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Blenheim Palace Partnerships July Newsletter
Experience a year brimming with sophistication and lasting memories at Blenheim Palace. Seize the chance to explore the magnificent Palace Park and Gardens throughout every season, indulging in the charm of the shift from spring to summer. Get a sneak peek into the enchanting adventures that lie ahead as we set off on this thrilling escapade at Blenheim Palace.
EPC – European Political Community Summit
On the 18th of July 2024, Blenheim Palace hosted the fourth European Political Community Summit (EPC). Staff at Britain’s Greatest Palace described an incredibly busy weekend after reopening, with visitors queuing at the door to see the rooms which hosted not only 45 world leaders but also HM King Charles III, who arrived mid-afternoon and hosted a special reception in the Palace’s Long Library. It was the first visit by a monarch to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill for 88 years. This high-profile event has significantly impacted the wider economy, boosting local tourism and hospitality industries as visitors flocked to the region. Furthermore, the summit has heightened global interest in Blenheim Palace, enhancing its reputation as a key cultural and historical landmark on the international stage.
Dominic Hare, Chief Executive of Blenheim Palace, commented: “It’s remarkable to think we hosted an event attended by a quarter of the world’s leaders; the summit was, without doubt, the most significant event that has ever taken place at Blenheim Palace, and the feedback we received was incredible.”
2 Year Pricing and New Contracting Season
Blenheim Palace will soon be updating their two-year pricing which will offer Trade prices until 31st March 2027. Group bookings of 15+ visitors should contact groups@blenheimpalace.com or call 01993 810530. Smaller groups and F.I.T bookings can now be made through the new booking portal by contacting partnerships@blenheimpalace.com or completing the online form.
Visit our Travel Trade Page to find out more.
Groups Menu
At Blenheim Palace, we cater to groups with an array of menus featuring seasonal ingredients sourced directly from our estate’s gardens. Pressed for time? Our convenient ready-to-go grab bags, packed with freshly prepared, high-quality ingredients, are designed to keep you fuelled while you explore.
Our Groups Menus are available to view here: Groups Menu 2024 – Groups Menu 2025
If you have any questions please contact our groups team at groups@blenheimpalace.com
Foreign Language Schools – What’s On Offer
Come to Blenheim and experience the new tour developed for learners of English as Foreign or additional language. A new workshop will also be on offer from 2025, which will cover topics from British aristocracy to British monarchy focusing on the links with the Dukes of Marlborough. For self-leading groups, teacher’s and pupil’s resources will be available from our website to support the teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language within the Blenheim Palace’s context.
Booking for Christmas 2024 – Limited Availability!
Bookings are now open for the enchanting world of Christmas at Blenheim Palace, where a magical journey awaits. Step into Neverland®, a realm filled with wonder and adventure, as Tinkerbell leads you through the State Rooms adorned with fairy dust-kissed baubles and Christmas trees.
Availability for peak dates is limited, so book now to secure your preferred visit time. Additionally, we are offering a special discount for daytime visits to the palace. Group pricing for 2025 has been confirmed; for more information on this captivating experience, please contact partnerships@blenheimpalace.com.
Roof Restoration Project
Commencing in January 2025 and costing around £12.5 million, this substantial project will take over 2 years to complete. Once finished, it will not only help secure the condition of this critical element of the UNESCO World Heritage Site for future generations to enjoy, but also protect the stunning artwork and historic fabric which rests within it.
FAM Trips and Staff Visits
Experience the charm of Blenheim on an exclusive fam trip! Discover its historic landmarks, scenic beauty, and vibrant culture while enjoying private guided tours, lunches and more. If you’re interested, please fill out the form here
Bridgerton Trail at Blenheim Palace
We’re excited to invite you to Blenheim Palace to experience our new Bridgerton Trail. Explore the stunning filming locations for Netflix’s *Bridgerton* Season 3 and *Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story*. Visit the rooms where romantic dinners and dramatic scenes took place, and walk the grounds where grand entrances and candlelit balls were filmed. Don’t miss this chance to step into the world of Bridgerton!
Sustainability
In 2017, we made a five-year pledge to become a net generator of green energy. We are working towards this through significant energy savings by converting to electric cars and LED lighting, and insulating roofs across the Estate. We have also focused efforts on green renewable energy projects including biomass, solar and hydro power.
We pledge that by 2027, we will become carbon neutral on scopes 1-3 of the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) protocol across all operations by 2027 and, beyond that, to remove 230,000 tonnes CO2e from the atmosphere by 2050.
Upcoming Event at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum
Posting Letters to the Moon – The Wartime Letters of Peter Fleming and Celia Johnson
From 6.30pm, Wednesday 2 October 2024
Read by her daughter Lucy Fleming and her husband Simon Williams, the wartime letters of Celia Johnson, both funny and poignant, tell of her experiences during the war.
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