Follow the pawprints: New trail coming to Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace is launching a brand-new dog-friendly walking route, inviting visitors and their furry companions to explore the Estate through a specially designed experience, celebrating the long-standing connection between dogs and Blenheim Palace.
Launching on the 1st February 2026, The Dogs of Blenheim Palace Trail is a self-guided circular walk, taking approximately 30 minutes to complete and features 10 illustrated interpretation boards positioned along the route. Beginning at the Oxfordshire Pantry and looping back to Flagstaff Gate, the trail follows an established Estate walk and is designed to be enjoyed with canine companions on a lead.
Visitors can scan a QR code on the trail boards to access an online map, with pawprints guiding them through the route. Along the way, the trail shares dog-themed stories and facts connected to Blenheim Palace’s history, landscape and wildlife, featuring Bobby the Blenheim Spaniel and other four-legged visitors.
Highlights include stories of the historic Blenheim Spaniel, bred at the palace in the 18th century for hunting and companionship, as well as insights into the Estate’s wildlife habitats, sheep-grazing practices, and notable landmarks such as Column of Victory and Grand Bridge, Rosamund’s Well and the Boathouse. The trail also explores connections between dogs and historic residents, including Winston Churchill and members of the Marlborough family. It also features images old and new of Blenheim Palace dogs, from historic photographs of Blenheim Spaniels in the Palace to modern-day visiting dogs enjoying walks in the Parkland, celebrating the enduring relationship between the Estate and its canine companions.
The East Courtyard is dog-friendly, allowing visitors to enjoy refreshments from the Oxfordshire Pantry before setting off or after their walk. Water bowls are available near Flagstaff Gate at the end of the trail to help dogs cool down after their visit too.
Throughout the route, visitors are reminded of the importance of keeping dogs on leads, particularly in areas where wildlife, livestock and ground-nesting birds may be present.
The Dogs of Blenheim Palace Trail is included with a valid Palace & Gardens Ticket or Valid Pass, which grants access to Blenheim Palace for a full year, giving visitors more fun, more discovery, more history at Britain’s Greatest Palace.
To find out more about the new dog-friendly experience and to book tickets, visit  www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/dogs-of-blenheim-palace-trail/
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About Blenheim PalaceÂ
Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace is set in over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and is the birthplace of one of Britain’s most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill.
With over 300 years of history to share and one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, Blenheim Palace is not only an iconic part of history, but also a living, changing experience with a wealth of sporting and cultural events, themed exhibitions and tours all year around.
A short miniature train ride away from the Palace is the Walled Garden, which boasts interactive areas entirely dedicated for families to explore including Adventure Play and the Rowse Honey Hive, The Marlborough Maze and Butterfly House. With curated events, an exciting programme of annual activities, entertainment and dedicated eateries for families, these areas guarantee a memorable family day out.
Beyond the grounds and an array of Formal Gardens, the total Estate expands into a further 10,000 acres and focuses on care for the land through sustainable means, pursuing net zero, the growth of the local economy, the provision of affordable homes, apprenticeship training and supported community groups.
Blenheim Palace is Britain’s Greatest Palace.
