The countdown to Christmas has started and Blenheim Palace is getting ready to welcome its popular Illuminated Trail back this year, between 20 November 2020 – 3 January 2021.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace is the perfect way to get into the festive mood. Get your Christmas sparkle on and be surrounded by over one million twinkling lights, colourful trees and amazing illuminated installations – all set in majestic surroundings.

It takes between 1-2 hours to complete the trail and there are more than 20 special light installations along the way, with a picture-perfect selfie moment around every corner. 

There's lots that's new to see this year, including:  

• Blue Neuron - Created from reworked heat-treated plastic bottles, Blue Neuron is a beautiful kinetic light installation with a mesmerising blue light which fizzes and dances through the branches.
• Heart of Stars - This stunning, magical lighting effect scatters thousands of tiny refracted beams across the path leading to the Rose Garden immersing visitors within fantastical, swirling and changing patterns.
• Water Terrace Fire Garden - Walk between pea-lit Christmas trees towards a magical mix of fire and water as the pools of the lower Water Terrace dance with the shimmering reflections of flickering flambeaux and large flame-filled sculptures.

And for the first time ever there will be a Christmas light-show finale in the Great Court.  A chance to see the façade of Blenheim Palace like you've never seen it before! 

Part of the reason the trail is so special is that there is absolutely no noise or light pollution. 

“You really do feel as though you are in the midst of a fairytale woodland. I am confident that a wander through our spectacular gardens, illuminated by over one million lights, will bring joy to our visitors this winter”, said Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer at Blenheim Palace. 

“We are working hard behind the scenes to ensure that it will be a safe experience for all,” he added. 

Book your tickets safe in the knowledge that if Covid-19 Government legislation requires cancellation, you can re-book your slot or get a refund. 

Don't forget to download the FREE MyChristmasTrails App for all the latest Christmas illuminated trail news, trail map, sounds of Christmas, food and drink, photo booth, and fun exclusive competitions.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace is brought to you by leading events promoter Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of Sony Music, in partnership with Blenheim Palace.  The trail is created by Culture Creative.

What:              Christmas at Blenheim Palace

When:             20 November 2020 – 3 January 2021

Why Visit:       Discover a Christmas illuminated trail for all the family set within the beautiful landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Admission:     Tickets for popular dates sell out fast therefore early booking is advised. Advanced Admission Tickets from:  Adult £19 - £21.50, Child (Age 3-16) £13-£15, and Family £60-£68 (2 adults and 2 children). 

Blenheim Annual Pass holders receive £1.00 per person discount for advance booking only. 

Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under.  Parking from £8-£10.

For full pricing and ticket information visit blenheimpalace.com/christmas

Website:         blenheimpalace.com/christmas #christmasatblenheimpalace                       FB: mychristmastrails

Address:         Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

For more information please contact:

Sarah Runnacles | sarah@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07788 490146.

Notes to Editors 

• For full pricing details and booking please visit: blenheimpalace.com/christmas
• Additional facilities and significantly increased hygiene procedures will be made available for visitors to the trail, as well as 'contactless' catering options. For further information about COVID19 and booking tickets with confidence visit:  https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/covid-19/
• Christmas at Blenheim Palace has been awarded the 'We're Good to Go' industry-standard mark, in recognition that government and industry COVID-19 guidelines are being followed by the organisation, and processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.
• The Palace will be open and dressed for Christmas and visitors will also be able to view the Cecily Brown Art Exhibition. The outdoor market and the themed event within the Palace will not take place this year but it will be back. Watch out for the story of The Nutcracker in the State Rooms in 2021.

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 18thcentury 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 | FB @BlenheimPalace | Twitter @BlenheimPalace

About RGL, a division of Sony Music

Leading events promoter, RGL (Raymond Gubbay Limited), a division of Sony Music, has been delivering illuminated Christmas and Lightscape trails for over seven years.  The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues including Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; The Forestry Commission; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.

Each trail is designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location. RGL also presents over 500 concerts annually throughout the UK.

Raymondgubbay.co.uk | FB @RaymondGubbay | Twitter @RaymondGubbay

About Culture Creative

Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in Scotland and the North East of England. The Company works across a wide-range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013, Culture Creative has worked closely with leading entertainment promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. a division of Sony Music, to create Lightscape and Christmas themed trails in various venues across the UK and overseas. www.culturecreative.co.uk | FB @culturecreativeltd | Twitter @CCLCreative | Instagram @culturecreativeltd