About
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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Hussain Manawer: ‘Life is Sad and Beautiful’ at Blenheim Palace
We are excited to announce that acclaimed poet and mental health campaigner Hussain Manawer will be performing live extracts from his debut poetry collection ‘Life is Sad and Beautiful’ at Blenheim Palace on Wednesday, 11th May.
Blenheim Palace reopening and Spring events
We are so excited to announce that we are fully open again!
Tree-Planting and Yoga on Offer to Staff as Part of Wellbeing...
Staff at Blenheim are being invited to plant a tree and join free weekly yoga classes as part of a campaign to create a healthy workplace environment.
Blenheim Newsletter February 2022
Keeping you up to date with all the latest news from Blenheim
Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Become Blenheim Palace’s new Head...
Blenheim Palace are looking to recruit a new Head Gardener – the first time the role has become vacant in 40 years.
Shared Ownership Scheme Offers Hope for Local Home Seekers
Blenheim Estate’s shared ownership scheme at Park View, Woodstock is offering local people an affordable way to buy their own property and stay in the area.
Life on the Estate
Highlighting some of our Apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week.
Palace Cleaners Reach Finals of Tourism Superstars
Blenheim Palace’s dedicated team of cleaners has been nominated to become VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstars of 2022.
Blenheim on Track to Train 100 Apprentices
As part of National Apprenticeship Week (7th-13th February) Blenheim has announced it is on track to achieve its goal of training 100 apprentices within 10 years.
Blenheim’s Tree Planting Scheme a ‘Shining Example’ Says Forestry Commission
Blenheim Estate’s commitment to create nine new woodlands and plant more than 270,000 trees has been hailed as a ‘shining example’ by the Forestry Commission.
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 and Outdoor...
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 at Blenheim...
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 Blenheim Palace
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 Half Term
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 Stables Café
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 Charity
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 Term
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 UK Reaches...
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 UK Reaches...
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 Family Festival
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 Palace
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 the Year
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 for Oxfordshire...
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 ‘live on...
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 for Estates...
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 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.
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 loved one...
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 Picnic at...
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 Bullseye at...
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 Britain’s Most...
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 Sale at...
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 Oak
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 – 9th...
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 welcome you...
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 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.
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 creating...
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 on Arable...
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 Lockdown
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 the EE...
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 Historic Stables
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 Together
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 Part of...
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.