Blenheim Palace has announced a series of visitor experiences that will only be available for a limited time. Designed to showcase the UNESCO World Heritage Site like never before, the historic roof project is a monumental restoration that aims to preserve the architecture and safeguard the heritage of Blenheim Palace for generations to come. Alongside the restoration work commencing this year, three exclusive new experiences will be live at the landmark from Spring 2025:

Roof Top View
Blenheim Palace is set to raise its roof with an all-new ticketed viewing platform experience, providing visitors with never seen before breathtaking views over the Estate including the famous Column of Victory as well as the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside; an entirely unique perspective from above the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Life Below Stairs
For the first time, groups will get to go below the Palace and step back in history to explore the hidden world of Blenheim Palace’s servants. The new Life Below Stairs experience will provide the opportunity to see the historically significant original palace kitchens where visitors can immerse themselves in the spaces and hear the sounds of the staff working  as they prepare for an important royal visit. During the visit, the day-to-day life, stories and experiences of the kitchen staff, butler, household team and the gardens team, all of whom served the Marlborough family and were an incredibly important part of Blenheim Palace’s operations, will be revealed. Life Below Stairs will give the sense of the Blenheim team of the 1890s.

Family Treasures
Unlock never before seen treasures of the private apartments and follow in the footsteps of dukes, duchesses and their illustrious guests. For a deeper insight into the history of Blenheim Palace, the extended State Room Tours will offer a journey through some of the grandest rooms. Walk the new route through the family Dining Room; the Smoking Room where George Stubbs’ famous portrait of a tigress can be seen and the Duchess's Sitting Room, where visitors can spot an unusual clock, designed by Benjamin Vulliamy (George III, 1787), which features a Derby biscuit porcelain figure of Andromache mourning over the ashes of Hector at Troy. Groups can also step through the doors into the Drawing Rooms, a route walked by royalty and the most important visitors to the Palace. The final room is the stunning Grand Cabinet, featuring Savonnerie Carpet (c1750) from the famous Parisian carpet manufacturer and the finest collection of family portraits in the Palace. Normally reserved for special family occasions, explore the most opulent room in the Palace and its treasure trove of priceless artifacts.

This year will also see Blenheim’s renowned gardens undergo a stunning transformation with new features to be explored by groups every season. 2025 prices for group visits start from £39 for a Palace, Park and Gardens adult ticket and must be booked in advance. Blenheim Palace offers discounts for group bookings of 15+ and free admission for one group leader. There is also free all-day coach parking, a free admission voucher for commercial coach drivers plus a £5 voucher for them to use in the onsite cafés.

The Blenheim Palace Group Sales team are on hand to help with all group bookings and the Partnerships team are available for pricing agreements. For more information on booking, contact the Groups team directly on 01993 815600 or email groups@blenheimpalace.com

The Partnerships team are available at partnerships@blenheimpalace.com

For information on Blenheim Palace as you’ve never seen it before and the new visitor experiences for 2025, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/new-for-2025 

To find out more about this historic roof restoration project, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/restoration