Blenheim at Christmas

Dates

Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 12:45

Blenheim at Christmas – Sleeping Beauty and Illuminated Light Trail and Christmas Markets.

A magical after-dark trail for 2023 - The Great Outdoors in a brand-new light

Blenheim Palace lit up in Purple

Image: Louise Thomas

Blenheim Palace is a place where new memories are made as a multitude of twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air with festive fun. Firmly positioned as unmissable within the UK’s seasonal calendar, this has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, including a magical glimpse of Father Christmas along the way. Discover heart-shaped arches glittering in the moonlight, glowing tunnels filled with stars and an 8 metre sphere filled with over 20,000 moving LEDs , just some of the new displays to see this year. You will also see the return of the ever-popular dancing reflections in the colourful Cascades and magical Lakeside walk.

A view of Blenheim Palace lit up by Christmas lights

Image: seetickets.com

Grab a perfectly festive bite to eat in the East Courtyard as hand-picked street food vendors bring an indulgent twist to the tempting treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer, *hot chocolate or *toasted marshmallow and share it with someone special.

The story of Sleeping Beauty with a contemporary twist

Explore the Palace rooms transformed by the retelling of this classic fairy-tale for a new generation, from the Great Hall filled by a huge glistening Christmas tree to the candle-lit bedchamber where Aurora sleeps, watched over by the Lilac Fairy. Wander through the evil fairy’s lair filled with toads, potions and menacing crows, then onto the busy castle kitchen frozen in time. Along the way watch out for spinning wheels, fluttering fairies and as the story unfolds, vines creeping everywhere. Looking for a happy-ever-after, the Lilac Fairy helps True Love to find a way through the woods and together they reawaken the castle after 100 very sleepy years….

The Christmas Market in the Great Court

Discover a selection of treasurable gifts and enjoy some sweet indulgence as you escape the bustle of the high street. Set within the Great Court browse the wooden chalets filled with a wide range of arts, crafts and tempting treats for foodies, there’s ceramics, textiles, homewares, jewellery and so much more….

What's included?

• Coach transport to and from Blenheim
• Timed entrance to the house, and timed entrance into Light Trail.

Dates and Times

30^th November 2023

Leave the OU at 12:45, return to the OU by 21:30 (to be confirmed)

Entrance to the house at 15.00

Entrance to Light trail at 18.00

Places available

50 places maximum

​Prices

Adults £60.35     

Children under 16 £42.50

Booking deadline

17th July 2023

To request places

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BOOKING FORM

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Payment Deadlines

26th July 2023

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