Get Ready For The Re-Opening Of Blenheim Palace
There is no doubt that the Cotswolds has a wide variety of venues and attractions to visit during your stay here. There are plenty of Cotswolds country cottages to stay in, and whether you want to visit towns and villages or more precise attractions, you’ll enjoy every minute of it.
And February brings with it the re-opening of one of the area’s finest attractions, Blenheim Palace. The first day of the new season starts on the 13th February, just in time for Valentine’s Day if you want to treat your loved one to a weekend away and a stroll through the grounds.
Indeed the Palace is re-opening with Valentine’s Day firmly in mind. The Orangery is a popular part of the venue because it serves some wonderful food that will definitely get your taste buds excited. You can book to have a Sunday lunch on Valentine’s Day itself, or try something different and opt for a champagne tea instead. The prices are quite reasonable considering the location and what you get in return, and it is the perfect way to surprise your loved one on this special day.
The Palace is very near to Woodstock and if you are staying in Chipping Norton to the north west of the Palace you can follow the A44 quite easily to find it. Be sure to reserve the whole day for your visit though, because the Palace is quite big and you will want to explore every corner of it.
The park is the only part of the Palace that is always open for visitors to enjoy. There is a small charge for seeing this part and foregoing all the rest, but as we have seen you will have every reason to book a Cotswolds weekend to coincide with Valentine’s Day.
Not everyone knows that Sir Winston Churchill was born here, and indeed you can visit the room where this historic event occurred. There is also an exhibition which reveals more about his life and his connection with Blenheim Palace. You can also explore the state rooms and the history of the Palace itself, which brings to life stories you may not be aware of. It may sound like a slice of history, but this particular slice is definitely brought to life in a wonderful way.
The good thing about Blenheim Palace is that not only does it offer a great day out it is also within close proximity to much of the Cotswolds. For example you can enjoy a half hour or so drive from Moreton in Marsh if you have found some Cotswolds accommodation to stay in there. Bourton on the Water is also not too far away, so you can see how ideally situated it is. And with places like Banbury and Chipping Campden equally close by, you can enjoy the best of the Cotswolds as well as enjoying the Palace.
So why not make some plans for Valentine’s Day right now? It’s coming up fast and as you can see there are some stunning places you could be visiting.