Blenheim Palace appeal for submissions to celebrate 75th anniversary

Blenheim Palace, one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites and attractions, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary of being open to the public in April 2025. To mark this special occasion, ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ has an exciting campaign planned and is inviting people to share their unique connections and cherished memories that occurred within the Palace, Park and Gardens.

  • Did your grandparents or great-grandparents work within the Estate?
  • Have you been employed at Blenheim Palace?
  • Was your family connected to the Palace and the Marlborough family in any way?
  • Perhaps you celebrated a special milestone such as an engagement, wedding, or other memorable occasion at Blenheim?
  • Have any old black and white photos of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that have been passed down to you?
  • Were you or a loved one in the Oxford area and remember when the attraction first opened in 1950?
  • Any significant / rare sightings of wildlife on the Estate?
  • Have any of your ancestors got any wartime connections with Blenheim?

Whatever your story, we want to hear from you!

Submit your stories and images via the online form on the webpage and be part of the 75th anniversary celebration as we honour the rich tapestry of experiences that continue to make Blenheim Palace such a beloved landmark.

For more information and to submit your story, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/75-years-of-memories/

To book tickets to Blenheim Palace visit www.blenheimpalace.com

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About Blenheim Palace

Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. Set in over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped park and gardens, it was designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style and is also the birthplace of one of Britain’s most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill.

With over 300 years of history to share and one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, the magnificent stately home has a rich variety of cultural highlights and an extensive programme of special events and exhibitions.

The total Estate expands into a further 10,000 acres outside of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and focuses on care for the land through sustainable means, pursuing net zero, the growth of the local economy, the provision of affordable homes, apprenticeship training and supported community groups as part of its ambition to make this part of Oxfordshire a fairer and better place.