Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is one of Britain’s grandest country houses and the birthplace of Winston Churchill. Built between 1705 and 1722, the Baroque palace was presented to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, following his victory at the Battle of Blenheim. It remains the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The palace’s State Rooms contain portraits, tapestries, furniture and historic objects connected to the Marlborough family and the house’s history. Visitors can also explore the formal gardens and landscaped park, designed by John Vanbrugh and Capability Brown, as well as exhibitions exploring Churchill and the palace’s past.