Autumn Paws Outdoors: Blenheim Palace invites dogs to explore the gardens this autumn

This autumn, Blenheim Palace is opening its Formal Gardens, Courtyards, and Walled Garden to dogs for a special seasonal event – Autumn Paws Outdoors. From Monday 1st September until Sunday 5th October, visitors are invited to explore even more of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with their pooches in tow.

In a rare opportunity, dogs will be allowed into the Blenheim Palace’s iconic Formal Gardens, an area usually off-limits to four-legged visitors – giving owners a chance to enjoy these historic and beautifully maintained spaces with their pets for a limited time. Guests can meander through the Formal Gardens or enjoy the fresh air in the Walled Garden, all in the company of their canine companions.

To help dogs stay happy and hydrated during their visit, water stations will be dotted throughout the Courtyards and Walled Garden. The Blenheim Palace team has carefully planned the experience to be both dog-friendly and mindful of the site’s historic significance and natural surroundings.

While dogs will not be permitted inside the Palace or the Adventure Play area (with the exception of assistance dogs), they remain welcome in the Pantry Café and Palace Shop, so guests can enjoy refreshments without needing to leave their pets behind.

As part of the lead-up to DogFest (4th – 5th October), which returns to Blenheim Palace’s Parkland, Autumn Paws Outdoors offers an opportunity to get tails wagging in anticipation. Visitors are encouraged to share their experience on social media using the hashtag #DogsofBlenheim, with the Palace team resharing standout snaps throughout the season.

To help ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors, dog owners are asked to keep their pets on short leads at all times, clean up after them using the general waste bins provided, and avoid leaving dogs unattended in vehicles.

For opening times, to purchase tickets and for more information please visit, www.blenheimpalace.com

For more information on DogFest please visit, www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/dogfest/

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