Entrance to Blenheim Palace & lunch at The Macdonald Bear Hotel for 2

Visit Blenheim Palace the home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. With over 300 years of history to discover and more than 2000 acres of landscaped parkland and formal gardens to explore, Blenheim Palace is Britain's greatest palace and offers visitors a precious time, every time. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The palace, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Britain’s Greatest Palace like you’ve never seen it before: Unique new visitor experiences for 2025-2026

A series of once-in-a-lifetime views and visitor experiences which will only be available for a limited time due to the launch of its most ambitious restoration project to date, the major repair of the roof at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This monumental £12.5 million undertaking aims to preserve Britain’s Greatest Palace’s historic architecture and safeguard its heritage for future generations. The new experiences at Blenheim Palace will be live at the landmark from April 2025.

Rooftop Experience
Blenheim Palace is set to raise its roof with an all-new Viewing Platform experience providing visitors with never seen before breathtaking views over the Estate as well as the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside; an entirely unique perspective from above the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Small charge may apply.

Life Below Stairs Experience
For the first time, visitors will get to go below the Palace and step back in history to explore the hidden world of Blenheim Palace’s servants. The new Life Below Stairs experience will provide the opportunity to see the historically significant original Palace Kitchens where visitors can immerse themselves in the spaces and hear the sounds of the staff work as they prepare for an important royal visit. During the visit, the day-to-day life, stories and experiences of the kitchen staff, butler, household team and the gardens team, all of whom served the Marlborough family and were an incredibly important part of Blenheim Palace’s operations, will be revealed. Life Below Stairs will give the sense of the Blenheim team of the 1890s.

Once you have explored the remarkable palace and worked up an appetite, head over to Macdonald Bear Hotel in the heart of the beautiful town, Woodstock. Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch and a glass of prosecco each in this elegant restaurant full of period features, oak beams and rich interiors.

When can I go?

This experience is available Monday to Sunday, subject to availability.

How many people is this experience for?

This experience is for two people, there will be other people there on the day.

What else do I need to know?

The minimum age is 18 years old.

This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated.

How will I receive my gift experience voucher?

On the basket page, you can select from the following delivery options:

• eVoucher: within 15 minutes ( Free ) 
• eVoucher: direct to recipient on a specific date ( Free ) 
• Royal Mail 1st class: 3-5 working days ( £2.99 ) 
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