Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace er ein storslått herregard i Woodstock i Oxfordshire sør i England. Det er den einaste herregarden i landet som har namneleddet palace utan å ha vore ein bispegard. Bygningen er ein verdssarvstad, og er ikkje minst kjend som fødestaden til Storbritannias statsminister under andre verdskrigen, Winston Churchill.

Blenheim blei reist mellom 1705 og ca. 1722, i den stuttliva stilen engelsk barokk. Bygget var opphavleg meint som ei gåve til John Churchill, 1. hertug av Marlborough etter militærtriumfen hans mot Frankrike. Blenheim blei råka av politisk strid, Marlborough fall i unåde og drog i eksil, og arkitekten John Vanbrugh fekk ryktet sitt øydelagt.

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Jeffrey James
12 October 2014
Really beautiful grounds! Dog friendly outside of the palace. The palace interior was beautiful, but only one floor to walk in. The Ai weiwei exhibition was random & out of place in its surroundings.
Steve A
26 August 2014
If you are traveling to Oxford or the Cotswolds you owe it to yourself to visit Blenheim Palace. The home of the Duke of Marlboro is one of the grandest homes in England not belonging to the Queen.
Gordon Payne
17 September 2016
Come in through the Woodstock gate for a breathtaking and unique view of the house and grounds - £25 seems a lot but it's great value
Filmsquare
23 August 2013
The lakes of Blenheim Palace were used for a brief scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) in which Harry looks into Prof. Snape's memories and sees him being bullied by James Potter
Kirsty Allen
3 March 2016
Don't miss the cafe, the cakes are delicious. Especially the carrot cake. They also do soy milk and gluten free cakes.
JNET
10 April 2015
Stunning estate and grounds. Don't just enjoy the palace. Venture out to the fountains and walk about to the various gardens.
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