Bath is Oxford. Obviously the main attraction in Oxford is the university, which is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of the ...

What a fascinating time capsule of engineering heritage. Combe Mill is the old saw mill for Blenheim Palace - and a living museum par excellence. A working Victorian steam and ...

One of Oxford’s top attractions is Blenheim Palace and its 2,000 acres of landscaped park, so we start off the next day there. Once home to the 12th Duke of ...

Near the tomb of the Unknown Warrior is a plaque to honor Prime Minister Winston Churchill. It was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II on 19th September 1965, the 25th anniversary ...

We didn’t get to visit on our visit but Christmas at Blenheim Palace looks magical! There is an illuminated light trail, beautifully decorated state rooms, vintage fairground rides, and an ...

Journey through the charming villages and green hills of the Cotswolds, which are best experienced by car. The area, north and west of London, comprises nearly 800 square miles and ...

One of the most popular day trips from London is a visit to the famous university town of Oxford. This grand old city has lots of places to see, from ...

The Marlborough Room is named after John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough. John Churchill was a general at the Battle of Blenheim and was one of Britain’s greatest war heroes. ...

For a beautiful and relaxing weekend break in the UK, consider the Cotswolds. Not only is this AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) easily accessible from other cities in southern ...

The commission to design and build the library was won by James Gibbs after the death in 1736 of Nicholas Hawksmoor, who had been responsible for much of nearby Blenheim ...

Wake up early to visit the Cirencester Antiques and Collectibles Market, meandering through the streets of Cirencester to check out the unique statues in the Cirencester Hare Festival. Spend ...

Today on our tour of England we visit the nearby prehistoric monument of Stonehenge, built between 2000 and 3000 B.C. It is one of the most recognizable sites and one ...

The Cotswolds spans nearly 800 square miles, containing numerous quaint villages and expanses of rolling green hills. The area is one of England's most beautiful and it's best experienced with ...

Churchill was born, two months prematurely, at Blenheim Palace into the aristocratic family of the Dukes of Marlborough. The stately home sits on more than 2,000 acres of parkland and is ...

There are also many associated properties in England that you can also visit that offer tickets at discounted prices. or discounted English events. Such as a 25% discount off entry ...

Oxford is also the perfect base from which to explore the beautiful Cotswolds. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Blenheim Palace is also located close to the city and worth ...

Best tours from London. There are several tours that shortly visit Blenheim Palace from London. The best tour that spends more time at Blenheim Palace is this Blenheim Palace, Downton ...

The Blenheim Palace website provides directions on how to get there from London. I took the train from London Paddington to Oxford, spent the morning exploring Oxford for a few hours, ...

On this same excursion, at just 1.5 hours from London, you will also have the chance to visit the grand Blenheim Palace with a guided tour of its many rooms. ...

The after-dark illuminated trail will sparkle once again in the picture-perfect Blenheim Palace gardens. Pause for a moment of reflection and gaze the mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden ...

More than a million lights, lasers and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun through Blenheim Palace’s picture-perfect gardens. Discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees ...

Of course, 31 October brings the spooky season and this year’s events don’t disappoint. From terrifying mazes at Hever Castle and themed trails and afternoon tea at Blenheim Palace, to ...