Embark on a Neverland experience at Blenheim Palace’s Adventure Play this festive season
Blenheim Palace is inviting children and their families to embark on a swashbuckling journey in Adventure Play this festive period, with storyboards along the way to encourage imaginative play, inspired by the magic of Neverland.
Until 1st January 2025, young adventurers can immerse themselves in the magic of J.M. Barrie’s beloved story of Peter Pan at Blenheim Palace’s Adventure Play, a hidden world of adventure.
Children can earn their own Adventure Play badge after completing the Neverland storyboard activities, which spark imagination and bring Barrie’s famous characters to life. Designed for inquisitive minds and vivid imaginations, the play area is home to a thrilling network of tunnels, bridges, cargo nets, and hidden chambers for endless exploration and excitement.
J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, gifted the rights to his beloved story to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in 1929. The Darlings’ family home in the story drew inspiration from Barrie’s own lodgings, located near the hospital. His generous act has provided ongoing support for seriously ill children treated at GOSH, making this event a celebration of both play and purpose.
The Neverland activities at Blenheim Palace this year are part of an ongoing partnership between Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH Charity) and Blenheim Palace, which promises to bring the timeless story of Peter Pan to life while giving children at GOSH the best chance, and childhood, possible.
Heather Carter, Managing Director – Visitor Attraction at Blenheim Palace, said: “We are thrilled to bring the magic of Neverland to Adventure Play this Christmas. It’s a unique opportunity for families to create unforgettable memories whilst celebrating the wonder of the timeless story of Peter Pan. It’s also a privilege to highlight the legacy of Barrie’s generosity, which continues to support Great Ormond Street Hospital and the incredible work they do.”
After visiting Adventure Play, families can browse the Neverland themed shop, where they can purchase Neverland themed coasters, Christmas tree decorations, and mugs featuring much loved characters; Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, and Croc.
Adventure Play at Blenheim Palace is currently operating winter opening hours, from Friday to Sunday. During the school holidays (23rd December to 3rd January), Adventure Play will be open throughout the week as normal.
The Palace & Play Pass is £150 for a family of four (two adults and two children) and is £50 per adult and £40 per child for individual day passes. 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 information on the festive lineup of events and to book tickets visit, https://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 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.
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 Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals with the broadest range of dedicated, children’s healthcare specialists under one roof in the UK. The hospital’s pioneering research and treatment gives hope to children from across the UK with the rarest, most complex and often life-threatening conditions. Our patients and families are central to everything we do – from the moment they come through the door and for as long as they need us.
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity needs to raise money to support the hospital to give seriously ill children the best chance of life. The charity funds research into pioneering new treatments for children, provides the most up to date medical equipment, funds support services for children and their families and supports the essential rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital. You can help us to provide world class care for our patients and families. For more information visit www.gosh.org
