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Blenheim Palace on the Northern Belle
From US$460 per person
Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough Blenheim Palace presents many fine staterooms, beautiful gardens and grounds.
Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
What's Included
Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, guided sightseeing coach tour to Palace and guided tour around Blenheim Palace, a sumptuous dinner with champagne and wine on return journey.
This trip is also available on the British Pullman departing from London Victoria.
Your Journey | Blenheim Palace was built by Vanbrugh in recognition of the victory of the first Duke of Marlborough over the French. The gilded staterooms contain fine paintings, furniture and tapestries and the bedroom where Sir Winston was born forms part of the Churchill Exhibition. The magnificent 2,000 acre park was landscaped by Capability Brown.
A delicious brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey.
On arrival at Oxford you are met by your guide who accompanies you on the coach transfer to Blenheim Palace. At Blenheim Palace, you are taken on a guided tour (approximately one hour) of the magnificent rooms filled with beautiful furniture, sculptures and paintings. After your tour explore the Water Terraces and grounds at your leisure. Rejoin the Northern Belle for your return journey.
A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a sumptuous dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine. |
What to Wear | Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Blenheim Palace.
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Access | This journey is rated as reasonable for passengers with special access needs. Blenheim Palace welcomes visitors with disabilities and does all it can to ensure that visitors are able to enjoy as much as possible of this magnificent building and it's grounds.
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