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Explore Blenheim Palace on a 6-hour tour from London, driving through the scenic English countryside by private car. Discover the only non-royal palace in England, and marvel at the sumptuous furnishings and see the room where Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill was born along with an exhibition dedicated to the WW2 leader. Not to forget the gardens designed by Capability Brown, said to be the most beautiful in the country and starting point for the popular landscape gardening movement.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: London, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Explore Blenheim Palace on a 6-hour tour from London, driving through the scenic English countryside by private car. Discover the only non-royal palace in England, and marvel at the sumptuous furnishings and see the room where Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill was born along with an exhibition dedicated to the WW2 leader. Not to forget the gardens designed by Capability Brown, said to be the most beautiful in the country and starting point for the popular landscape gardening movement.
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Stop At: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PP England
Discover the vast estate of Blenheim Palace in the Oxfordshire village of Woodstock on a half-day tour from London, traveling by private car. The only non-royal or religious palace in the UK, Blenheim is the ancestral home of the dukes of Marlborough, and was built between 1705 and 1722.
Upon arrival, marvel at the sumptuous interior, and discover a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Once home to Winston Churchill, the palace rooms include the imposing Great Hall and the state apartments. See stunning portraits and tapestries, as well as period furniture and porcelain displays.
Then, wander among more than 2,000 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. See the water terraces of the Formal Gardens, and take on the challenge of the Marlborough Maze in the Pleasure Gardens. Walks around the grounds will take you to the Pump House, rose gardens, Boathouse, and more.
Duration: 3 hours
