Category: Stately Homes

Blenheim Palace Unveils Special Mother’s Day Celebrations for 2025

Blenheim Palace has announced a special programme of events and dining experiences to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. The historic Oxfordshire estate, home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705 and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will offer visitors multiple ways to honour mothers and mother figures with a memorable day […]

Behind the Scenes at Blenheim: New Evening Talk Series Offers Rare Insights into Palace Conservation

For heritage enthusiasts and curious minds alike, a new evening series at Blenheim Palace promises unprecedented access to the inner workings of one of Britain’s most magnificent historic estates. The newly launched “Armchair Talks” series, hosted in the intimate setting of The Stables Café, will peel back the curtain on the complex, often invisible work […]

Blenheim Palace Unveils AI-Powered Interactive Tour Guide

Visitors to Britain’s Greatest Palace can now experience personalized tours through a new state-of-the-art digital platform named after a beloved historical figure. Blenheim Palace has launched “Archie – your interactive guide,” a sophisticated multimedia app that allows guests to create tailored experiences while exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The platform, which incorporates artificial intelligence […]

Historic Private Rooms Opened to Public at ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’

In a significant move for British heritage tourism, Blenheim Palace has announced the opening of its Private Apartments to visitors for the first time. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire will unveil five new rooms from February 15, including the magnificent Grand Cabinet, traditionally reserved for the most distinguished guests. The new “Family Treasures” […]

Historic Tapestries Return Home as Castle Howard Completes £Multi-Million Restoration

One of Britain’s grandest stately homes is about to unveil its most ambitious transformation in over 80 years. Castle Howard, the magnificent Yorkshire estate that captured audiences’ imaginations in “Bridgerton” and “Brideshead Revisited,” has completed a dramatic restoration of its war-damaged interiors, including the return of priceless 18th-century tapestries to their original home. The renovation’s […]

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