Palace · Woodstock, United Kingdom
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace ( BLEN-im) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. Built 1705.
Photo: Blenheim Palace via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Woodstock, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1705 |
| Elevation | Elevation: 95 m |
| Coordinates | 51.8414° N, 1.3609° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Blenheim Palace is known for
Blenheim Palace ( BLEN-im) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England.
About Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace ( BLEN-im) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England. It is the seat of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Originally called Blenheim Castle, it has been known as Blenheim Palace since the 19th century.
History
On the death of the 1st Duke in 1722, as both his sons were dead, he was succeeded by his daughter Henrietta. This was an unusual succession and required a special Act of Parliament, as only sons can usually succeed to an English dukedom. When Henrietta died, the title passed to Marlborough's grandson Charles Spencer, Earl of Sunderland, whose mother was Marlborough's second daughter Anne.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Blenheim Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Woodstock |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Oxford (Kidlington) Airport (OXF) |
| Distance from the airport | 1.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- London Luton Airport (LTN) · Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · 42.4 miles away
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) · Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · 45.4 miles away
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · London, United Kingdom · 46.3 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blenheim Palace?
Blenheim Palace ( BLEN-im) is a country house in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England.
Where is Blenheim Palace located?
Blenheim Palace is in Woodstock, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.8414° N, 1.3609° W.
How do I get to Blenheim Palace?
The nearest town is Woodstock, and the nearest airport is Oxford (Kidlington) Airport (OXF), about 1.8 miles away (straight line).
When was Blenheim Palace built?
Blenheim Palace was built 1705.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blenheim_Palace — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q208181 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.blenheimpalace.com/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.