🏰 Blenheim Palace Day Tour Guide | The most gorgeous non-royal "palace" experience in the UK

#5月好去处2025 📍 Location and time and space background Blenheim Palace is located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the only non-royal manor in the UK with the title of "Palace". It was built by Parliament from 1705 to 1722 to celebrate the victory of the first Duke of Marlborough in the Battle of Blenheim. It was designed by Vanbrugh and the landscape was re-sculpted by "Capability" Brown. 🕒 Opening hours and transportation Palace/Garden: Open all year round; Palace interior 10:30-16:45, formal garden 10:00-16:00, park 9:00-17:00 How to get there: Drive or take the train/bus to Woodstock, and then walk into the park. 🏛️ Must-see highlights Palace Hall and King's Hall: Baroque style exhibition, rich collection, magnificent space. Rainfall Ponting Restoration Project: You can visit the roof protection project and restoration guided tour, which is a rare opportunity to see the historical restoration up close. Formal Gardens: Including Water Terraces, Italian Garden, Secret Garden, Rose Garden and Churchill Memorial Garden Capability Brown Park: 2,000 acres of natural scenery, including "Grand Lake", "Grand Bridge" and Victory Column. Walled Garden: Parent-child facilities such as maze, butterfly house, adventure park, etc. can be reached by mini train. Culture, Art and Churchill: Churchill was born in the manor, and Temple of Diana was where he proposed. The BlEnHeim Art Foundation regularly exhibits works by contemporary masters. 🍽️ Dining and Facilities The Orangery: Exquisite lunch and English afternoon tea. Stables Café, Oxfordshire Pantry, Walled Garden Pizzeria: Home-cooked meals and freshly baked pizzas are provided Visitor services: There are complete facilities such as parking, souvenir shop, toilets, parking and charging. 👟 Suggested itinerary and intimate reminders In the morning, visit the interior of the palace first, and then go to the formal gardens and Capability Brown Park. You can take a break in Orangerie or Pizzeria at noon. In the afternoon, explore the maze and secret garden, and take a walk by the lake in the evening to take sunset photos. Wear comfortable shoes, sun-proof clothing, water and light jackets; photography is prohibited inside the palace and you need to respect the regulations. If you want to see the renovation project or guided tour, please check the official website for opening information first. 🌟 Summary Blenheim Palace combines history, architecture, nature and art. Not only can you get close to the classic British Baroque architecture, but you can also step into the natural painting of Capability Brown and feel the deep connection between the Churchill family and the British cultural context in the large manor. Whether it is a one-day trip or an in-depth plan, this place can bring you full British charm.