Blenheim Palace to provide traditional Christmas Dinner at Woodstock Town Hall
Blenheim Palace is delighted to announce its support for the local community this festive season by supplying a Christmas Day lunch at the Woodstock Town Hall Assembly Room in collaboration with The Benefice of Woodstock and Bladon. The event is open to residents of Woodstock and Bladon who find themselves on their own at Christmas and will bring together members of the community to enjoy a warm, festive celebration in the heart of the town.
Guests will be treated to a traditional Christmas lunch prepared by Blenheim Palace’s catering team. The menu includes succulent turkey, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, seasonal greens, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce, followed by a rich Christmas pudding served with brandy cream. Drinks will include wine and Blenheim Estate water, with the Palace’s estate gardens providing fresh, homegrown vegetables for the feast.
The event is a collaborative effort by Blenheim Palace, with all food and wine generously supplied free of charge by the Palace’s trusted suppliers.
Jack Butler, Head of Catering Operations at Blenheim Palace, said, “Christmas is a time for togetherness, and this event is about supporting those in our local community who might otherwise spend the day alone or feeling vulnerable. We’re honoured to bring some Christmas cheer to Woodstock, and we hope this meal brings warmth and joy to everyone attending.”
Gemma Ferrier, Ordinand at St Mary Magdalene’s and St Martin’s Church, said, “We are conscious that there are many people in our local area who are on their own and experiencing loneliness. When other people are with their families this is often the hardest time for people on their own, and Christmas is probably one of the most difficult times. Sharing a meal and conversation on Christmas Day is so important to so many people, which is why we are so grateful to Blenheim Palace for making this possible.”
The Christmas Lunch emphasises Blenheim Palace’s commitment to fostering community spirit and ensuring no one feels left out during this special time of year.
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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 parkland and designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style, it was financed by Queen Anne, on behalf of a grateful nation, following the first Duke of Marlborough’s triumph over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession.
Today it houses one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, which includes portraits, furniture, sculpture and tapestries.
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’.
