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Grand Prix Ball

La Dolce Vita presents the Grand Prix Ball at Blenheim Palace. Experience an array of high class entertainment, celebrities and F1™ personalities. As well as a three course gourmet dining experience and charity auction with some amazing prizes, there will be entertainment from Jack Savoretti, The Real Thing, Eddie and the Robbers, international DJ Hugo Heathcote and more.

3rd July 7.30pm – 2.30am, tickets available from 0207 193 8183, blenheimpalace.com

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Masterchef Marvels: An evening with Stephen Edwards

Blenheim Palace are hosting an exclusive dining experience with Steven Edwards, winner of  'MasterChef: The Professionals' 2013. Enjoy dishes that he created on the show and relive the journey with stories from his experience with Monica, Gregg & Michel Roux Jnr. Start with a champagne reception before watching the preparation and delivery of your five course tasting menu in the Orangery, overlooking the Duke of Marlborough's private Italian Garden.

10th July 7.30pm – 10pm, tickets £80 per person, to book tickets call 01993 810518, blenheimpalace.com

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Battle Proms Picnic Concert

In a very special Blenheim Palace Battle Proms event, 150 re-enactors will participate in a skirmish as part of the Road to Waterloo programme of events marking 200 years since the Battle of Waterloo. The 'Battle' in the concert name refers to the unique performance of Beethoven's 'Battle Symphony' - a powerful piece of music which was composed to include 193 live firing cannons as part of the score. This is the only concert series in the world to perform Beethoven's most ambitious piece with its full complement of thunderous percussion.

11th July 4pm – 10.15pm, battleproms.com

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Summer Holiday Fun

Visit us this summer and enjoy family events that will inspire visitors young and old. Our younger visitors can enjoy hours of fun in the Pleasure Gardens during the summer holidays, with a range of workshops and activities to get involved in. On 25 – 26th July see the animal Encounters Show looking at each part of the animal kingdom.

25th July – 30th August, Adult £13.80 Concession £10.40 Child £6.70 Family £36.50 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com 

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Pre'50 American Auto Club 'Rally of Giants'

Celebrating its 50th birthday this year visitors can expect more classic American vehicles than ever! 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.

26th July, Adult £23.00, Child £12.50, Concession £18.30 (Park & Gardens ticket) blenheimpalace.com

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Robin Hood, the Musical

Cambridge Touring Theatre will be bringing their joyful, larger-than-life, musical adaptation of 'Robin Hood The Musical' to Blenheim Palace in an explosion of action and comedy for all the family! Perfect for children age 3-12 and their families. On 31st July take part* in a drama workshop playing games with the actors. *(5yrs+)

30-31st July, Adult £14.00, Child £10.00, Concession £10.00. Workshop additional £3 blenheimpalace.com

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Summer Jousting Tournament

Enjoy a spectacular battle at Blenheim Palace with a mighty jousting tournament on the South Lawn featuring 'The Knights of Arkley'. Gallant knights and their mighty steeds will battle for glory in a spectacular jousting tournament charging in the traditional tilt, and battling on foot with the mighty mace and quarter staff. The weekend will be further packed with action and entertainment, including falconry displays, archery and dragon themed puppet shows.

31st July – 2nd August,  Adult £13.80 Concession £10.40 Child £6.70 Family £36.50 (Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

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Epstein Bust at Blenheim Palace

Visitors can view a never been seen before new exhibit in the recently refreshed Churchill Exhibition, a Jacob Epstein Bust of Sir Winston Churchill. The Verdigris bronze bust is stood upon a stepped marble base.

Exhibited until September, Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 Child £12.50 Family £60.00 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

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Photography Tour of the Formal Gardens

Explore the Formal Gardens by buggy and stop at the best viewpoints to capture the beauty of your surroundings on this 60 minute tour. Bring your own camera equipment and enjoy some fantastic photography.

Daily (weather permitting) 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm, booking via Flagstaff Visitor Information Point, £3.50 + Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com

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The Servants Tour: Odd Men & Necessary Women

This tour provides an insight into the colourful life and work of those who have served at Blenheim Palace through the ages, both inside and outside in the Gardens, Parkland and Forest. Hear tales of the family and their staff over the past 300 years, and find out what it takes to be a member of the Blenheim Palace Team!

Tuesdays 2pm & Fridays 3pm, booking via Welcome Desk in Visitor Centre (Max numbers apply) Adult £23.00 Concession £18.30 (Palace, Park & Gardens ticket), blenheimpalace.com.