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Blenheim Palace
Attraction
4.7 (14761 reviews)
Lavish 17th-century stately home filled with art & standing in Capability Brown-designed gardens.
Woodstock OX20 1PS, UK
+44 1993 810530
Did You Know?
Construction Start
Construction of Blenheim Palace began in 1705, commissioned by Queen Anne as a gift to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, for his victory at the Battle of Blenheim.
World Heritage Site
Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.
Royal Menagerie
Before the palace was built, the Woodstock estate was home to a royal menagerie, where King Henry I kept lions and leopards.
Royal Mistress
Legend has it that King Henry II kept his mistress, Rosamund de Clifford, hidden in a tower within the grounds of Woodstock, leading to a dramatic tale of betrayal and poison.
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