Blenheim Palace has put together an exciting schedule of events for the summer season, designed to provide entertainment for all generations.

From celebrating the man who created Blenheim to toasting the Platinum Jubilee with a food festival extravaganza, there is an event for every occasion.  

Alongside all the exciting activities, visitors can explore the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site's beautiful 'Capability' Brown landscaped Parkland, with inspiring views, themed walking trails, historic monuments and a variety of wildlife.

Relax amidst the beautiful floral splendour of the Formal Gardens, including the Water Terraces, Rose Garden and the Churchill Memorial Garden.

JUNE 2nd – JUNE 5th

Blenheim Palace Food Festival

This fantastic festival for food lovers is returning to the Palace for its eighth year over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.

This year's event features chef royalty in the shape of Raymond Blanc OBE, alongside Italian legend Gennaro Contaldo and Great British Bake Off's Karen Wright.

There'll be exciting activities for all the family including Twistina the amazing balloon modelling lady, gastronaut Stefan Gates' 'Mindblowing Food & Science Show', a beautiful picnic area and great entertainment throughout the weekend.

JUNE 3RD – AUGUST 21ST

International Garden Photographer of the Year

The 15th exhibition of the International Garden Photographer of the Year (IGPOTY) competition will return to grace the lawns at the prestigious site this summer for the fourth consecutive year.

With stunning photographs representing all aspects of the garden, the countryside and the open spaces around us, there will be something to amaze and inspire everybody.

JULY 30TH – JULY 31ST

Marlborough 300 Pageant

Blenheim Palace was a gift to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, from a grateful nation. In July 2022, the grounds of the Palace will come alive with a spectacular Pageant to commemorate Marlborough 300, the tercentenary of his death.

With two exciting Arena shows each day re-enacting a Horse Race Meeting at the Court of Charles II and a battle from 1685, you can expect action, horses, muskets, flags, drums and cavalry charges.

Meet John and Sarah Churchill and hear their story as they interact with the audience, giving details of their life and family, and the period in which they lived. Enjoy acted historical cameos and impressive Living History Encampments showing life in the late 17th Century.

Bring the family to have fun, learn about history and experience the thrills of battle - and maybe even have a flutter on the races.

AUGUST 21ST – AUGUST 25TH

European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Games 2022

The European Transplant and Dialysis Games, a week of multi-sport competition amongst solid organ transplant recipients and kidney dialysis patients from over 25 countries across Europe, will take place in Oxford and the surrounding area in August.

Blenheim Palace will be welcoming participants for the cycling, 5km mini marathon and petanque events.

As part of its 10 Goals, Blenheim is committed to achieving annual paying visitor numbers in excess of 750,000 and to treble its economic contribution to the local area.

• For more information and to book tickets online visit blenheimpalace.com

 Issued on behalf of Blenheim Palace. For more information please contact Ellen Gray at EGray@blenheimpalace.com or Ollie Young at ollie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk .

About Blenheim Palace

Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Set in over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland and designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style, it was financed by Queen Anne, on behalf of a grateful nation, following the first Duke of Marlborough's triumph over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession.