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Palace · United Kingdom · England
Blenheim Palace
A baroque palace and park, birthplace of Winston Churchill.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 4 h
For storytellers
Why Blenheim Palace matters
Blenheim Palace is a huge baroque house in a landscape designed by Capability Brown. It was given to the Duke of Marlborough after a famous military victory, and Winston Churchill was born here. Allow time for the formal gardens and the park, which are as impressive as the palace itself.
Talking points
- It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Winston Churchill was born here.
- Capability Brown shaped the park.
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