Blenheim Palace announces annual Jousting Tournament dates

This spring, step back in time at Blenheim Palace as the UNESCO World Heritage Site transforms into an action-packed battlefield for its annual Jousting Tournament.

From Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May 2024, this spectacular event will take visitors back to medieval times and old English traditions featuring knights, noble steeds, archery, falconry, living history performances and other immersive experiences.

Each day of the tournament will feature Archery (all day), Jester Workshops (11am & 2pm) and Jester Shows (11.30am & 2.30pm) on the South Lawn as well as a Living History Medieval camp in the Walled Garden (all day). In the main arena Jousting will take place at 12pm and 3.30pm as well as a Birds of Prey Show at 1pm and 3pm.

Blenheim Palace is also inviting visitors to join its British Sign Language (BSL) session on Sunday during the 3:30pm joust. No advance booking required.

Tickets for the Jousting Tournament at Blenheim Palace are included within the Blenheim Annual or Privilege Pass, or a Park and Gardens or Palace, Park and Gardens day ticket.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/jousting/

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Issued on behalf of Blenheim Palace. For more information please contact Cab Campaign blenheim@cabcampaign.co.uk

About Blenheim Palace
Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, the Oxfordshire Estate was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Set in over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style, Blenheim Palace is also the birthplace of one of Britain’s most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill and it was his father who described the vista, on entering the Estate from the village of Woodstock, as the ‘finest view in England’.