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Oxfordshire
- Blenheim Palace
2010 dates and details to be confirmed.Below are examples of past festivities
Ghosts in the Gardens
There are ghostly goings-on at Blenheim Palace this Halloween Half-Term 24th October - 1st November, when a ghost trail will take place in the Pleasure Gardens. Ghost hunters can explore the gardens where Halloween activities will take place including face-painting and pumpkin carving. Spooky family tours of the Palace's State Rooms will entertain (or petrify!) the whole family and you can meet ghosts of the Palace's intriguing past in 'Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story'.
There are some very spooky ghosts from Blenheim Palace's rich past, hidden in the ghost trail around the Pleasure Gardens. Find all 15 ghosts, fill in the ghost trail activity sheet and you will be entered into a prize draw to win a family ticket!
You can have a go at Pumpkin making in the Pleasure Gardens Café by purchasing your own pumpkin to gouge out and create a spooky design to take home with you. Heart FM's Heart Angels will be on hand providing free spooky face painting, or why not petrify your closest friends or family by decorating your own piece of scary pottery with 'Pottering about' from 11am to 4pm. Additional prices applies for pottery and pumpkin activities.
While you are in the Pleasure Gardens have a go at mini golf, visit the Butterfly House, or explore the Giant Maze, but don't get lost as you never know who you might come face to fact with!
Tel: +44 (0)8700 60 20 80 Fax: +44 (0)1993 810570
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Snow Scene at Blenheim Palace
Christmas Nostalgia - Toys, Treats and Treasures
2010 dates and details to be confirmed.Below are examples of past festivities
14 Nov – 13 Dec 2009
Enjoy heart-warming memories of Christmas for the festive season at Blenheim Palace with “Christmas Nostalgia – Toys, Treats and Treasures” taking place Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. The magnificent Palace will be decorated with elegant displays bringing to life childhood memories of Christmas including magnificent Christmas trees and treasured yuletide gifts of antique toys, teddy bears, and train sets. In the Great Court Christmas trees will sparkle in the colonnades, offering visitors a simply magical experience.
Inside the Palace glowing fires in the State Rooms will provide a warm welcome to this unique Baroque Palace. Twinkling Christmas trees in the Great Hall and the Long Library will be adorned with treats and treasures of ‘Christmas nostalgia’, and in the Saloon the Marlborough family’s spectacular Christmas table decorated for a delightful ‘teddy bears feast’ with all the fruits and spices associated with Christmas time. Carol singers, organists and brass bands will bring the music of Christmas to life on Sundays until 13th December.
Additional activities for the festive season:
Living Crafts for Christmas
20th – 22nd November
This festive craft show is one of the highlights of the year at Blenheim Palace, turning the courtyards into a veritable winter wonderland with 90 stalls showcasing the best of British produce.
Special Festive music to celebrate the end of the season
12th - 13th December
To celebrate Christmas at Blenheim Palace, enjoy carol singing and a silver band performing in the Long Library. Admission included within a Palace, Park & Gardens ticket. T08700 602080 or visit www.blenheimpalace.com
Christmas Shopping
Blenheim Palace’s shops provide an array of beautiful Christmas decorations, elegant gifts and festive fare such as honey, chutneys and jams and a specially selected range of liqueurs, Champagne & wines, books, handcrafts, a new range of toiletries and luxurious jewellery arts and crafts.. T01993 810 553/555
Festive Sunday Lunches and Festive Afternoon Teas
Seasonal menus will be available daily in the Water Terraces Cafe, and traditional Sunday lunches can be booked in the Indian Room or Orangery until 13th December. A three-course lunch with a glass of wine and coffee is available at £24.95/ person. Lunches are available from midday to 3pm.
New festive afternoon teas are available to book during the Christmas season at £42/ couple which include delicious seasonal treats, turkey sandwiches, mini mince pies and a glass of champagne or Winter Pimm's. To book call 01993 813 874 or email sales@blenheimhospitality.com
Winter Walks in the Park
Blenheim Palace is set in over 2000 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped Parkland and during the winter closed season, the stunning Park remains open for winter walks. There are breathtaking views from Vanbrugh's Grand Bridge across the magnificent lake and rolling parkland and the Pleasure Gardens Cafe is open from 10.30am - 3.30pm serving hot food and drinks and mince pies. The Park is open daily from 9am (last admission 4.45 or dusk) except Christmas Day.
From 14th December the Palace and Formal Gardens are closed for the winter.
The Park remains open daily all year round (except Christmas Day) for winter walks, and there are plenty of Christmas shopping opportunities as the main Gift Shop is open daily until 23rd December from 10-5.30pm.
Enjoy heart-warming memories of Christmas this year at Britain’s Greatest Palace.
For information call 08700 60 20 80
To purchase tickets in advance visit
www.blenheimpalace.com |
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Blenheim Palace during Advent |
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