Soar to new heights this May as Britain’s Greatest Palace opens Rooftop View experience to visitors
From 24th May visitors to Blenheim Palace will be in for an exhilarating adventure as they get the opportunity to ascend to the rooftops of Britain’s Greatest Palace and witness breathtaking views of the Grand Bridge and Great Court, including the famous Column of Victory.
Rooftop View will operate daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm and is included as part of the Palace & Gardens (P&G) ticket or Annual Pass, at no additional cost. This immersive experience is entirely free-flow, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace, with a recommended dwell time of around 30 minutes to allow for the climb, view, and descent.
Rooftop View is designed to be accessible to the majority of visitors, though guests should be aware that stair access is the primary route. Full safety guidelines are in place to be strictly adhered to and can be found on the webpage.
This one-of-a-kind opportunity offers visitors to marvel at unbeatable, panoramic views over the Estate and the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside from a never-before-seen vantage point above the UNESCO World Heritage Site for the first time in its 75-year history.
The specially designed viewing platform will only be available for a limited time only due to the launch of its most ambitious project to date. The historic roof project is a revolutionary restoration that aims to preserve the architecture and safeguard the heritage of Blenheim Palace for generations to come.
Heather Carter, Managing Director of Blenheim Palace, said, “It’s time to climb and have your cameras at the ready as this truly historic moment for Blenheim Palace serves as a chance for everyone to see it from a whole new perspective.
“The restoration project is not just about preserving our past; it’s about creating new ways for visitors to engage with our history now and well into the future. We’re truly grateful for the continued support of our visitors, whose contributions are vital to the success of the initiative.”
Blenheim Palace first opened its doors to the public 75 years ago to raise funds for essential roof conservation work. This pivotal £12 million restoration project, now underway, focuses on repairing a significant section of the Palace roof, helping to futureproof Britain’s Greatest Palace against the elements and preserve its architectural splendour.
Admission is included with a valid Palace & Gardens Ticket or Palace and Play Pass which grants access to both Blenheim Palace and Adventure Play for a full year, making it fantastic value for visiting to enjoy all that Britain’s Greatest Palace has to offer.
For information on Blenheim Palace as you’ve never seen it before and the new Rooftop View experience, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/rooftop-view/, and to find out more about this historic roof restoration project, visit www.blenheimpalace.com/restoration
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About Blenheim Palace
Home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, Blenheim Palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Set in over 2,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland and designed by Vanbrugh in the Baroque style, it was financed by Queen Anne, on behalf of a grateful nation, following the first Duke of Marlborough’s triumph over the French in the War of the Spanish Succession.
Today it houses one of the most important and extensive collections in Europe, which includes portraits, furniture, sculpture and tapestries.
Blenheim Palace is also the birthplace of one of Britain’s most famous leaders, Sir Winston Churchill, and it was his father who described the vista on entering the Estate from the village of Woodstock as the ‘finest view in England’.
