Looking for things to do over the warmer months? Here are ten summer events at Blenheim Palace
La Dolce Vita presents the Grand Prix Ball at Blenheim Palace.
Entertainment, celebrities and F1 personalities mix at thus July event. As well as a three-course gourmet dinner and charity auction, there will be entertainment from Jack Savoretti, The Real Thing, Eddie and the Robbers, international DJ Hugo Heathcote and more.
July 3, 7.30pm – 2.30am, tickets available from 0207 193 8183, blenheimpalace.com
Masterchef Marvels: An evening with Stephen Edwards
Blenheim Palace are hosting an exclusive dining experience with Steven Edwards, winner of ‘MasterChef: The Professionals’ 2013. The dinner will include dishes that he created on the show and relive the journey with stories from his experience with Monica, Gregg & Michel Roux Jnr.
July 10, 7.30pm – 10pm, tickets £80 per person, tickets available from 01993 810518, blenheimpalace.com
Battle Proms Picnic Concert
At this Blenheim Palace Battle Proms event, 150 re-enactors will participate in a skirmish as part of the Road to Waterloo programme of events marking 200 years since the Battle of Waterloo. The ‘Battle’ in the concert name refers to the unique performance of Beethoven’s ‘Battle Symphony’ – a powerful piece of music which was composed to include 193 live firing cannons as part of the score. This is the only concert series in the world to perform Beethoven’s most ambitious piece with its full complement of thunderous percussion.
July 11, 4pm – 10.15pm, battleproms.com
Summer Holiday Fun
There are family events over the summer. Youngsters can enjoy the Pleasure Gardens during the summer holidays, with a range of workshops and activities to get involved in. On July 25-26, the Aanimal Encounters Show looks at each part of the animal kingdom.
July 25 – August 30, Adult £13.80 Concession £10.40 Child £6.70 Family £36.50 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com
Pre’50 American Auto Club ‘Rally of Giants’
Celebrating its 50th birthday this year visitors can expect more classic American vehicles than ever. See over 400 vehicles, including some of the finest and most valuable examples to be found anywhere in Europe, dating from the early 1920’s through to the seventies.
July 26, Adult £23.00, Child £12.50, Concession £18.30 (Park & Gardens ticket) blenheimpalace.com
Robin Hood, the Musical
Cambridge Touring Theatre will be bringing their larger-than-life, musical adaptation of ‘Robin Hood The Musical’ to Blenheim Palace. Perfect for children age 3-12 and their families. On 31 July take part* in a drama workshop playing games with the actors. *(5yrs+)
July 30-31, Adult £14.00, Child £10.00, Concession £10.00. Workshop additional £3 blenheimpalace.com
Summer Jousting Tournament
Enjoy a spectacular battle at Blenheim Palace with a mighty jousting tournament on the South Lawn featuring ‘The Knights of Arkley’. Gallant knights and their mighty steeds will battle for glory in a spectacular jousting tournament charging in the traditional tilt, and battling on foot with the mighty mace and quarter staff.
July 31 – August 2 Adult £13.80 Concession £10.40 Child £6.70 Family £36.50 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com
Epstein Bust at Blenheim Palace
Visitors can view a never been seen before new exhibit in the recently refreshed Churchill Exhibition, a Jacob Epstein Bust of Sir Winston Churchill. The Verdigris bronze bust is stood upon a stepped marble base.
Exhibited until September, Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 Child £12.50 Family £60.00 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com
Photography Tour of the Formal Gardens
Explore the Formal Gardens by buggy and stop at the best viewpoints to capture the beauty of your surroundings on this 60 minute tour. Bring your own camera equipment and enjoy some fantastic photography.
Daily (weather permitting) 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm, booking via Flagstaff Visitor Information Point, £3.50 + Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com
The Servants Tour: Odd Men & Necessary Women
This tour provides an insight into the colourful life and work of those who have served at Blenheim Palace through the ages, both inside and outside in the Gardens, Parkland and Forest.
Tuesdays 2pm & Fridays 3pm, booking via Welcome Desk in Visitor Centre (Max numbers apply) Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com
