Blenheim Palace. A truly majestic place. Upon arriving, two huge pillars greeted me, and I know, this is going to be one historical and amazing place.
Before arriving, I realise that I took the wrong transportation to come here.. Megabus has such limited timings, and since I wanted to save some cash, I chose that instead of getting the train. (Megabus - £8, Train - £20). Megabus has a really bad location drop off as well for Oxford, I had to take another bus into the city centre (Bus 500 - £2.40, return trip)
Entrance into Blenheim Palace from bus stand
Another huge majestic doors greets you
Blenheim Palace is such a huge place. As I pass each door into the next, I grew breathless in anticipation on what to expect next
Entrance into the 'Untold Story'
I like the concept Blenheim Palace has implemented on the 'untold story'. Instead of letting visitors roam randomly around the house, they had small private tours where each group will stop at each room to listen to the 'untold story'. It was very interesting and fun at the same time. Now, if only they had more chairs to sit, because my group had a lot of 'oldies' and most had to stand.
YinnytheYin is that way :)
We are not allowed to take pictures in the Palace, hence pictures will only be on the park and garden.
So, which is nicer? Chatsworth House or Blenheim Palace garden? Honestly, both are magnificent in their own way. Both are amazing and HUGE.
Water Terraces 1st level
Water Terraces 2nd level.
Do you know the movie 'The Young Victoria' was filmed here?
What time is it?
Temple of Diana, where Sir Winston Churchill proposed to Miss Clementine Hozier
The Rose Garden
The pathway heading back to the Palace
At this point, it was already 3.30pm and my bus was at 5pm, so I needed to rush back to catch my bus. It was a pity, because I am having an amazing time just walking around and snapping scenic views. I didn't want to leave :( I'm not much of a walker, but being here just makes me want to explore every single thing. But because time is speeding pass at an alarming rate, I had to rush my way through the garden.
Italian Garden - Duke's Private Garden (visitors could only take pictures from the side)
White dandelion among the greens
Overall, a beautiful place to visit during summer. The weather was behaving for once and it was a joy to take many snapshots. If only I had more time to spare, I could have visited more places in the Palace.
Directions:
Megabus - Birminham to Oxford
From Oxford - Water Eaton to Oxford City Centre (Bus 500 - £2.40 return tickets)
Oxford Bus Station to Blenheim Palace (S3 - £5.50, return tickets)
Entrance fee (£15.50, student price)
