Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Enjoy heart-warming memories of Christmas for the festive season at Blenheim Palace with “Christmas Nostalgia – Toys, Treats and Treasures” taking place from 14th November to 13th December, Wednesday to Sunday inclusive. The magnificent Palace will be decorated with elegant displays bringing to life childhood memories of Christmas including magnificent Christmas trees and treasured yuletide gifts of antique toys, teddy bears, and train sets. In the Great Court Christmas trees will sparkle in the colonnades, offering visitors a simply magical experience.

Inside the Palace glowing fires in the State Rooms will provide a warm welcome to this unique Baroque Palace. Twinkling Christmas trees in the Great Hall and the Long Library will be adorned with treats and treasures of ‘Christmas nostalgia’, and in the Saloon the Marlborough family’s spectacular Christmas table decorated for a delightful ‘teddy bears feast’ with all the fruits and spices associated with Christmas time. Carol singers, organists and brass bands will bring the music of Christmas to life on Sundays until 13th December.

Living Crafts for Christmas
This festive craft show is one of the highlights of the year at Blenheim Palace, turning the courtyards into a veritable winter wonderland with 90 stalls showcasing the best of British produce.

Blenheim Singers perform excerpts from Handel’s Messiah
Back by popular demand to take place once again in the Long Library, this year's performance will be accompanied by a small chamber orchestra.