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Blenheim Palace, ancestral home of the Duke of Marlborough and before that, site of the country getaway cottage of the Plantagenet kings of Woodstock, where Henry II rendezvous’d for romantic trysts with his mistress Rosamund and also where Edward the Black Prince was conceived and born to Edward III and his young Queen Philippa (see also FROM TRAITOR'S GATE TO MORTIMER'S HOLE), is one of those magnificent palaces of English heritage, a must visit for royal tourism house hunters. Located about 40 minutes from Oxford, Blenheim occupies a massive grounds with many beautiful gardens, offering walks by pools and lakes, along with historic displays and sheduled activities.
Blenheim Palace was designated as a world heritage site in 1987 and entrance is included with the Great British Heritage pass available for non-UK residents. The Great British Heritage pass provides entry to about 150 historic sights around Great Britain for one price. For UK tourists or frequent return visits, the Palace offers season tickets to the palace, park and events. © Bargain Travel Europe These articles are copyrighted and the sole property of Bargain Travel Europe and WLPV, LLC. and may not be copied or reprinted without permission. Find best hotel deals in Oxfordshire The Best Western Jersery Arms Hotel Web Info Get a Britrail or Great British Heritage Pass from RailEurope. Interactive Rail Map of England See also: ETTINGTON
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