Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a large home located in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, and was completed in around 1724. It is currently the home of the Duke of Marlborough, and was originally a gift to the first Duke of Marlborough as a reward for various military triumphs. Blenheim Palace is also notable as the birth place of Winston Churchill. A guided tour of the palace is included as part of the admission price.

The front of the palace - very impressive!

The very grand entrance to the courtyard in the previous photo

The back of the palace, looking across the immaculate lawns

A closer look at the entrance to the palace

Looking at the side of the palace, with lots of people outside enjoying lunch

The view of the palace from next to the Italian Garden