Blenheim Palace confirms winter opening hours and experiences in Adventure Play

Adventure Play at Blenheim Palace will transition to winter opening hours from 4th November. During this period, the impressive and immersive outdoor play area will be open to visitors from Friday to Sunday. The Walled Garden Pizzeria will also adjust to winter hours, opening exclusively at weekends to offer its popular pizzas to visitors in need of a pit-stop.

During the school holidays (23rd December to 3rd January), Adventure Play will be open throughout the week as normal.

Heather Carter, Managing Director of Blenheim Palace, said, “Winter is a magical time to experience Blenheim Palace, and we’re delighted to offer a festive atmosphere over the coming months. Our winter opening hours are designed to make sure that everyone can enjoy the beauty and heritage of the Palace, Park, Gardens including Adventure Play, whether visiting on weekends or during the school holidays.”

Available at £150 for a family of four (two adults and two children) and at £50 per adult and £40 per child for individual day passes, a valid Palace and Play Pass is required for families to experience Adventure Play.

Existing Family Annual Pass holders (two adults and two children) can upgrade to the new Palace and Play Pass for £51 and individual annual passes can be upgraded for £18 per child and £12 per adult.

For more information and to book tickets visit, www.blenheimpalace.com/adventure-play/

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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, 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.

About Adventure Play

Adventure Play at Blenheim Palace is a £3.6 million outdoor adventure experience located within the historic Walled Garden. It is the biggest family-themed attraction in the history of Blenheim Palace.

The area includes a series of immersive interconnecting zones with secret chambers, clamber nets, tunnels, slides, rope bridges – and giant carrots! Covering a site larger than a football pitch, it celebrates the rich heritage of the 18th century baroque Palace, inspired by real-life features including the lakeside Boat House and Hensington Gate.

The inclusive experience has been carefully designed and created to ensure children of all abilities are able to explore and enjoy the extensive play areas.

To bring the project to life, Blenheim partnered with renowned children’s play design company CAP.co and award-winning Oxfordshire family construction firm, Kingerlee.