Celebrate Mums all weekend at Blenheim Palace

Celebrate Mums all weekend at Blenheim Palace from Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 March. On Saturday treat mums to a special brunch with bottomless Mimosas; and on Sunday enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea in the Orangery Restaurant. The elegant Orangery Restaurant overlooks the 12th Duke of Marlborough's private Italian Gardens.

Choose from a seasonal menu on Saturday with dishes made by Head Chef Billiy Bush including Griddled Waffler with pecan praline, banana and maple syrup or a classic Scrambled eggs & smoked salmon on toasted sour dough. Indulge in bottomless Mimosas, a champagne based fruit juice cocktail perfect for brunch!

On Mothering Sunday, enjoy a decadent Afternoon Tea with the 'Blenheim Palace Afternoon Tea', 'Marlborough Champagne Afternoon Tea' or the 'Orangery Celebration Tea with Bubbles' available.

The new 'Orangery Celebration Tea with Bubbles' is a magnificent sight and a lovely treat for Mother's Day. Enjoy a selection of homemade cakes, scones and delicacies alongside freshly made traditional sandwiches filled with seasonal produce. This is accompanied with a tasting trio from the Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Cuveé des Moines range, including Brut, Rose and Blanc de Blancs.

The 'Blenheim Palace Afternoon Tea' includes freshly made traditional sandwiches with seasonal inclusions, a selection of homemade cakes, scones and delicacies; whilst the 'Marlborough Champagne Afternoon Tea' tops this off with a glass of Searcys Cuvée Brut NV Champagne.

After Afternoon Tea explore the new Passion for Fashion Exhibition in the Palace State Rooms, celebrating 300 years of fashion with beautiful pieces from Christian Dior and artist Delicarta.

WHAT:            Celebrate Mums all Weekend

WHEN:            Saturday 25 – Sunday 26 March, 2017

WHY VISIT:    Treat yourselves to a delicious seasonal Saturday Brunch and celebrate Mother's Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea in the splendour of Blenheim Palace.

ADMISSION:  Booking Essential for Afternoon Tea. Park & Gardens ticket required: Adult £15.30 Child £7.10 Family £41.00

WEBSITE:       blenheimpalace.com

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For more information please contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

Notes to editors:

• Opening times and ticket pricing applies
• 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

Annual Pass - Buy One Day, Get 12 Months Free!*

Donate your Palace, Park and Gardens admission on arrival to claim a free Annual Pass*. Enjoy entry to our World Heritage Site throughout the year for the price of one day, plus exclusive member benefits.

Enjoy these benefits:

• Free entry to events run by Blenheim Palace including Jousting Tournaments, the Blenheim Palace Food Festival, Blenheim Palace Flower Show and the Blenheim Palace Festival of Transport.
• Discount for family and friends on their first visit when you accompany them.
• A monthly e-newsletter with news of our latest events, offers, and competitions.
• Tickets to a selection of externally run events including the Battle Proms Picnic Concert, BBC Countryfile Live and 'Christmas at Blenheim'.

*Terms and conditions apply

Gift Aid

Founded in 2016 under the auspices of the 12th Duke of Marlborough, the Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation Charity looks to safeguard the future of our World Heritage Site for centuries to come.

By agreeing to donate a Palace, Park and Gardens admission on arrival visitors can benefit from converting to a free Annual Pass*.

*You are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer. The process costs you nothing but allows us to claim money back from the government on the tax that you have already paid. This means that for every £1 donated, we receive an extra £0.25, allowing us to invest even more in the upkeep of the Palace, its contents and surrounding Estate.

Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation

Registered charity 1166164