Blenheim Palace

Home of the 11th Duke of Marlboroughm Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and was awarded 'Historic Attraction of the Year 2002'.

The Palace, near Oxford, stands in a beautiful park which was created by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown, the famous landscape gardner.

Blenheim was given to the first Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill, by the English nation to to recognise his victory over French and Bavarian troops in 1704.

Due to its eclectic style, Blenheim Palace is considered to be a wonderful example of an 18th Century royal residence.

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