Blenheim Palace has an eggcellent Easter weekend planned for all the family to enjoy from 25 – 28 March, with lots of additional fun to be had over the entire Easter holidays.  

On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday two very special characters will be visiting Blenheim Palace; The Gruffalo and Tree Fu Tom. The Gruffalo, from the popular children's picture book, will be visiting the Pleasure Gardens for meet and greet sessions at intervals on each day. Children will also be able to see Tree Fu Tom in his mini show and learn Tree Fu Magic, there will be the opportunity to meet him too.

Blenheim Palace's Pleasure Gardens will also host a traditional Victorian fairground with a Lighthouse Helter Skelter, vintage car ride, chair o'planes, mini swinging chairs and game stalls. Families can see Punch & Judy Shows as well as watch Balloon Twisters, take part in Circus Skills Workshops, admire Stilt-Walkers and have their faces painted over the four day celebration too.

To add to the eggcitement Blenheim Palace's Easter Trail will run for all four days, with chocolate bunny prizes on Good Friday and Saturday, as well as visits from the Easter Bunny himself throughout Easter Sunday and Monday.

Families can also stay entertained in The Pleasure Gardens with the permanent features, including the giant Marlborough Hedge Maze, The Butterfly House and the Adventure Playground throughout the holidays.

With plenty to entertain don't miss the family fun-filled Easter weekend at Blenheim Palace.

WHAT:            Easter Eggstravaganza at Blenheim Palace

WHEN:            25 – 28 March

WHY VISIT:    See The Gruffalo, Tree Fu Tom and the Easter Bunny at Blenheim Palace, with trails and a Victorian Fair Ground too!

ADMISSION:  Park & Gardens ticket required: Adult £14.90 / Child £6.90 (Age 5-16) /

Concession £10.90 / Family £39.90 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

WEBSITE:       www.blenheimpalace.com for more information

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For more information and images please contact:

Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

Notes to editors:

• Opening times and ticket pricing applies.
• The Gruffalo and Tree Fu Tom will be making personal appearances at intervals on 27th & 28th March only.
• Additional fee applicable for some Victorian fairground rides.
• Additional fee applicable for face-painting and balloon modelling.
• Circus Skills workshops are Sunday & Monday only.
• Blenheim Palace is a member of the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
• Blenheim Palace is a member of the Treasure Houses of England, 10 of the most magnificent palaces, stately homes and castles in England www.treasurehouses.co.uk

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