Budding Bear Grylls and mini Megan Hines will be able to hone their survival skills as part of a summer of bushcraft activities at Blenheim Palace.

Launching on Saturday, 15th August, Bushcraft Summer Entertainment features archery and axe-throwing as well as shelter building and the art of camouflage and concealment.

Taking place daily in the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site's walled garden, which is normally off limits to visitors, youngsters take part in one-hour sessions under the expert guidance of leading outdoor activity specialists The Bushcraft Company.

Running from 10am-4pm, seven days a week, the activities are aimed at youngsters ranging from five to 16 years of age.

“The Walled Garden is an amazing, hidden area which is usually closed to the public and provides the ideal venue for fun outdoor activities like this,” said Blenheim Palace's Head of Operations Emily Hirons.

“Participants will be literally walled off in their very own self-contained arena, where they can practice their survival skills in a safe and secure environment,” she added.

Places on the courses can be booked on the day, cashless payment only, and parents and carers do not have to stay for the session.

The bushcraft classes are the latest in a series of new outdoor summer activities taking place at Blenheim Palace, which allow visitors to safely enjoy a day out.

For the first time in nearly 20 years, Blenheim is also offering people the chance to hire out a flotilla of rowing boats to explore the lake, which was created by 'Capability' Brown in the 18th century.

Other attractions include outdoor theatre productions, mini golf, trampolines and new walking trails. 

• For more information on all the summer events and activities, opening times and admission prices visit www.blenheimpalace.com.

Contact: Samantha Vaughan on 07469 129743 or at SVaughan@blenheimpalace.com or Drew Cunliffe at drew@flamingo-marketing.co.uk .

About Blenheim Palace

Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1704, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Set in over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland and designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style, it was financed by Queen Anne, on behalf of a grateful nation, following the first Duke of Marlborough's triumph over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession.