Blenheim Palace has an eggcellent Easter weekend planned for all the family to enjoy from 30 March – 2 April, with lots of additional fun to be had over the entire Easter holidays. 

Follow an over-sized Easter Egg Hunt throughout the 'Capability' Brown Parkland and Pleasure Gardens with some 8ft giant decorated eggs to find. Explore the grounds to seek out the special 'Blenheim Egg', note its location on your map and enter into a competition to win an Easter surprise.   

Blenheim Palace's Pleasure Gardens will transform into an Easter wonderland with lots of interactive experiences, family-friendly activities and shows to enjoy.

Find a traditional Victorian fairground with vintage rides for the whole family.

Embark on an Easter Bunny Walkabout; or frolic with the fairy stilt walkers; plus have a go at Archery and get jumping on the bouncy castle or trampolines!

Families can also see an Easter Puppet Show, watch Balloon Twisters, take part in Circus Skills Workshops and have their faces painted over the four day celebration.

All the usual family favourites can still be found in The Pleasure Gardens throughout the holidays, with permanent features, including the giant Marlborough Hedge Maze, The Butterfly House and the Adventure Playground.

Tuck into a feast of family-friendly food with a range of fresh hot and cold snacks, handmade pizzas, soups, salads, ice cream and a selection of healthy choices for children.

With plenty to entertain don't miss the family fun-filled Easter weekend at Blenheim Palace.

WHAT:   The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Blenheim Palace

WHEN:  30 March – 2 April, 2018

WHY VISIT:           Discover an over-sized Easter Egg Hunt throughout the iconic landscape of Blenheim Palace.

ADMISSION:        Park & Gardens ticket required: Adult £16.00 / Child £7.40 (Age 5-16) /

Concession £13.00 / Family £43.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

WEBSITE:              blenheimpalace.com

For more information and images please contact:

Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

Notes to editors:

• Easter Activities in the Pleasure Gardens
• Circus Skills Workshop in the Big Top 10.00-16.00
• Bouncy Castle in the Maze Area* 10.00-17.00
• Have a go at Archery in the Maze Area*10.00-17.00
• Victorian Funfair*10.00-17.30
• Face Painting in the Lavender Garden*10.30-16.30
• Balloon Modelling in the Lavender Garden*10.30-16.30
• Easter Bunny walkabout 11.30, 12.30, 13.30 and 14.30
• Easter Puppet Shows on the lawn 12.00, 13.00 and 14.00

*small additional charges apply

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

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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'.

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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.

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