Blenheim Palace
/ About
Blenheim Palace is the baroque seat of the Dukes of Marlborough and the birthplace of Winston Churchill, set in more than 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland outside Woodstock and inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The family still lives here, and the State Dining Room is where they mark their own occasions.
For private events the palace opens its state rooms in the evening. The Long Library, one of the longest rooms in any British stately home, holds 10,000 books and the Willis Organ and looks out over Achille Duchene's water terraces; it seats 250 for dinner. The Great Hall, the principal entrance, takes 150 for dinner or pairs with the Library for a reception, and the Marlborough Room and Spencer Churchill Room suit smaller lunches and dinners.
The Orangery, with its own bar and a private terrace over the Italian Garden and South Lawn, seats 150 and takes 250 standing. Beyond the house, marquees can be built in approved spots on the parkland for events far larger than the rooms allow. A dedicated events team plans each occasion, and pre-approved outside caterers may work in the Great Hall and Long Library, while the Orangery is catered in-house.
/ Rooms Available
South Lawn Marquees
PrivateBespoke marquee structures built in approved locations on the South Lawn and parkland, for dining, dancing and celebrations for hundreds of guests. The palace gives up to 2,000 attendees for an outdoor event in the grounds.
The Long Library
PrivateOne of the longest rooms in any British stately home, lined with 10,000 books, with the Willis Organ at one end and views over the water terraces. Seats 250 for dinner and also takes large drinks receptions or works alongside a marquee.
The Water Terraces
Semi PrivateAchille Duchene's formal water terraces below the Long Library, available for drinks receptions and evening celebrations.
The Great Hall
PrivateThe palace's principal entrance, used for dinners of up to 150 or as a reception space combined with the Long Library. It is also where private palace tours begin.
The Orangery
PrivateA light, contemporary room with its own bar and a private terrace overlooking the Duke's Italian Garden and the South Lawn. Seats 150 and takes 250 standing, and can be booked with the adjoining Campaign Rooms. Catered by Blenheim only.
The Marlborough Room
PrivateA double vaulted room with two chandeliers and a large fireplace, for lunches and dinners of up to 50 and drinks receptions of up to 120. Licensed for civil ceremonies.
The Spencer Churchill Room
PrivateA self-contained second-floor room with an ante room and foyer and views over the park and lake, for small lunches and receptions of up to 40.
The Campaign Rooms
PrivateMalplaquet, Oudenarde and Ramillies, three smaller rooms beside the Orangery, hired individually or together, and bookable with the Orangery as part of the Orangery Complex.
The Stables Cafe
PrivateIn the West Courtyard, with comfortable seating and outdoor dining space, for informal evening events such as receptions and BBQs.
The Walled Garden Pizzeria
PrivateInside the Walled Garden, used for relaxed evening functions and pizza parties.
/ Perfect For
/ Features
Catering
- – In-House Luxury Dining
- – External Catering Allowed
- – Bespoke Menus
Venue Specs
- – Dedicated Events Team
- – Outdoor Terrace
/ Getting Here
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