The much-loved Christmas experience returns to Blenheim Palace between 18 November 2022 and 2 January 2023, inviting visitors back to enjoy the stunning trails in the Palace and the world-renowned gardens. Tickets are on sale now.

The Kingdom of The Snow Queen will be re-imagined within Britain's greatest Palace.

New for 2022, explore the Palace rooms, each one exquisitely transformed and filled with hidden surprises - discover the glistening Land of Snowflakes filled with a silvery frost-covered forest and venture into the wintery Kingdom of Ice. Catch beams of light bouncing between shards of mirrored glass filled with reflection and wander through dainty flowers in the Garden of Eternal Summer. It's a fairy-tale world where we really want a happy-ever-after. Will the ice-cold Snow Queen ever change her ways? Perhaps the kind reindeer will save the day and help reunite the two young friends. This fantastical winter wonderland is where the magic really begins…

Illuminations transform the gardens as you've never seen before.

Firmly positioned as one of the highlights of the UK festive calendar, wander the Palace's picture-perfect gardens filled with Christmas cheer as over a million lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. Look forward to some time together with family and friends as you discover glittering tunnels of light, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. For a moment of reflection, pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden, larger-than-life illuminations and don't forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way.

Talented independent street food vendors bring a delicious twist to tempting treats on offer. To make it perfectly festive, complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer or *hot chocolate shared with someone special and why not toast a *marshmallow over the open fire.

Welcome return of the Blenheim Palace Christmas market

Taking place beneath the stunning backdrop of the baroque Oxfordshire Palace, visitors can escape the bustle of the high street and soak up the yuletide atmosphere at the Christmas Market. The traditional wooden chalets will be showcasing a range of festive treats from designer-makers and artisan food and drink producers.

Your very merriest Christmas starts here. Limited capacity with timed entry. Plan now to secure the date and time of your choice.

*Separate charges apply

What:         Christmas at Blenheim Palace -
The story of The Nutcracker, Christmas Market and Illuminated trail

When:         From: 18 November 2022 to 2 January 2023– Closed 25 December
For more information and opening times visit: blenheimpalace.com/Christmas
Christmas Market from: 18 November 2022 to 19 November 2022

Why Visit:   Discover a World like no other, created for all the family to enjoy.

Admission: Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised

Tickets from: Combined Adult £57, Concession: £55.50, Child (age 3-16) £36.50, Family £166 (2 adults & 2 children).  Parking after 10am: £10.
Free entry to Christmas Market. Parking charges apply after 10.00am.

For full pricing and ticket information visit blenheimpalace.com/Christmas

Website:     Http://blenheimpalace.com/Christmas mychristmastrails - #christmasatblenheimpalace
Address:     Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. OX20 1UL

ENDS

For more information please contact:

Matt Dixon | matt@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | T: 01637 808220

Notes to Editors

• For full pricing details and booking please visit: com/christmas
• For information about COVID19 and booking tickets with confidence visit: https://mychristmastrails.co.uk/covid-19/
• *Additional charges apply

Image Credits

Snowqueen by Culture Creative, Blenheim Palace 2022. Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

Christmas at Blenheim Palace, My Christmas Trails 2022. Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

Christmas Market at Blenheim Palace 2021, Photo by Richard Haughton © Sony Music

About Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is the home of the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18thcentury Baroque architecture boasts over 300 years of history and is a World Heritage Site, surrounded by more than 2000 acres of 'Capability Brown' landscaped Parkland and Formal Gardens.

Not only an iconic part of history, Blenheim Palace is a living and changing experience with a wealth of events, themed tours and exhibitions throughout the year.

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About Sony Music

About RGL (Raymond Gubbay Limited – a division of Sony Music)

RGL/Sony Music has been delivering hugely successful illuminated trails for almost ten years. Each trail is carefully designed to showcase the natural and unique environment of its iconic setting. There are currently over 30 trails across the UK, Europe, USA, and Australia within the Christmas, Halloween, IGNITE and Lightscape portfolios.

The chosen partners for national and international heritage and prestigious venues include: Blenheim Palace; The National Trust; Forestry England; Historic Royal Palaces; The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh; Leeds Castle Botanic Gardens, Chicago, USA and Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne, Australia.

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About Culture Creative
Culture Creative is a creative project and production management company based in the North East of England. The Company works across a wide range of cultural fields including art, sport, heritage, tourism, festivals and events, developing projects from concept to delivery. Since 2013 Culture Creative has worked closely with Sony Music to create illuminated trails in various venues across the UK and overseas.

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