Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace
UNESCO World Heritage Site
	View of front and main entrance of palace
Criteria	Cultural: ii, iv
Reference	425
Inscription	1987 (11th Session)

Blenheim Palace is a grand building in the town of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.^[1]

History

The palace was built to celebrate a great victory over the French at Blenheim, in 1704. The great country home was designed by architects Sir John Vanbrugh and Nicholas Hawksmoor. It has a park that was landscaped by Capability Brown.^[1]

Blenheim was the home of John Churchill, who was the 1st Duke of Marlborough. His successors still live in the palace.^[1]

Sir Winston Churchill was born at Blenheim.^[1]

Blenheim Palace and its grounds were named a World Heritage Site, in 1987.^[1]

Gallery

Drawing of main entrance, 1715
General plan, 1725
Wrought iron gate

Blenheim Palace Media

Blenheim Palace. Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a World Heritage Site with over 300 years of History and home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his Family. Offers an inspiring day out with plenty of events throughout the year.
c. 1705 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough 1700 by Sir Godfrey Kneller
An engraving of Blenheim Palace
The architect Sir John Vanbrugh c.1705, in a painting by Godfrey Kneller
Blenheim Palace ("John Vanbrugh's castle air"): west facade showing the unique severe towering stone belvederes ornamenting the skyline
The Grand Bridge in Blenheim Park 1722-1724 by Vanbrugh
The Hensington Gates the main entrance to Blenheim Park 1709 by Hawksmoor
An 18th-century engraving showing The Great Court