Ten things to do and discover this June at Blenheim Palace:

1: Churchill Memorial Garden Opens

Created by Kim Wilkie, and due to be opened by the Duke of Marlborough and a very special VIP guest, the Churchill Memorial Garden shows the journey through Churchill's life highlighting key milestones in his lifetime and career.

Opens 9th June, Royal press call contact Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 blenheimpalace.com

2: Gifford's Circus

The famous family-run vintage circus returns to Blenheim Palace for hilarity and high jinx with dancing horses, dashing Dalmatians, live music and flying people. All the family will enjoy Gifford's favourites: jugglers Bibi & Bichu, Tweedy the clown and show stealer Brian the goose.
4th – 8th June, Adult £22.00 Child £14.00 blenheimpalace.com, tickets from giffordscircus.com

3: Blenheim Palace Flower Show

Blenheim Palace's 3rd annual Flower Show will be opened by Mary Berry who will join visitors in celebrating the very best of gardening. The Grand Floral Pavilion will be full of the UK's finest nurseries and growers giving you expert advice and ideas for your garden. There will also be 250 stalls in the Shopping Village to enjoy.

19th – 21st June, Adult £13.50 Concession £10.20 Child £6.60 Family £36.00 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

4: Churchill Commemorative Day

D Day on Saturday 6 June will be commemorated at Blenheim Palace with a visit from Winston Churchill himself, a special Churchill historical character, complete with a replica of Churchill's vehicle. There will be a Spitfire plane in the Great Court meeting visitors as they discover more about World War II and the life of Churchill. Special tours will be on offer all day at the Palace as well as the Follow in Churchill's Footsteps trail to enjoy, the new Churchill Exhibition to discover and much more.

6th June, Adult £22.50 Concession £18.00 Child £12.30 Family £59.00 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

5: Blenheim Palace Triathlon

Raising money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research 7,000 competitors will swim, cycle and run around the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace. A unique opportunity to swim in the Grand Lake and experience the 'Capability' Brown parkland whilst recognising a great cause.

13th – 14th June, Spectator ticket* - Adult £13.50 Concession £10.20 Child £6.60 Family £36.00 (Park & Gardens ticket), theblenheimtriathlon.com *Price varies depending on time of purchase

6: Nocturne Live

The iconic concerts in the Grand Courtyard feature legendary singer-songwriter and musician Van Morrison and Grammy Award-winning American Jazz vocalist and songwriter Gregory Porter on 25th June. This is followed by composer and virtuso pianist Ludovico Einaudi on 28th June.

25th & 28th June, Tickets to Nocturne Live are available from nocturnelive.com

7: The Ladies of Blenheim Palace

A fascinating and entertaining look at the ladies of the Marlborough/Churchill family usually overlooked in favour of the men. This talk and tour redresses the balance as it looks at the achievement of some of the Duchesses and discusses the thwarted talents and potential of others.

Mondays 3pm & Fridays 2pm booking necessary at Visitor Centre Adult £22.50 Concession £18.00 Child £12.30 Family £59.00 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

8: Blenheim Palace's Rose Garden

June is the best month to see Blenheim Palace's beautiful Rose Garden. Created by the 7th Duke of Marlborough and restored to its former glory by the 11th Duke of Marlborough the Rose Garden is a must-visit Formal Garden.

Adult £13.50 Concession £10.20 Child £6.60 Family £36.00 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

9: Consuelo Vanderbilt

This fascinating talk offers an insight into the life of railroad heiress, Consuelo Vanderbilt who married the 9th Duke of Marlborough in 1895. From her life as a child of the Gilded Age to her entrance into English aristocracy this narrative experience is a voyage from 5th Avenue, N.Y.C. and Newport, R.I. to Woodstock, Oxfordshire.

5th June 2.30pm, booking necessary 0199 3810530 or operations@blenheimpalace.com, £7 + Adult £22.50 Concession £18.00 Child £12.30 Family £59.00 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com.

10: Lightning Conductor

Blenheim Palace's lightning conductor will be tested on 29th June (weather permitting). The Column of Victory acts as a lightning conductor for the Palace and will see two experts use a myriad of ladders and climbing equipment to scale the 134 feet tall monument.

29th June Photo Opportunity contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

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For more information please contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01209 822194 or 07815 709548