Blenheim Palace highlights value for money with new visitor experiences for groups

Blenheim Palace is currently hosting 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.

Alongside the revolutionary restoration work commencing this year, three exclusive new experiences are available. These experiences are included within standard ticketing, offering group and trade visitors excellent value for money during their visit to ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’.

Roof Top View

The all-new viewing platform experience provides visitors with never before seen breathtaking views over the Estate including the famous Column of Victory, as well as the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside; an entirely unique perspective from above the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Life Below Stairs

For the first time, groups 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 gives 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 working as they prepare for an important royal visit.

Family Treasures

Unlock never before seen treasures of the private apartments and follow in the footsteps of dukes, duchesses and their illustrious guests. For a deeper insight into the history of Blenheim Palace, the extended State Room Tours offers a journey through some of the grandest rooms.

Whether groups are drawn to Blenheim Palace’s breathtaking architecture, stunning gardens, or world-class exhibitions, the UNESCO World Heritage Site promises an extraordinary experience for all. Today it houses one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, which includes portraits, furniture, sculptures and tapestries that can be explored throughout the Palace State Rooms.

Step into the Birth Room of Sir Winston Churchill, and then continue the journey throughout the Palace, Park and Formal Gardens on the Walk in Churchill’s Footsteps to find his favourite and most cherished places. Become immersed in nature with some of the top walks including The Formal Gardens, The Lake, The Queen Pool, and The Park Perimeter.

This year also saw the launch of  ‘Archie – your interactive guide’, which allows visitors to choose exactly what they would like to see and hear, and offers them the opportunity to delve into over 2000 stories – many of which have never been told before. ‘Archie’ is an app that is free to download and is available in the following languages; English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, German, Finnish, Mandarin, and Japanese.

There are also a small number of audioguide handsets available, that must be pre-booked at a charge of £3 per handset.

2025 prices for group visits start from £39 for a Palace, Park and Gardens adult ticket and must be booked in advance. Blenheim Palace offers discounts for group bookings of 15+ and free admission for one group leader. There is also free all-day coach parking, a free admission voucher for commercial coach drivers plus a £5 voucher for them to use in the onsite cafés.

The Blenheim Palace Group Sales team are on hand to help with all group bookings and the Partnerships team are available for pricing agreements. To make visits more enjoyable and efficient, it operates a cashless system in all areas across the site. This includes, but not limited to, ticket desks, The Palace Shop and catering outlets.

For more information on booking, contact the Groups team directly on 01993 815600 or email groups@blenheimpalace.com.

The Partnerships team are available at partnerships@blenheimpalace.com.

For information on Blenheim Palace as you’ve never seen it before and the new visitor experiences for 2025, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/new-for-2025