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Celebrate Father's Day at Blenheim Palace
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Upstairs Tour
Discover the world of the aristocracy this Father's Day at Blenheim Palace in the new Upstairs Tour. Explore the Guest Rooms, none of which have been open to the public before. Previous guests have included Queen Mary, King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson, as well as Cecil Beaton and Yves Saint Lauren. Visitors will also see family rooms such as the Blandford Bedroom, the Sunderland Dressing Room and Bachelors' Row in the tour which includes secret corridors, interlinking doors and spiral staircases.
Daily Tours at selected times see blenheimpalace.com, Adult £24.90, Child £13.90 Palace, Park & Gardens ticket + £6.00 Adult & £5.00 Child |
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Salon Prive 'Cars & Coffee'
Treat your Dad to Car & Coffee tickets this Father's Day. Salon Privé, the UK's leading luxury supercar and classic car show, is hosting a summer series of high-octane car gatherings. '60s & 70s Classics' is the second of three Coffee & Cars events leading up this year's main Salon Privé event on 1st-3rd September. Enjoy a showcase of carefully selected 'best-of-breed' cars.
3rd July, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com |
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Blenheim Palace Flower Show
Perfect for gardening enthusiasts, Dads will love tickets to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show. It will be opened by Sir Ian McKellan who will join visitors in celebrating the very best of gardening. The Grand Floral Pavilion will be full of the UK's finest nurseries and growers giving you expert advice and ideas for your garden. There will also be 250 stalls in the Shopping Village to enjoy.
17th – 19th June, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com
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Pre'50 American Auto Club 'Rally of Giants'
For the motoring enthusiast Dad why not get tickets to Blenheim Palace's Auto Rally? See over 400 vehicles, including some of the finest and most valuable examples to be found anywhere in Europe, dating from the early 1920's through to the seventies, the Rally of the Giants is the must-visit event for anyone with an interest and passion for American motorcars, trucks, military vehicles and bikes.
10th July, Adult £14.90, Child £6.90 (Park & Gardens ticket) blenheimpalace.com
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Downstairs Tour
Servants were essential to the aristocratic way of life. It would have been completely impossible for the family to take care of themselves, to manage the house, look after the children and let alone host a fancy dinner party, without the help of servants.
Enjoy learning all about life downstairs at Blenheim Palace this Father's Day. You will wander through the network of corridors, see the iconic bell system and learn the gossip and perks of the job from the staff's point of view.
Daily Tours at selected times see blenheimpalace.com, Adult £24.90, Child £13.90 Palace, Park & Gardens ticket + £6.00 Adult & £5.00 Child |
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The 'Finest Brew' Gift Set
Treat your Dad this Father's Day to a very special gift from the Blenheim Palace East Courtyard. New and the very first of its kind, 'The Finest Brew' is a delicious local beer created using Blenheim Palace water.
£9.95 (gift set including two 330ml bottles and a Blenheim Palace beer glass) / £30 for a case of 12 beers, available from the East Courtyard shop. blenheimpalace.com
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Battle Proms Picnic Concert at Blenheim Palace
Pack up a picnic, stock up on fizz and join the party for the Battle Proms Concert. Enjoy an exceptional evening of classical music, carefully choreographed Spitfire and cavalry displays, dramatic cannon fire and a stunning firework finale. The concert will take place at a new location within the Park for 2016 - just west of the spectacular Column of Victory.
16th July 4pm – 10.15pm, battleproms.com
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'Capability' Brown Viewpoints Trail
Discover the new Viewpoints Trail at Blenheim Palace. Explore the Parkland with the downloadable map or pick up a trail guide at the Welcome Desk and find a series of specially-created boards, providing information on the incredible views and vistas created by Brown and his workmen between 1763 and 1774.
Download a trail at blenheimpalace.com, Adult £14.90 Child £6.90 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com |
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Blenheim Palace Wine
Treat your Dad to the best vintage wine from Blenheim Palace. The mouth-watering selection of wines are available from the Blenheim Palace East Courtyard Shop and are perfectly paired with a selection of locally sourced gifts.
£12 per bottle, £60 for case of 6.
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Father's Day Lunch in the Orangery
Perfect for Father's Day book a very special lunch in the new Orangery Restaurant. Overlooking the private Italian Gardens and serving up a delicious selection of dishes enjoy lunch followed by an exploration of the Formal Gardens.
Table booking available online, blenheimpalace.com |
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For more information please contact:
Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548