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Picnic at Blenheim Palace

With over 2000 acres of 'Capability' Brown Parkland, beautiful Formal Gardens there are plenty of excellent spots to picnic. Lunch just inside of the Woodstock gates against the backdrop of 'The finest view in England' then explore the 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown Parkland.

Adult £14.90 Concession £10.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

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History Variety Show

Fun for all the family the History Variety Show involves comedy, juggling, magic escapology and a unicycle. Discover an exciting and condensed history of Rome, through Medieval, Renaissance, Victorian and the 1940s. There is also a condensed version of the Battle of Agincourt.

Selected dates, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

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Jousting Tournament

Enjoy an exciting historical jousting tournament with the Knights of Arkley. Recreating the glorious jousting matches of Britain's 13th Century, knights will do battle in a daring display of bravery and skill. Watch a thrilling falconry display and see the birds of prey in action. Families can also have a go at archery and watch interactive dragon puppet shows.

19 – 21 August, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

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Festival of Transport

A family-friendly summer bank holiday, the annual Classic Car Show returns with even more excitement to Blenheim Palace. Expect vehicle judging, roaming experts and plenty of motorcycles, Minis and VW's, Customs, Hot Rods and Americans, Kit and Sports Cars. A truly unmissable event for all petrol heads!

28 - 29 August, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

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Creative Music Workshop

Create your own masterpiece in the Pleasure Gardens this summer with a Creative Music Workshop. Younger children will love joining in the interactive group music workshop. The workshops are structured by age and will take the children through a variety of musical concepts in a creative fun way.

13 - 14 August, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

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Animal Encounters & Miniature Pony Rides

Get up close with Blenheim Palace's Animal Encounters Show in the Pleasure Gardens this summer. Join Zookeeper Charles, a Fellow of the Zoological Society and lecturer at the Natural History Museum in Kensington, to learn more about the Animal Kingdom. Plus enjoy pony rides!*

Selected dates, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com *Additional charge for pony rides

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Living History at Blenheim Palace

Make history come to life with one of our Servants Tours, running daily until 28 August. Explore the Palace Courtyards with Victorian house maids and butlers and learn all about the history of the Palace and the people who have lived here from the servants' point of view. 

Every day, hourly from 11am – 4pm, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

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Family Cycling

Enjoy this once-a-year exclusive opportunity to cycle around the picturesque Parkland at Blenheim Palace. Bring your bicycles (and helmets!) and take in the scenery and fresh air, stop for a picnic and make it a day to remember. Two routes will be available to take, one around Queen Pool and one around the Park perimeter.

14 August, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

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Sensory Workshop

Children can enjoy a 40 minute Sensory Workshop session which includes dressing up and expression through musical instruments.

Regular intervals, 27 – 28 August, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

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Private Apartments Tour

Don't miss the last chance to tour His Grace, The Duke of Marlborough's Private Apartments. Discover the family home and learn all about life at Blenheim Palace, plus discover two special tours exploring Upstairs and Downstairs and life at the Palace.

Daily until September, Adult £14.90 Child £6.60 + tour ticket, Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com