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Blenheim Palace - Oxon OX20
The name Blenheim derives from a decisive battle that took place on the 13th August 1704 on the north bank of the river Danube, near a small village called Blindheim or Blenheim, where the French leader, Marshall Tallard, had fixed his lines. Here John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, won a great allied victory over the forces of Louis XIV, thus saving Europe from French domination.
Blenheim Palace has a wide offering of hospitality services from conferences and marquee events to an elegant dinner held in the State Apartments. The Long Library boasts one of the longest private rooms in any British stately home and can dine up to 300 guests. Dinners can also be held in The Orangery is for up to 230 guests where guests can enjoy a Champagne reception on The Orangery Terrace overlooking the private Italian Garden. Alternatively, drinks can be served in The Great Hall which includes a private tour of the Palace. Guests can then be piped to The Orangery for dinner.
Room Capacities
| Maximum Venue Capacity | Reception | Dinner | Dinner & Dance | Conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Hall | 0 | 150 | 150 | 0 |
| The Saloon | 0 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| The Long Library | 0 | 300 | 0 | 0 |
| The Great Hall, Saloon & Long Library | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saloon & Great Hall | 0 | 0 | 75 | 0 |
| The Spencer Churchill Room | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| The Orangery | 0 | 0 | 0 | 160 |
| Long Library and Great Hall | 0 | 0 | 300 | 0 |
Hire Periods
| Access Times to Venue: | 6.30pm - 12.30am - extensions on application |
|---|---|
| Venue Closed Periods: | The Palace State Rooms are closed annually to functions in Jan and Feb for restoration |
Venue Notes
| smoking | Yes | For 300-1,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| marquee | Yes | |
| dancing | Yes | |
| garden | Yes | |
| marriage | No | |
| parking | Yes |