Celebrity Cricketers are confirmed for a vintage test match at the Great British Garden Party, 14 July.

Visitors can watch an incredible match, with celebrity line up, and commentary from Henry Blofeld as they enjoy an evening of quintessentially British fun at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The Lord Taverner's line-up, who will be playing the Duke of Marlborough XI. The match will be 'summarised' by Daniel Norcross – BBC Test Match Special Commentator, and Nickolas Parsons, CBE an English radio and television presenter and actor, will be drawing the raffle.

• Rob Andrew MBE (Captain)               Ex England, Wasps & Newcastle Falcons Rugby
• Jason Dodd                                         Ex Southampton Football
• Richard Madley                                   Auctioneer & BBC TV Presenter
• Neal Radford                                      Ex England & Worcestershire Cricket
• Chris White                                         Ex RFU Referee
• Richard Montgomerie                         Ex Sussex & Northants Cricket
• Gavin Scovell                                      TV Sports Director
• Steffan Jones                                      Ex Somerset, Northants & Derbyshire Cricket
• Neil Burns                                           Ex Essex & Somerset Cricket
• Lloyd Scott MBE                                 Serial Charity Fundraiser
• Joey Benjamin                                    Ex England & Surrey Cricket
• Gus Mackay                                       Ex Zimbabwe Cricket
• Graham Rose                                     Ex Somerset Cricket

Explore the magnificent Palace and its Capability Brown landscaped Park, walk in the footsteps of our greatest Briton, Sir Winston Churchill, who was born at Blenheim, take a spoonful of sugar listening to storytime with Mary Poppins in the Secret Garden and come face to face with Britain's very own Bond, James Bond.

Enjoy a glass of Champagne with sumptuous strawberries and cream, or tuck in to the South Lawn BBQ* whilst a resident string quartet plays. Watch and join in while a troupe of energetic professional dancers lindy hop, jive and waltz the evening away.

As night falls, visitors will congregate in the Great Court for a spectacular red, white and blue fireworks finale set to the stirring words of Sir Winston Churchill, along with resounding renditions of Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem and Elgar's Nimrod.

This exclusive experience is an extended ticket offering which includes after-hours entry into the Palace and Gardens, fabulous entertainment and free parking. 

What: Great British Garden Party at Blenheim Palace
When: 14 July 2018 - from 6.30-10.00pm
Why Visit: From fireworks finales to live music and dance, Henry Blofeld, cricket and Churchill; Blenheim: Great British Garden Party is a very British affair at Britain's Greatest Palace and Gardens.
Admission: Adults £26.50 (on the day £28.00) | Annual Pass Holder £23.50 (on the day £25.00) | Children £15.00 (on the day £16.50) | Under 5s go free
Website: blenheimpalace.com/summer

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Please contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709248 

* Additional costs for food and drink apply.

About Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th-century Baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of 'Capability Brown' landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens.

Not only an iconic part of history, Blenheim Palace is a living and changing experience with a wealth of events, themed tours and exhibitions throughout the year. blenheimpalace.com

About Raymond Gubbay Ltd

Founded in 1966, Raymond Gubbay Ltd is recognised as being at the forefront of promoting and producing popular classical music, opera, ballet and events in the United Kingdom. The company now regularly presents over 500 performances each year in London, around the UK and abroad. raymondgubbay.co.uk