Families can enjoy a summer of fun at Blenheim Palace with the UNESCO World Heritage producing an amazing array of events.

From a world-first Peter Rabbit experience to master swordsmen battling it out, there is a varied and exciting schedule of entertainment to keep all members of the family happy.

Visitors are also able to convert their tickets into annual passes at no extra cost so they can enjoy more than just one day out at Britain's Greatest Palace.

JULY 6TH – SEPTEMBER 3RD

The Peter Rabbit Garden Adventure

Through a magical mix of storytelling, live performance and puppetry, the world of Beatrix Potter will come alive in Blenheim Palace's Walled Garden as audiences take part in the rescue of Peter from Mr. McGregor's rabbit pie-shaped plan

The world-first 50 minute immersive adventure is a must for any child who loves to explore the great outdoors, any family who treasures what you can learn from being in nature and any fan of the most beloved rabbit in children's literature.

JULY 23rd – SEPTEMBER 4th

Royal Dress Up in the Stables

 Young explorers will have the chance to go back in horsing history with costumes for little Dukes and Duchesses to try on for size, before they can Have-a-go with Hobby Horses and see who's the fastest!

JULY 30TH – JULY 31ST

Marlborough 300 Pageant

Blenheim Palace was a gift to John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, from a grateful nation. In July 2022, the grounds of the Palace will come alive with a spectacular Pageant to commemorate Marlborough 300, the tercentenary of his death.

With two exciting Arena shows each day re-enacting a Horse Race Meeting at the Court of Charles II and a battle from 1685, you can expect action, horses, muskets, flags, drums and cavalry charges.

Meet John and Sarah Churchill and hear their story as they interact with the audience, giving details of their life and family, and the period in which they lived. Enjoy acted historical cameos and impressive Living History Encampments showing life in the late 17th Century.

Bring the family to have fun, learn about history and experience the thrills of battle - and maybe even have a flutter on the races.

JULY 30TH – JULY 31ST

Hook Norton Shire Horses

Hook Norton Brewery's heavy horses will be at the Palace as the popular Blenheim event returns. For those old enough, the Oxfordshire brewery will also be offering beer tasting.

AUGUST (WEEKENDS)

 Art of the Duel

Explore the codes, traditions and bloody history of duelling through a re-enactment of a dramatic duel with swords. Experienced stage-fighting actors will bring drama and theatre to the Britain's Greatest Palace.

AUGUST 26TH – AUGUST 29TH (Bank Holiday)

Rowing on the Lake

What better way to spend the bank holiday weekend than to enjoy a peaceful rowing journey across the lake at Blenheim Palace, with boats available for all three days of the extended weekend.

Hotel Chocolat Chocmobile

Returning to Blenheim Palace after a successful Easter, the luxury chocolatier's Chocmobile will be filled to the brim  luxury chocolate, Ice Cream Of The Gods, delicious brownies and cakes.

ALL SUMMER

Lights, Camera, Action Trail

Head out into the Palace, Park and Gardens and discover fantastic filming locations that Blenheim Palace has starred in. This trail is perfect for film fanatics with Harry Potter and James Bond both using the site for filming scenes.

Bugs and Butterflies Trail

All the family can explore the gardens with our Bugs and Butterflies Trail. From spiders to snails, butterflies to bees, little explorers can find out fun facts, solve the puzzle and take home a bug themed badge.

Bungee Trampolines

Based in the Walled Garden, youngsters can bounce high into the Oxfordshire sky with the views of the estate improving with every bounce.

• For more information and to book tickets online visit blenheimpalace.com

Issued on behalf of Blenheim Palace. For more information please contact Ellen Gray at EGray@blenheimpalace.com or Ollie Young at ollie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk.

About Blenheim Palace

Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Steeped in history, the magnificent Palace is surrounded with over 2,000 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland and beautiful Formal Gardens.  Tours, exhibitions and events showcase the splendour of 'Britain's Greatest Palace' and deliver an unforgettable day out for all ages.

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'.