'Capability' Brown Carriage Rides at Blenheim Palace

Discover 'Capability' Brown at Blenheim Palace by Horse & Carriage. On selected dates throughout 2016, visitors can book to enjoy a trip around the Parkland to see iconic landscape as Brown himself would have viewed it.

Blenheim Palace was one of 'Capability' Brown's most significant landscape projects. Commissioned by the 4th Duke of Marlborough in 1763, he spent a total of 11 years transforming the Palace's landscaped parkland which, although appearing quite natural, is 'contrived to pleasing effect'.

Alongside the Horse & Carriage rides, visitors can discover the new 'Capability' Brown Viewpoints Trail which has been created with interpretation panels highlighting many of his most impressive viewpoints across the Estate. Visitors can explore the trail on foot by downloading a map from the Blenheim Palace website or picking up a leaflet at the Welcome Centre.

The carriage rides last approximately 15 minutes and take in some of the quintessential Brownian views. Booking is necessary.

Plus, don't miss a look around the new temporary 'Capability' Brown exhibition features maps, plans, paintings, pictures, costumes and historic artefacts bringing the life of one of the world's most illustrious landscape designers to life.

Alongside specially-commissioned artworks featuring his most celebrated views, the exhibition also features drawings of the lake and dam under construction as well as a film by modern gardener Diarmuid Gavin reflecting on the influence of Brown's work at Blenheim Palace.

What: 'Capability' Brown Carriage Rides at Blenheim Palace

When: 9 &10, 30 & 31 April, 1 & 2 May, 9 & 10 July, 19-21 August, 17 & 18 September

Why Visit: Enjoy 'Capability' Brown by horse and carriage at Blenheim Palace.

Admission: £25 + Adult £14.90, Child £6.90, Park & Gardens ticket.

Website: blenheimpalace.com

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For more information please contact: Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 7095487

Notes to Editors

Horse & Carriage Rides

An additional fee of £25 per carriage is required. Carriages hold up to four people and rides will last approximately 15 minutes. Bookings take at Flagstaff Information.

Rides will be available on the following dates: 9th, 10th, 30th & 31st April, 1st & 2nd May, 9th & 10th July, 19th-21st August, 17th & 18th September.