Blenheim Palace, Park and Gardens
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Free RHS Member days
9.30am–6pm (11am–5pm from 3 April),Thursday–Sunday, 26 February–4 April and 8 September–24 October (Good Friday and event days excluded)
About the garden
Blenheim Palace features over 90 acres of formal gardens and more than 2,000 acres of parkland to explore. The formal gardens include the Italian Garden, with its meticulously trimmed Golden Yew hedges, the Water Terraces and the fragrant Rose Garden, which boasts over eight varieties of rose in bushes and climbing trellises. The Churchill Memorial Garden, incorporating Chruchill's milestones into a 90-metre-long path, is the latest addition to the formal gardens.
In contrast to the formal gardens and sweeping parkland, the Secret Garden, restored in 2004, is a secluded area where winding paths lead over tranquil bridges and waterways. The parkland was landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown and is renowned as one of his largest projects. Visitors can follow a dedicated trail, visiting the most impressive viewpoints and learning about how Brown transformed the landscape. Notable monuments include the Grand Bridge and the Column of Victory, dating back to the 1720s.
Facilities
- Plant sales
Key features
- Autumn colour
- Water garden
- Wildlife planting and features
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.