Blenheim Palace and Sony Music, the co-producers of Christmas at Blenheim Palace, are delighted to announce that due to popular demand, the Illuminated Trail will be extended to include new dates from 6 -10 January 2021. 

The Illuminated Trail takes visitors on a spectacular outdoor adventure full of festive cheer. It is the perfect way to enjoy some sparkling wintry fun. Be surrounded by over one million twinkling lights, colourful trees and amazing illuminated installations – all set in majestic surroundings. 

It takes between one and two hours to complete the trail and there are more than 20 special light installations along the way.

There are lots of new sights this year, including:  

• Blue Neuron - Created from reworked heat-treated plastic bottles, Blue Neuron is a beautiful kinetic light installation with a mesmerising blue light which fizzes and dances through the branches.
• Heart of Stars - This magical lighting effect scatters thousands of tiny refracted beams across the path leading to the Rose Garden, immersing visitors within fantastical, swirling and changing patterns.
• Water Terrace Fire Garden - Walk between pea-lit Christmas trees towards a magical mix of fire and water as the pools of the lower Water Terrace dance with the shimmering reflections of flickering flambeaux and large flame-filled sculptures.

And for the first time ever, this year there is a light-show finale in the Great Court. A chance to see the façade of Blenheim Palace like you've never seen it before! 

Part of the reason the trail is so special is that there is absolutely no traffic noise or light pollution. 

“You really do feel as though you are in the midst of a fairytale woodland. I am confident that a wander through our spectacular gardens, illuminated by over one million lights, will bring joy to our visitors this winter”, said Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer at Blenheim Palace.

Book your tickets safe in the knowledge that if Covid-19 Government legislation requires cancellation, you can re-book your slot, get a refund, or transfer your ticket to next year.

Don't forget to download the FREE MyChristmasTrails App for all the latest Illuminated Trail news, trail map, music, food and drink, photo booth, and fun exclusive competitions. 

Christmas at Blenheim Palace is brought to you by leading events promoter Raymond Gubbay Limited, a division of Sony Music, in partnership with Blenheim Palace.  The trail is created by Culture Creative.

What:              Christmas at Blenheim Palace

When:             Open until 10 January 2021 (Closed 25 Dec, 2020 and 4&5 Jan 2021)

Why Visit:       Discover an Illuminated Trail for all the family set within the beautiful landscape of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Admission:     Tickets for popular dates sell out fast therefore early booking is advised. 

Advanced Admission Tickets From:  Adult £19 - £21.50, Child (Age 3-16) £13-£15, and Family £60-£68 (2 adults and 2 children). 

Blenheim Annual Pass holders receive £1.00 per person discount for advance booking only.  Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under.  Parking from £8-£10.

For full pricing and ticket information visit blenheimpalace.com/christmas

Website:         blenheimpalace.com/christmas #christmasatblenheimpalace 
FB: mychristmastrails

Address:         Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

For more information please contact:

Sarah Runnacles | sarah@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379

Notes to Editors

• For full pricing details and booking please visit: blenheimpalace.com/christmas
• Additional facilities and significantly increased hygiene procedures will be made available for visitors to the trail, as well as 'contactless' catering options. For further information about COVID19 and booking tickets with confidence visit:  https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/covid-19/
• Christmas at Blenheim Palace has been awarded the 'We're Good to Go' industry-standard mark, in recognition that government and industry COVID-19 guidelines are being followed by the organisation, and processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.
• The Palace will be open and visitors will also be able to view the Cecily Brown Art Exhibition. The outdoor market and the themed event within the Palace will not take place this year but it will be back. Watch out for the story of The Nutcracker in the State Rooms in 2021.

About Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18thcentury Baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of 'Capability Brown' landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens.

Not only an iconic part of history, Blenheim Palace is a living and changing experience with a wealth of events, themed tours and exhibitions throughout the year.

blenheimpalace.com | FB @BlenheimPalace | Twitter @BlenheimPalace

About RGL, a division of Sony Music

Leading events promoter, RGL (Raymond Gubbay Limited), a division of Sony Music, has been delivering illuminated Christmas and Lightscape trails for over seven years.  The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues including Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; The Forestry Commission; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA and Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.

Each trail is designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of the individual location. RGL also presents over 500 concerts annually throughout the UK.

Raymondgubbay.co.uk | FB @RaymondGubbay | Twitter @RaymondGubbay

About Culture Creative

Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in Scotland and the North East of England. The Company works across a wide-range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013, Culture Creative has worked closely with leading entertainment promoter Raymond Gubbay Ltd. a division of Sony Music, to create Lightscape, Ignite and Christmas themed trails in various venues across the UK and overseas. www.culturecreative.co.uk | FB @culturecreativeltd | Twitter @CCLCreative | Instagram @culturecreativeltd