Tranquil scene of Blenheim Palace and bridge reflecting on a serene lake under cloudy skies.
Beautiful view of Blenheim Palace and its lush surroundings in England, UK.

Blenheim Palace

A baroque palace born from a battle victory, set within England's most breathtaking landscaped parkland.

From King's Cross St Pancras: 2 h 1 min by train · 1 h 54 min by car

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Time there: 2.5–5 h, including one place nearby

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A baroque palace designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and built between 1705 and 1722, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

State rooms with a 20-metre-high Great Hall, and a Long Library of around 10,000 books that holds the largest privately owned pipe organ in Europe.

Water terraces, an Italian garden, a walled garden and a maze, set in parkland with a lake shaped by Capability Brown, and Winston Churchill's birthplace.

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