Knights, battles and medieval spectacle: Blenheim Palace announces thrilling jousting tournament for 2025
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 with The Knights of Middle England.
The Jousting Tournament is set to take place over the Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May 2025 between 10am and 5pm. Visitors are invited to experience the sights, sounds, and excitement of a medieval battlefield with old English traditions featuring knights, noble steeds, archery, falconry, Living History and other immersive experiences.
This year’s event will be held across two stunning locations within the Palace grounds. The Walled Garden will transport guests to a living history medieval camp, where they can immerse themselves in the daily lives of knights, squires, and artisans. Meanwhile, the South Lawn will be the centre of all the action, hosting the main joust alongside captivating falconry displays, archery demonstrations, interactive jester performances, and engaging workshops for all ages.
Entry to the Jousting Tournament is included with a valid Palace & Gardens Ticket or Palace and Play Pass which grants access to both Blenheim Palace and Adventure Play for a full year, making it fantastic value for families visiting to enjoy all that Britain’s Greatest Palace has to offer. A Palace and Play Pass is available at £165 for a family of four (two adults and two children) and at £51 per adult and £41 per child for individual day passes.
As part of Blenheim Palace’s commitment to accessibility, Mobiloo will be onsite on Sunday 5th May, and BSL-signed Joust performance times will be confirmed soon.
Don’t miss this spectacular celebration of history, bravery, and pageantry. Book your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable medieval adventure!
For more information and to book tickets visit, www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/jousting/
To watch last year’s Jousting Tournament highlights, visit My5, www.channel5.com/show/blenheim-palace-behind-the-grandeur
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Issued on behalf of Blenheim Palace. For more information please contact the Blenheim Palace PR team at 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.
