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Dominic Hare, CEO, Blenheim - Dominic Hare was born in Liverpool and studied Law at Oxford. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG, he spent the next ten years in corporate finance and investment banking (with Paribas and Barclays Capital), specialising in the media and telecoms sector. He is proud to have helped DJ Chris Evans buy Virgin Radio but also to have helped Bob the Builder buy both Thomas the Tank Engine and Barney the Purple Dinosaur. For 13 years, he served as Finance Director at Blenheim and is now the Chief Executive Officer at Blenheim. At Blenheim, he and the team are delivering an energetic vision of the evolved role of a landed estate today, not an historic anachronism but on the powerhouse of the local economy, custodians and innovators in carbon management and the heartbeat of local life.Organisation
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Blenheim Palace Estate News
Catch up with the latest news from the Blenheim Palace estate.
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 […]
Combatting Climate Change: Blenheim’s biggest battle
We are taking up the battle against Climate Change, to ensure that we not only preserve Blenheim for future generations, but also the planet.
Beautiful Blenheim Palace Begins Festive Season with Magical Indoor...
The countdown to Christmas started at Blenheim Palace on Thursday, when hundreds of visitors were wowed by its stunning trails both in the Palace and outside in its iconic Gardens.
Blenheim Estate Grown Christmas Trees
We’re delighted that once again we have estate grown Christmas trees for sale this festive season.
Designer Brings the Story of The Nutcracker to Life...
A BAFTA award-winning costume and set designer is reimagining the story of The Nutcracker as part of a new festive feature at Blenheim Palace 19 Nov– 3 Jan.
Blenheim this November
As the leaves begin to change this season don’t forget to visit Blenheim Palace in all its glory before its Christmas revamp on the 14th November.
More than a million lights for festive trail at...
The countdown to Christmas has started and stunning Blenheim Palace is getting ready to welcome its glittering Illuminated Trail back this year, between 19 November and 2 January 2022.
Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace Opens for Halloween...
The autumn air was filled with wonder on Thursday, as hundreds of visitors enjoyed the spook-tacular surprises at the opening night of a new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace.
Singer Attends Launch of Charity Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim’s...
Singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti and his wife, actress and artist, Jemma Powell were among guests at the official opening of MASKED, a new photographic exhibition at Blenheim Palace’s Stables Café in aid of children’s charity AT The Bus.
Sunrise Walk Raises More Than £2,500 for Grief Support...
A sponsored sunrise walk at Blenheim Palace in memory of loved ones has raised more than £2,500 for a grief support charity working with children and young people in Oxfordshire.
Brand New Trail at Blenheim Palace this October Half...
Spooky surprises await visitors on a brand-new Halloween trail at Blenheim Palace running from 22 – 31 October 2021.
Ghoulish Goings-on at Blenheim Palace’s Half Term Fright-Fest
Things that go bump in the night – and day – will create a spooky half term experience for all the family at Blenheim Palace next month (October 22nd to October 31st).
Autumn Extravaganza at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is celebrating all things autumnal over the weekend as part of its brand new Autumn Festival (Friday, 1st October to Sunday, 3rd October).
Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research...
Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley launched his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Blenheim Celebrates ‘Astronomer’ Duke on Autumn Equinox
Blenheim Palace is marking the official start of autumn on Wednesday by showcasing a collection of 18th century telescopes, scientific instruments and handwritten astronomical observations belonging to George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough.
Major Mick’s 100 Mile Tintanic Adventure for Alzheimer’s Research...
Eighty-year-old Major Mick Stanley will be launching his homemade boat ‘Tintanic’ onto the lake at Blenheim Palace TOMORROW (Wednesday, 22nd September at 11am) as part of his 100-mile Tintanic Adventure to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Cadets Help Blenheim Palace’s Vintage Fire Engine to Shine
A team of cadets from Kidlington Fire Station has been helping bring the shine back to a Victorian horse-drawn fire engine at Blenheim Palace.
Celebrate All Things Autumnal at Blenheim Palace’s Fantastic New...
Britain’s Greatest Palace is hosting a brand-new Autumn Festival on 24th-26th September and 1st-3rd October.
Make it an Autumn to Remember at Britain’s Greatest...
Autumn is the perfect time to experience Blenheim Palace’s vibrant views and red-tinted golden hues – and there is so much more for visitors to enjoy in a packed programme of events.
First Affordable Homes Available at Park View
The first phase of affordable housing has become available at Blenheim Estate Homes’ ground-breaking Park View development in Woodstock.
Picture Palace: Blenheim’s Starring Role in new Cinderella Blockbuster
Blenheim Palace has a leading role in Amazon Prime Video’s new film, Cinderella which launched exclusively around the world in over 240 countries and territories on Friday (September 3rd).
Blenheim Estate Homes Reaches Final of Sustainable Housebuilder of...
Blenheim Estate Homes has reached the final of the Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year at the annual Housebuilder Awards.
Palace Showcases Stunning Equine Artworks in new Exhibition
Blenheim Palace is showcasing a series of stunning 19th century equine prints including lithographs and etchings by leading figures of the French Romantic school.
Blenheim Palace Hosts Sunrise Walk for Grief Support Charity
Blenheim Palace is once again offering people the opportunity to watch the sunrise over the Estate as part of a fundraising walk on Saturday, 25th September.
Star-studded Photographic Exhibition at Blenheim Palace to Raise Funds...
Zuleika Gallery is staging a new exhibition by Oxford photographer Joanna Vestey at Blenheim Palace’s new Stables Café.
See supercars in action at Blenheim Palace’s first ever...
Blenheim Palace will throw open its gates to give car enthusiasts a rare chance to marvel at more than 1,000 super and hypercars next month.
Churchill Birth Room Reopens at Blenheim Palace
The tiny bedroom where Sir Winston Churchill was born has re-opened at Blenheim Palace, after being closed to visitors for more than a year due to the pandemic.
News from the estate this August
Our teams across the Estate are working hard on our land, to make sure it’s the best it can be. With lots of projects in the works we are pushing ahead with our long-term aim to become the UK’s first estate to demonstrate carbon-positive land management. We want to share with you a few of the exciting stories and news from the past month.
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.
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.
Blenheim Estate Homes and West Oxfordshire District Council Shortlisted...
Blenheim Estate Homes and West Oxfordshire District Council have been nominated as finalists in The Public/Private Partnership Award category of 2021’s Estate Gazette Awards.
Art on the Hoof at Blenheim Palace
A painting pony called Teddy is delighting visitors to Blenheim Palace’s new stables exhibition with his unbridled artistic prowess.
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’!
MP Impressed With Blenheim’s Environmental Initiatives
MP Robert Courts has praised Blenheim Estate’s commitment to the environment during a visit to the Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site this week.
Target PR’s journey to discover The Real Meaning of...
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.
Blenheim Estate Offering ‘Dream’ Role for Shepherd
The Blenheim Estate is looking to recruit a shepherd to help care for its 1,000-strong flock of sheep, as well as its collection of rare breed British white cattle
Blenheim Estate Homes Welcomes Government’s New National Planning Code
Blenheim Estate Homes has welcomed the government’s new national model design code, which was published this week.
Bringing you the best from the Estate this July
We enjoy no better sight than peaceful calves snoozing in the sun, and these little ones were snapped doing just that in their High Park field. Our teams have been busy as always, ensuring our Estate is carefully managed and all our livestock are happy and healthy.
Candlemaker Wins Blenheim’s Start-up Business Award
A candlemaker from Long Wittenham has won Blenheim’s annual business start-up competition.
Outdoor Exhibition Celebrates Beautiful Blenheim
Blenheim Palace’s stunning landscape and parkland is being showcased as part of an outdoor photography exhibition celebrating the natural beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Celebrate an occasion, commemorate an event or remember a...
We’re on a mission to plant 1,000 trees within our World Heritage Site. With your help, we will plant a variety of native species of hardwoods including oak, cherry, walnut and beech. We only plant native species to protect and support our precious ecological system.
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 Palace Food Festival – 20th-22nd August
Dame Mary Berry joins the impressive line-up of world-class chefs and experts attending the festival.
Enjoy the ‘Finest View in England’ With a Summer...
Visitors are being invited to enjoy National Picnic Week (19th-27th June) with a range of deliciously indulgent picnic hampers in the magnificent setting of Britain’s greatest palace.
Visitors Invited to Take a bow and hit the...
Visitors of all ages are being encouraged to channel their inner Robin Hood and let off some steam with axe throwing and archery sessions at Blenheim Palace.
Award-winning Photographer Reveals Blenheim’s Wild Side
Award-winning photographer Pete Seaward has created a stunning new display of wildlife photography for a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
Re-discovered 200-year-old Guide Reveals Lost Treasures of one of...
An archivist at Blenheim Palace has re-discovered a 200-year-old guide revealing the lost treasures of one of Britain’s largest and most luxurious Roman villas.
Saplings From Europe’s Greatest Collection of Ancient Oaks on...
A limited number of saplings grown from Europe’s greatest collection of ancient oaks have gone on sale to the public at Blenheim Palace for the first time.
Stunning Video Game Technology Brings Churchill’s Story to Life
Didcot-based Rebellion Film Studios has produced an extraordinary video to accompany the launch of the new Churchill exhibition at Blenheim Palace, which opened earlier this month.
Bringing you the best from the Estate this June
We’re truly feeling the effects of sunny days across the Estate, notably in High Park where the trees’ lush green canopies are out in full – like this one; our oldest oak looking magnificent against blue skies.
Chainsaw Champion Carves Stunning Seat From Giant Ancient Fallen...
An ancient fallen oak tree has been given a new lease of life as a stunning carved bench at Blenheim thanks to the artistic skills of chainsaw artist Matthew Crabb.
Blenheim to Recruit Record Number Of Apprentices
Blenheim is offering 12 new apprenticeship opportunities in a wide range of roles from bricklaying to social media.
Blenheim Art Foundation to present exhibition by Tino Sehgal...
Blenheim Art Foundation is pleased to announce a major solo exhibition by Tino Sehgal, taking place 9 July – 15 August 2021. Following a year of extensive confinement indoors, this will be the designed specifically for the Park and Gardens.
Spring Spectacular at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is playing host to some extra special guests as part of its Spring Spectacular celebrations from 22nd May to 6th June.
Blenheim’s New Wild Bee B&Bs Welcome First Guests
Blenheim Estate is celebrating World Bee Day on Thursday, 20th May with news that two of its natural hives have been occupied by wild bee colonies.
Oxfordshire’s most renowned venues are ready and waiting to...
Freedom is here!! It’s time to start making plans and getting excited about moving back to a slightly more ‘normal’ world, with lockdown restrictions easing we are now able to visit wonderful venues such as Blenheim Palace, Oxford University colleges and The Ashmolean Museum.
Blenheim: Bringing you the best from the Estate this...
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.
Britain’s Greatest Palace – Re-opens to Visitors
Blenheim Palace is set to open its doors to visitors again from Monday, 17th May.
Growing natural capital: Morgan Sindall and Blenheim Estate Land...
Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, is to create nine new woodlands in partnership with the Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire, planting more than a quarter of a million trees to transform the land as part of an ambitious series of sustainability initiatives.
Blenheim Palace Virtual Media Event
Official launch of two major new exhibitions: ‘Churchill’ and ‘The Stables’, including world premiere unveiling of life-size Churchill waxwork
Blenheim: An update on our latest work and projects
The Pandemic has left me feeling somewhat dis-connected to you with the lack of time as we battled COVID-19 and the ability to meet in a more personal way, be it a one to one meeting we may have had or event of some sort where we used to chat over a coffee.
Blenheim Estate Invites Tenders For Long Term Partnership...
The Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire is inviting farmers to tender for c.1,100 acres (445ha) of arable farmland as it implements its ground-breaking land strategy.
Furlough Courses Allow Blenheim Staff to Flourish in...
Blenheim has been supporting its furloughed staff and those having to work from home by funding online training courses of their choice.
Artist Adds Finishing Touches to Lifelike Churchill Waxwork
Colour and hair artist Sue Day adds the final touches to a waxwork of Sir Winston Churchill, ahead of the opening of a major new exhibition on ‘the greatest Briton’, which opens at Blenheim Palace next month.
Palace Adds Extra Horsepower To New Stables Exhibition
A model recreation of Winston Churchill’s childhood pony is among a series of equestrian displays to feature in a major new exhibition in Blenheim Palace’s historic stable block, which opens next month.
Blenheim Pilots New Social Prescription Programme
Blenheim is piloting a new ‘social prescription’ programme aimed at addressing the mental distress, social isolation and physical inactivity caused by lockdown.
Hussain Manawer releases poetic film crediting nominees ahead of...
Critically-acclaimed poet and producer, Hussain Manawer, makes his directing debut with new short film about BAFTA
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.
Giant Hat Tree Caps Off New Exhibition in Palace’s...
Work is nearing completion on a major new exhibition highlighting the crucial role horses have played throughout Blenheim Palace’s history.
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.
Blenheim Bursary Scheme Aims To Help Bring People...
Blenheim is inviting grant applications for its 2021 bursary scheme from local projects and charities that focus their work on bringing people together in the local community.
Blenheim to Host 100km Non-Stop Charity Walk
Blenheim Palace is to host an epic one-man overnight 100km non-stop charity walk to raise funds for a rare neurological order.
Blenheim Re-Launches Start-Up Scheme
Blenheim is once again inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.
Blenheim Spring Update
We’re delighted to see Spring is truly on its way across the Estate with the trees brimming with buds and more blooms every day.
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 Palace Carries Out Emergency Roof Repairs as...
A team of conservation contractors is carrying out emergency repair work to fix leaking leadwork on the roof of Blenheim Palace with a grant from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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.
Scan Reveals Record Ratio for Blenheim Estate’s Sheep Flock
Blenheim Estate’s flock of sheep are expecting a record ratio of lambs this year according to the latest ultrasound pregnancy scans.
Volunteers Restore Blenheim Estate Historic Hedgerow
A team of volunteers is helping to re-plant an ancient hedgerow as part of a wildlife conservation project in Bladon.
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.
A Leap of Faith needs Reliable Partners
Having wandered relatively blind into the world of webinars early in lockdown, B4 quickly got to grips with delivering regular content from members on a daily basis, culminating with BIO2020 which saw 102 live webinars delivered over three days.
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.
B4 Community Building Day
It’s B4 Community Building 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 Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Day
It’s B4 Retail, Leisure & Hospitality 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.
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.
How to make bettering your wellbeing part of your...
What do you do in your everyday life to allow you to feel more motivated and allow you to achieve your goals?
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.
The Future of Christmas Parties
We are in National Lockdown #2 – What does that mean for the annual office Christmas party? Are Christmas parties cancelled this year?
How your customer’s experience has changed in 2020 –...
It’s been a year like no other, and alongside the disruption to all our lives, one of the most obvious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the way the dynamic of the relationships, and interactions, between businesses and their customers have profoundly changed.
Tulip Donation, We need your help!
Our Gardens Team have around 800 bulbs for ‘Strong Love’ Tulips that we are hoping to donate to a local good cause or charity.
Marking Remembrance Day With 200 Silhouetted Soldiers
A poignant company of 200, life-size Armistice Day soldier silhouettes has been assembled ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
Our Herdsman Harvests Bumper Crop From Giant Veg Chaos...
Our Herdsman Richard has harvested a bumper crop of vegetables from a giant edible chaos garden he created on our Estate.
Blenheim: The Importance Of Wellbeing For Employees In The...
Covid has put heavy pressure on our mental health. Which to most of us is no surprise when we found out about lock down!
B4 One: The importance of wellbeing for employees in...
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...
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...
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...
B4 talked to Megan Carter from Blenheim about looking after staff through the pandemic.
B4 ONE: WORKPLACE WELLBEING 30th September broadcast from Blenheim...
A day of empowering webinars to boost engagement, motivation, performance & health in the workplace
Spending for Good – Your buying power can make...
OSEP CIC is a Social Enterprise, set up to support purposeful businesses, social enterprises, social entrepreneurs and enterprising charities across Oxfordshire and it is delighted to have partnered with Blenheim under the B4 Nexus programme.
‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’ Re-opens to Visitors
Blenheim Palace is set to open its doors to visitors again from Saturday, 4th July.
Blenheim Palace: getting through the tough times
Blenheim Palace has been closed for nearly a month as I write this, except for free entry to the Park for our local community.
How we stuffed up our crisis response but will...
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.
Blenheim Palace Park and Gardens re-open
As some of you may have already heard the news that we are re-opening our park and gardens from this weekend.
#stayconnected
During this uncertain time we want to stay available and connected to our community virtually.
Blenheim Estate Homes Warns Council’s U-Turn Will Put Radical...
A radical new way to provide more than 200 truly affordable homes in Woodstock is at risk after Cherwell District Council opted to remove it from their Local Plan.
Blenheim Apprentices Learn How to Become The Leaders of...
A team of young Blenheim apprentices are learning key leadership skills as part of a unique weekend workshop run by Oxfordshire Youth.
Blenheim Bursary Winners Announced
A total of 16 local charities and good causes are set to benefit from a £50,000 charity and community bursary set up by Blenheim.
Housing Commission Recognises Blenheim’s Radical Approach to Affordable Homes
A radical affordable housing scheme, which is being championed by Blenheim Estate Homes, is featured in a major new government-backed report.
Blenheim staff hand over giant cheque to loneliness charity
Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £15,885 to The Archway Foundation, an Oxfordshire loneliness charity, after a year-long fundraising initiative.
£9m Project to Save Finest View in England
A massive civil engineering project to help save the ‘finest view in England’ is set to get under way at Blenheim Palace later this year.
Blenheim staff hand over giant cheque to loneliness charity
Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £15,885 to The Archway Foundation, an Oxfordshire loneliness charity, after a year-long fundraising initiative.
Blenheim launches Mental Health Champions
Blenheim is encouraging its managerial staff to undertake free training to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health.
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...
Can a business thrive if it’s not challenging itself to be more responsible?
Winter Fashion on Show at Blenheim Palace
Rose Lyburn, founder of the Casa Rose Fashion Experience, chose Blenheim Palace’s Orangery as the setting for launching her boutique’s Winter Fashion Collection.
Blenheim Launches Free Mental Health Training
Blenheim is encouraging its managerial staff to undertake free training to recognise the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health.
Blenheim Estate Office Wins Oxford Preservation Trust Award
The Blenheim Estate Office has been recognised in the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2019.
Apprentice Nicole’s Adventure in Wonderland
Customer Services Apprentice, Nicole Nielsen-Pike, is to take on the starring role in Blenheim Palace’s ‘Alice in the Palace’ festive celebrations.
Blenheim Estate Opens its Doors to Social Inclusion Charity
Blenheim Estate is joining forces with an award-winning employment charity and social enterprise to provide classes and activities for people facing multiple challenges, helping them move forward with their lives.
Blenheim’s Economic Impact Passes £100m Milestone
A newly-released report undertaken by Oxford Brookes Business School on behalf of Blenheim has revealed that Blenheim is contributing more than £100m annually to the economy.
The Play’s the Thing – Shakespeare to Bring £5m...
Blenheim Palace CEO Dominic Hare believes this summer’s Shakespeare festival could boost the local economy by up to £5m.
Nature-Inspired Jeweller Wins Blenheim’s FAB Startup Business Award
A jeweller whose work is inspired by the natural world was announced the winner of this year’s FAB Startup Business Award at Blenheim Palace this week.
Blenheim Launches Search for New Business Entrepreneurs
Blenheim is inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.
Blenheim launches new search for business entrepreneurs
Blenheim is inviting entrepreneurs and new businesses to take part in a start-up scheme aimed at boosting their chances of success.
Blenheim Joins Forces With Farming Charity
Blenheim is working with an Oxfordshire-based farming charity to host working visits for people with learning disabilities and autism.
Sane’s Black Dog Visits Churchill’s Birthplace
SANE, a mental health charity, will be bringing a four-foot-tall statue of a black dog called Sirius to Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, from Monday, 8th April – Tuesday, 22nd April as part of their Black Dog Campaign.
Blenheim Bursary Boost for Local Good Causes
A number of local charities and good causes are set to benefit from a £50,000 charity and community bursary set up by Blenheim.
Leading Oxfordshire Business Network Hosts Event at Blenheim Palace
B4 – the Oxford Business Network – recently hosted an innovative forum at Blenheim Palace in the Marlborough Room.
Residents enjoy first christmas in long Hanborough’s affordable homes
A young family was among the first residents to spend Christmas in their new home at Long Hanborough, as part of Blenheim’s affordable housing scheme in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council.
Blenheim Estate acquires Pye Homes
Blenheim Estate is very proud to announce it has acquired its long-standing development partner Pye Homes along with its management team.
Circus Theme for 2019 Blenheim Palace Flower Show
This year’s Blenheim Palace Flower Show, which will run from Friday 21 June – Sunday 23 June, 2019, will have a circus theme.
Blenheim Palace Launches Search to Find Lost Fire Engine
Blenheim Palace has launched a nationwide search to try and track down one of its old fire engines.
Residents Enjoy First Christmas in Long Hanborough’s Affordable Homes
A young family was among the first residents to spend Christmas in their new home at Long Hanborough, as part of Blenheim’s affordable housing scheme in partnership with West Oxfordshire District Council.
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.
Blenheim Estate Begins Work on New Community Development
Blenheim Estate, with its partner Pye Homes, has begun work on the new housing development east of Woodstock.
First Keys Handed Over for Affordable Homes
The first new residents have moved into Blenheim’s ground-breaking affordable housing scheme at Long Hanborough.
Blenheim Apprentices Nominated for Award
Two recently graduated apprentices from Blenheim have been nominated for awards.
Blenheim Launches £50,000 Bursary for Local Charities & Projects
Blenheim is launching a bursary of up to £50,000 which will be made available to local charities and projects in 2019.
Economic Study Shows Blenheim’s Positive Impact on Local Economy
A new study by the Oxford Brookes Business School has underlined Blenheim’s ongoing positive impact on the economy.
New Apprentices Join Blenheim’s Human Resources Team
Two new apprentices have joined Blenheim’s Human Resources team.
Blenheim Gives Start-Ups a Chance to Shine
The winners of a new start-up scheme aimed at encouraging entrepreneurs launched their product ranges at Blenheim Palace from the end of August.
2019 Corporate Hospitality Events at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has an exciting series of high profile events taking place in 2019 which provide the perfect opportunity for corporate visitors to offer their clients, colleagues and partners access to some amazing experiences.
Blenheim Shepherd on the Lookout for New Apprentice
Blenheim’s head shepherd is on the lookout for a new apprentice. 33 applications have been received for the apprenticeship with interviews taking place in the next few weeks.
Blenheim Gives Start-Ups a Chance to Shine
The winners of a new start-up scheme aimed at encouraging entrepreneurs will be launching their product ranges at Blenheim Palace from the August Bank Holiday.
Blenheim Reveals Startup Winners
Blenheim has announced the first two winners of its new start up scheme for budding businesses and local entrepreneurs.
New Estate Office With ‘Finest View in England’
Blenheim’s newly-opened Estate Office offers its staff the chance to gaze out across the finest view in England.
Blenheim on the hunt for Entrepreneurs
Blenheim is launching a new competition to encourage local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses by offering them a contract and expert mentoring skills.
One 2,000 Brave The Cold To Run At Blenheim
Over 2,000 runners braved unseasonably cold conditions (in a big contrast to the heat last year) at Blenheim Palace for this year’s 7k fun run, sponsored by Freeths Solicitors.
Home Farm Development Highly Commended At Oxfordshire Property Awards
The new Home Farm housing development in Bladon has been highly commended at the Oxfordshire Property Festival Awards.
Blenheim Palace Wins World’s Best Event Venue
Blenheim Palace Hospitality has claimed the title of ‘The World’s Best Event Host Venue’ at the Prestigious Star Awards 2018.
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.
Blenheim on the Hunt for Entrepreneurs
Blenheim is launching a new competition to encourage local entrepreneurs and start- up businesses by offering them a contract and expert mentoring skills.
Blenheim Leads Charge to Drive Down Emissions
Blenheim has unveiled the first of a fleet of new electric vehicles as part of its commitment to become a net green energy generator.
Blenheim Staff Hand Over Giant Cheque to Cancer Charity
Staff at Blenheim Palace handed over a giant cheque for £14,500 to Maggie’s Oxford cancer charity after a year-long fundraising initiative.
Blenheim Gains ‘one to Watch’ Status in Best Companies...
Blenheim has achieved ‘One to Watch’ status in the prestigious 2018 Best Companies to Work For list.
‘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.
Limited Edition VIP Tickets On Sale: England’s Finest View...
A limited number of VIP tickets have gone on sale for the unmissable Christmas at Blenheim light trail. The special VIP package available from 22 – 23 December includes Fast Track Entry, First Entry onto the Trail, Exclusive VIP Packing at Flagstaff Car Park and Mulled Wine/ Hot Chocolate on the trail.
University Survey Reveals Blenheim Palace’s Impact on UK Economy
A new university survey has revealed Blenheim Palace contributes nearly £90m to the economy annually.
B4 Meets Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer of Blenheim...
B4 Meets Dominic Hare, Chief Executive Officer, Leading strategy across all three business lines of Blenheim Palace.
10 ways to Entertain Corporate Clients at Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace has been playing host to monarchs, the aristocracy and heads of state for more than three centuries.
Dominic Hare: Chief Executive of Blenheim Palace
New in the role as Chief Executive at Blenheim Palace, Richard Rosser talks to Dominic Hare about his life prior to Blenheim Palace and what he hopes to bring to the table for the future of this local landmark.
Living Crafts for Christmas – ‘Handmade & Beautiful’ at...
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.