A line up of exciting events awaits visitors to Blenheim Palace this autumn season with activities to engage all ages.

From celebrating harvest with Autumn Fest to lighting up the night sky on all hallows eve there is lots to do at the UNESCO World Heritage Site this October and onwards.

Autumn colours adorn the ancient woodland of the Blenheim estate making it a perfect time of year for walking around the 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland. There are themed trails to explore, historic monuments and picture spots for visitors to admire 'Britain's finest view'.

Autumn Fest

Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 October

This sustainable celebration of over 50 local makers and artisanal food stalls will highlight the importance of community and nature. Enterprising projects from across the region will be at the Palace to raise awareness of insect and bee populations, woodland renewal and clean waterways with ways in which people can get involved. Games, music, and theatre will also delight crowds at Autumn Fest as the event returns for its second year at Blenheim Palace.

October Half Term at Blenheim Palace

Saturday 22 – Sunday 30 October

Little ghouls and ghosts can join in on daytime activities throughout the October Half Term holiday with devilish activities to delight the whole family. Creepy crafts, games and storytelling sessions will entertain all ages whilst axe throwing and fire performers will give daring souls something to tell their friends about. The chance to carve some pumpkins awaits visitors to Blenheim Palace this spook season and don't forget to look out for some creepy characters lurking around the Palace too. The Walled Garden Adventure Playground and the Pizza Café will also be open plus there's a special Halloween-themed Afternoon Tea available in the Orangery Restaurant (pre-booking online). Hotel Chocolat will also be greeting ghoulish girls and boys on a cocoa adventure in their spook - tacular tent, create your own handmade chocolate truffle spider and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate at the famous Chocomobile!

Halloween at Blenheim Palace

Friday 21 - Monday 31 October

Join with friends and family on the after-dark Halloween trail and explore Blenheim Palace from dusk into darkness. Spooked faces will be aglow in the fire garden along with fire artists performing flaming acts. As ghostly ghouls and wicked witches descend those brave enough can walk through the illuminated haunted house woods and discover the secret garden filled with tricks and treats.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Friday 18 November - Monday 2 January

Christmas festivities begin as the leaves fall at Blenheim Palace and 2022 brings another show stopping line up of merriment. Sparkling outdoors the illuminated festive trail is back again and continues to be a highlight in the Yuletide diary. Friends and family can walk outdoors under twinkling lights and admire artistic installations set in the palace's picturesque gardens.

Step inside and explore the Palace rooms which will be transformed into the magnificent Kingdom of the Snow Queen. Fairy-tale inspired frost covered forests, glistening snowflakes and a friendly reindeer are all a part of the winter wonderland.

Blenheim Palace's Christmas Market will be returning again this festive period providing visitors the opportunity to buy gifts for loved ones, and perhaps treat themselves. Designers, makers and artisan producers will be lining the Great Court for a truly unique Christmas shopping experience.

• For more information and to book tickets online visit blenheimpalace.com

Issued on behalf of Blenheim Palace. For more information please contact Ellen Gray at EGray@blenheimpalace.com or Ollie Young at ollie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk.

About Blenheim Palace

Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Steeped in history, the magnificent Palace is surrounded with over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland and beautiful Formal Gardens.  Tours, exhibitions and events showcase the splendour of 'Britain's Greatest Palace' and deliver an unforgettable day out for all ages.

Today it houses one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, which includes portraits, furniture, sculpture and tapestries.

Blenheim Palace is also the birthplace of one of Britain's most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill, and it was his father who described the vista on entering the Estate from the village of Woodstock as the 'finest view in England'.