Blenheim

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We are a diverse business focused on conserving and restoring our World Heritage Site. We aspire to be the lifeblood of the local economy through charitable giving. community projects, careers, sustainable practices and more. We are a world class visitor attraction and a creator of high quality homes.

Blenheim Palace makes a unique and magnificent venue for corporate and private events and weddings, whatever the size and style.

This World Heritage Site is set in more than 2000 acres of beautiful landscaped Parkland and boasts over 300 years of history, with more than six spaces available for use.

Our experienced events team will work closely with you from the initial enquiry through to the event and beyond.

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Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures’ Action Epic “Napoleon” brings Blenheim...

Moviegoers will once again be able to spot Blenheim Palace on the big screen, in the action epic Napoleon film due for release on 22nd November 2023, by Apple Original Films and Sony Pictures. Directed by Ridley Scott, who also serves as one of the producers, and written by David Scarpa, the spectacle-filled film is based on the true story of Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing on the French leader’s rise to prominence and power.

Sustainability

Blenheim is fully committed to sustaining, growing and sharing the precious resources of the Estate, the Park and the Palace. It adopts a three-pillar approach to sustainability by being the lifeblood of the local economy, enhancing the lives of local people and sharing this magnificent place to conserve and protect it for future generations.

Christmas at Blenheim Palace

A fantastic new theme has been announced for Christmas 2024, The story of Sleeping Beauty. Explore the Palace state 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.

Halloween at Blenheim Palace

Halloween is Creeping Closer…our spooktacular dusk to darkness light trail, that gets scarier as the night gets darker, is perfect for everyone…creep along early with little ones, stalk through the shadows later with bigger kids and there are some serious scares for adults too!

Blenheim Estate Welcomes New Pedigree Sheep

Pedigree Hampshire Down rams have become the latest members to join our Estate. Our rams are currently six months old and arrived at our 2,000-acre Oxfordshire Parkland, joining our Estate’s 1,000-strong flock of Scotch mules. “We are delighted to welcome a new breed of sheep to our Estate, we think they will be a perfect […]

Blenheim Palace Lake Dredge

As many of you are aware we had planned to dredge the Queen Pool at Blenheim in 2020, however this was put on hold due to the pandemic. The time has allowed us to do work on the lake which now means we can dredge the lake as a wet dredge, rather than the previously […]

Building Great Teams | The Innovation Toolkit

In this episode of The Innovation Toolkit, a series exploring tools to help businesses face the challenges of a post-COVID world, Stephen Spencer is joined by Megan Carter as they discuss the fifth part of the POSITIVE Compass tool: T for Teams.

The lastest from Blenheim Palace

It’s been lovely to have some consistently warm weather to enjoy recently, all be it a bit too hot at times. Whilst we have more freedom as a business these days, we are still being cautious to protect staff and visitors by keeping some restrictions in place and having less people in our offices, especially as we are experiencing what they are calling the ‘Pingdemic’!

Target PR’s journey to discover The Real Meaning of Business

In this session Grant Hayward and Sam Kandiyali use the recently developed B4 TRMOB graphic as a tool to highlight the ways in which Target PR use the business for positive social and environmental impact.

Women, Leadership & Money | Hubs Live

In this session of Hubs Live, members had the opportunity to hear from Alison Haill, Heather Carter, Caroline Van Zyl and Helen Wright about their experiences as women in leadership positions.

Blenheim: Bringing you the best from the Estate this May

The Park is now adorned with new arrivals. Watching our lambs bounding across the Estate makes us feel grounded with nature as it continues no matter what’s going on in the world. The Gardens are brimming with blossom trees as we watch the seasons move on, albeit leaving the weather in April showers. We’re hitting the ground running as life rights itself with momentous new partnerships and projects.

Profit vs. Purpose

In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today’s business landscape: Profit vs Purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion.

Profit vs. Purpose

In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today’s business landscape: Profit vs Purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion.

Blenheim Start-Up Competition

Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success. Join Blenheim representatives and past winners on this episode of The Business Brunch to find out more.

Blenheim Start-Up Competition

Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success. Join Blenheim representatives and past winners on this episode of The Business Brunch to find out more.

International Women’s Day – 8th March 2021

To celebrate International Women’s Day we ran two special editions of The Business Brunch as we were joined by a cross-section of inspirational women from the B4 community as they discussed their own personal experiences and challenges within the workplace, both positive and negative.

Will the post-COVID world be easier for women?

Join us in discussing whether female managers have lead more effectively during COVID-19 and whether women will flourish more in a post-COVID world as the business world takes a more flexible approach to work.

Will the post-COVID world be easier for women?

Join us in discussing whether female managers have lead more effectively during COVID-19 and whether women will flourish more in a post-COVID world as the business world takes a more flexible approach to work.

The Real Meaning of Business

Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? Some will say it’s to generate profit or wealth. But that’s just one result and not the main reason for many.

LGBT History Month

February is LGBT History Month, a great time for businesses to think about how inclusive they really are for LGBT employees and what they can do to become more so.

LGBT History Month

February is LGBT History Month, a great time for businesses to think about how inclusive they really are for LGBT employees and what they can do to become more so.

LGBT History Month

February is LGBT History Month, a great time for businesses to think about how inclusive they really are for LGBT employees and what they can do to become more so.

Blenheim February Update

We’re still bringing you the best of the Blenheim Estate so you can stay home and stay connected. Your February Update features stories from the Estate, plus inspiration and activities from our friends and partners. With brighter days upon us the estate is starting to show signs of new growth, with snowdrops lining the ground and Spring babies on the way.

B4 Embarks on National Expansion

B4, Oxfordshire’s leading business to business network, launched in 2006 and celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2021, has now launched nationally, providing businesses across the UK with fantastic opportunities to connect and secure excellent profile across B4’s growing digital audience.

How your customers’ experience has changed in 2020…

…and what you should do about it. Do you know what your customer experience is costing you? This webinar provided insights, strategies and inspiration to maximise the value of your customer journey.

Workplace Wellbeing Day

It’s Workplace Wellbeing Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.

B4 Sales & Marketing Day

It’s Sales & Marketing Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.

B4 One: The importance of wellbeing for employees in this climate...

Discussion around the importance of wellbeing for employees in this climate -The pandemic has put heavy pressure on mental and physical health and companies have an opportunity to stop a dangerous deterioration in these areas.

B4 One: An interview with Dominic Hare of Blenheim Palace

Dominic Hare joined B4 One for our live stream event from Blenheim Palace to talk about how Blenheim Palace are getting on top of the COVID crisis and building a stronger more resilient team.

B4 One: An interview with Dominic Hare of Blenheim Palace

B4 Interview Dominic Hare about the impact of COVID 19 on Blenheim and how they have found a way to embrace change and make positive steps to go forward

B4 One: The importance of wellbeing for employees in this climate

B4 talked to Megan Carter from Blenheim about looking after staff through the pandemic.

How we stuffed up our crisis response but will now change...

Blenheim’s Dom Hare describes the erratic path taken by a purpose-led business which, while rapidly responding to the unfolding crisis, felt it was still acting like a conventional business, and not a very good one at that.

B4 Podcast: Apprenticeships Week

It’s Apprenticeships Week and we’re joined by: Mel Ringer of Oxlep, Paddy Patterson of the Apprenticeship Intermediary Service and Megan Carter of Blenheim Palace.

B4 podcast: An interview with Dominic Hare & Grant Hayward

Can a business thrive if it’s not challenging itself to be more responsible?

Product Launches at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace has been playing host to monarchs, the aristocracy and heads of state for more than three centuries. Today the 2,000 acre UNESCO World Heritage Site offers the ultimate bespoke corporate facilities in an inspiring location. Set in the Oxfordshire countryside, within easy reach of London, the Palace is a unique venue perfectly suited for holding conferences, meetings and exhibitions, and for entertaining clients.

Corporate Hospitality at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace has been playing host to monarchs, the aristocracy and heads of state for more than three centuries. Today the 2,000 acre UNESCO World Heritage Site offers the ultimate bespoke corporate hospitality facilities in an inspiring location.

‘Behind the Scenes’ at Blenheim Palace

Discover the real ‘Behind the Scenes’ at Blenheim Palace, in a fascinating limited edition tour for 2018. ‘Restoration & Conservation’ will be the theme of the guided tours which will begin in the New Year as part of the extended opening season experience offered to visitors at the Oxford World Heritage Site.

B4 Meets Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer of Blenheim Palace

B4 Meets Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer, Leading strategy across all three business lines of Blenheim Palace.

Living Crafts for Christmas – ‘Handmade & Beautiful’ at Blenheim Palace

Christmas returns to Blenheim Palace from 16-19 November. This bustling Christmas event showcases 180 of the UK’s leading craft makers together with fabulous festive food and drink artisans. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Great Court, Living Crafts for Christmas celebrates the best of British contemporary design and craftsmanship and is an event packed with Yuletide charm.