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Blenheim Palace ( / ˈblɛnɪm / BLEN-im [1]) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. 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, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and 1722, and designated a UNESCO World ...
- Facade. Blenheim is the greatest Baroque manor house and the only non-royal palace in the UK. It was designed and built by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicolas Hawksmoor.
- Great Hall. The Great Hall is a spacious area with double arched colonnades on both sides, covering nearly 3,000 square feet. At the top row, you’ll find statues in the niches.
- North Corridor. From the Great Hall, you walk down the North Corridor. It’s lined with portrait busts and paintings. The first two busts are of the 9th duke and his first wife, Consuelo Vanderbilt.
- Churchill’s Birth Room. Sir Winston Churchill was a descendant of the Duke of Marlborough. He entered the world at Blenheim on November 20, 1874, in a rather unconventional manner.
Blenheim Palace is a 18th-century princely dwelling and a naturalistic park in Oxfordshire, England. It was built by the nation to honour John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, who defeated the French in 1704.
Blenheim is a town in the heart of wine-growing Marlborough, with an average of 2,438 hours of sunshine a year. It offers cafes, restaurants, wineries, bars, shops, artisan food outlets, golf courses and walkways along the Taylor River Reserve.
Blenheim Palace is a Baroque masterpiece and the home of the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family. Explore the State Rooms, the Churchill Exhibition, the Long Library and more in this historic and stunning building.
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May 18, 2024 · Blenheim Palace, residence near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, built (1705–24) by the English Parliament as a national gift to John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough. It was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and is regarded as the finest example of truly Baroque architecture in Great Britain.
Blenheim is a foodie capital of New Zealand with wineries, chocolate and beer gardens. It also has museums, parks, a beer garden and a vintage aircraft display.
