Ten things to do and discover this Autumn at Blenheim Palace

1 Salon Privé Supercar Show

This year Salon Privé Supercar Show will be hosting its first Public Day event at Blenheim Palace. Celebrating its 10th year, it is a unique event that attracts the world's greatest super and luxury car manufacturers all of whom present their latest, fastest and most desirable models. It will be a completely unforgettable experience for car enthusiasts.

5th September, various ticket options from £20 adult entrance to £114 VIP hospitality ticket, salonpriveconcours.com

2 Autumn Colours in the Park

From the 1st September autumn officially begins. There is nowhere better to see the beautiful reds, coppers, yellows and russet tones of autumn than in the 2000 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland. Take a walk around the park perimeter to see the full range of colours.

1st September, Adult £13.80 Concession £10.40 Child £6.70 Family £36.50 (Park & Gardens ticket, blenheimpalace.com

3 Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials

Enjoy the 25th annual Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, attracting the world's best riders and thousands of spectators who come each year to watch the four-day event. Watch world class eventing as well as a whole host of family friendly activities. From trade stands and food hall to a craft pavilion, and a series of thrilling demonstrations and displays in the Blenheim Arena.

17th – 20th September, blenheimhorse.co.uk

4 Blenheim Palace Festival of Literature, Film & Music

Featuring an array of talks, debates, dinners and entertainment this unrivalled literature, film and music offering is all set within the magnificent grounds of the World Heritage Site. Discover Nobel-winning author Orhan Pamuk, one of Britain's best-known radio presenters Paul Gambaccini, and veteran of the Formula One racing scene Max Mosley as well as many more.

25th – 28th September tickets via blenheimpalaceliteraryfestival.com

5 Lawrence Weiner Exhibition – Within a Realm of Distance

See the new exhibition by American artist and founding figure of Conceptual Art, Lawrence Weiner at Blenheim Palace. The exhibition will showcase works conceived by the artist over the last several decades, in addition to significant, site-specific works, created especially for the Palace. Integrated throughout the ornately furnished Palace rooms, as well as the monumental exterior of the 18th century building, the exhibition is a continuation of the artist's practice, using language as a medium to create a multitude of sculptural forms.

10th October –20th December, Adult £23.00, Child £12.50, Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket) blenheimpalace.com

6 Halloween Half Term

Hop on board the ghost train and be taken through a creepy tunnel to the Pleasure Gardens where a cackle of witchy goings-on are to be found this half term. There will be Spooky Tours running throughout the week, with a new ghoulishly special candlelit tour at 17.00 on Friday 30th October (prior booking required)*. There will also be classic spooky storytelling in the cinema of the Stables Courtyard with ghostly tales perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

24th October – 1st November, Adult £13.80 Concession £10.40 Child £6.70 Family £36.50 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com. *P,P,G ticket required

7 British Heart Foundation Half Marathon

Run around the beautiful landscaped parkland of Blenheim Palace with a range of distances to suit any runner! With a half marathon and 10k run options as well as a family fun run there is a race for everyone to take part in. This popular run helps to raise funds to beat heart disease.

4 October, Prior registration essential, bhf.org.uk/blenheim

8 The Blenheim Tapestries – Specialist Tour

The Blenheim tapestries are outstanding works of art, commissioned by the 1st Duke of Marlborough to illustrate his victories. They are exceptional in the quality of their craftsmanship, their variety, their composition and their well-preserved vibrant colours. This talk and tour will include additional textiles such as carpets and captured standards, also in the Blenheim Palace collection.

8th October 2.30pm, Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 Child £12.50 Family £60.00 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

9 Last Chance to see Blenheim Palace's Private Apartments

September is the last chance for visitors to discover the opulence of the rooms in which the Marlborough family have lived for generations. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn how family life at Blenheim Palace has changed over the past 300 years. The daily tours are bookable until the end of September.

Daily booking via Flagstaff Visitor Information Point, £5.00/ £3.50 + Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

10 Sunday Jazz

Sunday Jazz returns to Blenheim Palace from 11 October. Brighten up your weekends in the darker months and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and smooth live Jazz music in the Water Terraces Café. A selection of delicious food options will be available including breakfast paninis, warming porridge, pastries, cakes and fresh tea and coffee as well as the Sunday newspapers too.

Various dates, 10am – 12.30pm Water Terrace Café, Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

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For more information please contact:

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