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Group Visits and Group Tours

Blenheim Palace extends a warm welcome to Group visitors.

The information below is designed to help with the organisation and planning of your group visit. If you require any further information or you would like to book your group visit please contact the Group Sales Executive on +44 (0) 1993 815 600.

Tours of the Palace

Guided tours of the State Rooms, which house one of the finest collections in Europe, run frequently in English throughout the day and are included in the ticket price. They run daily except for Sundays and Bank Holidays when a free flow system operates. Private tours and language tours are available at an additional charge; these must be pre-booked.

LENGTH OF TOUR: 35 MINUTES

Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story

Fans of Downton Abbey will love the fascinating visitor experience led by Grace Ridley, ladies maid to the 1st Duchess of Marlborough, who reveals what life was like at the Palace over the past 300 years, from the servants perspective. Read more...

LENGTH OF TOUR: 35 MINUTES

The experience is accessed via a set of stairs to the first floor of the Palace and therefore unfortunately is not accessible for wheelchairs. A short film of the experience is available at ground level opposite the Indoor Cinema.

The Churchill Exhibition

This permanent exhibition situated around the room in which Sir Winston Churchill was born in 1874, displays personal letters, paintings and mementoes from the life of the ‘Greatest Briton’. He is buried nearby at St Martin’s Church in Bladon.

2012 Group Information Leaflet

Download Information for Travel Trade and Group Organisers - click here.

Themed Tours for Groups 2012

Blenheim Palace offers a variety of Themed Tours for groups revealing the rich history of the Palace and its gardens. Read more...

 

BOOKING PROCEDURE
In order to help us to ensure that your visit to Blenheim Palace goes as smoothly as possible, we would like to request that you pre-book your visit. Contact: Cathy Penry, Group Sales Executive

Tel: 01993 815600
Fax: 01993 810580
Email: groups@blenheimpalace.com

PAYMENT METHODS
Upon arrival, tour leaders should go to the Flagstaff information point to arrange payment and collect tickets. A single payment is necessary for an entire group to qualify for group rates. Cheques should be made out to ‘Blenheim Visitors’. Major credit cards and debit cards are accepted. Tour and Coach Operators wishing to set up a voucher system with us should contact the Group Sales Executive in advance.

TOUR ENHANCEMENTS
Groups may book their dedicated guide (English or foreign language speakers) in advance through the Group Sales Executive. Max 30 people per guide. Additional charges apply.

PRIVATE TOURS
Exclusive private guided tours of either the State Rooms or ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’, are available before 10.30am or after 4.45pm. Prices on application. Minimum numbers apply.

Groups Constitute a minimum of 15 paying visitors.

Children under 5 years are admitted free of charge.

Tour Leaders, Blue Badge Guides and coach drivers have complimentary admission to the Palace, Park and Gardens.