27 May 2015
National Picnic Week with the 'Finest View in England'
Enjoy National Picnic Week 13 – 21st June at Blenheim Palace. With over 2000 acres of 'Capability' Brown Parkland, beautiful Formal Gardens there are plenty of excellent spots to picnic with your family and friends.
Perhaps the best spot to lunch is just inside of the Woodstock gates, deemed as 'The finest view in England' by Lord & Lady Randolph Churchill in 1874.
Blenheim Palace offers some delicious seasonal picnics, available to pre-order, or to pick and mix from the Oxfordshire Pantry. Served in your own keepsake Blenheim Palace Picnic Bag the Churchill Deluxe Hamper for two includes:
Selection of Finger Sandwich's
Smoked Salmon Blinis
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Italian Cured Meats & Smoked Seafood Pate
With Capers, Cornichons & Chutney
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Classic Greek Salad with Olives & Feta Cheese
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Locally Baked Focaccia with Balsamic & Dipping Oil
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Chocolate Brownie
& Clotted Cream
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Platter of Exotic Fruits
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Enjoyed with Blenheim Palace Mineral Water and
2 small bottles of Prosecco
Vegetarian Hampers also available.
If you are looking for a fun-filled family dining experience, then take the Blenheim Palace Train to the Pleasure Gardens. Find the Adventure Playground, Marlborough Maze and Butterfly House before tucking into locally sourced goodies from the Pleasure Garden's Deli.
ENDS
ADMISSION: Park & Gardens ticket required: Adult £13.50 / Child £6.60 (Age 5-16) /
Concession £10.20 / Family £36.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
PICNIC: Picnics £58.00 for two and can be pre-ordered (min 72 hours in advance) via http://bit.ly/1EVfb4K
WEBSITE: www.blenheimpalace.com for more information
INFO LINE: 0800 849 6500
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*
Blenheim Palace offers an amazing annual pass ticket deal. When you buy a single day ticket to the Palace, Park and Gardens, you can convert it into an annual pass for free and gain unlimited entry for 12 months.
Annual Pass Privilege Card - 15% discount on dining and shopping*
Blenheim Palace is offering a special Privilege Card upgrade option with the Annual Pass. For an extra £5 you can receive a 15% discount in all Blenheim Palace Shops and Cafés!
*Terms and conditions apply.