Have you started filling up your festive calendar with upcoming Christmas events? The Blenheim Palace Christmas soiree has everything you could wish for and more.

Families will love the Winter Wonderland transformation of Blenheim Palace. Wander through a Kingdom of Ice and enchanting light trails. Purchase artisan products from the Christmas Market and eat delectable treats in the Christmas Afternoon Tea Experience.

Let’s jingle-all-the-way to the exciting details of the event…

Ice Queen at Blenheim Palace

Inside Blenheim Palace at Christmas…

Blenheim Palace room decorated in bright red christmas decorations

Caledonian Railway Polar Express

Explore 300 years of history inside the palace walls at Blenheim Palace. Known as a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace provides an awe-inspiring experience for visitors. And what’s more? During the festive period families can expect an exquisitely themed Palace interior with hidden surprises around every corner… This fairytale-like experience is one of many attractions at the palace.

The Kingdom of the Snow Queen at Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace illuminations
Discover glittering tunnels of light, a silvery frost-covered forest, larger-than-life shimmering crystals and so much more at Blenheim Palace’s new trail.

The Kingdom of Ice is the set in the great outdoors against inky blue Winter skies. The Palace’s picture-perfect gardens will be illuminated with jewel-coloured beams of light that the Queen of Ice has commanded herself… In a Land of Snowflakes, you’re sure to find all things festive and with the help of a reindeer or two, you’ll find your way around the festive trail in no time.

Blenheim Palace’s Christmas Street Food

Kid in the snow drinking hot chocolate

Polar Express Birmingham

Has all that exploring got your tummies making their own Christmas music? Have no fear the festive food stalls are here! Foodies will love all the talented independent street food vendors at Blenheim Palace. Enjoya wide range of  tempting treats with a delicious twist.

To make it perfectly festive, complete your walk under the stars with a *spiced winter warmer or *hot chocolate shared with someone special. Simply head over to the nearby food trucks and pick your favourite dishes.

Eating artisan food under a blanket of stars in a fairy-tale world sounds good to us!

Blenheim Palace Christmas Afternoon Tea

girls drinking hot chocolate and laughing in the snow

Warm your hands and hearts with the Christmas Afternoon Tea at Blenheim Palace.
Hosted in the grand orangery room, your little ones will feel as if they are Christmas royalty as they scoff biscuits, sandwiches, scones and different flavoured teas. Dine out in style sipping on hot chocolate, doubled up with a mountain of cream and homemade cakes.
The Ice Kingdom Themed Afternoon Tea will run between 18th November 2022 – 2nd January 2023 at the Orangery and can be added at the end of your Christmas booking process. Just remember to bring a valid Christmas at Blenheim Palace ticket to experience the Afternoon Tea.

The Christmas Market

Blenheim Palace from behind
Go browsing for some festive treats in the Christmas Markets. Whether you are after some stocking fillers crafter by artisan food producers or a luxury hot chocolate to warm up your cockles, there’s lots to choose from.

Internet shopping and present-buying from high street shops is all fun and games until everyone ends up with the same stuff! Say no to common gift ideas and explore what the independent traders local craftspeople have to offer at the Blenheim Palace Christmas Market.

Blenheim Palace Christmas FAQS

Does the Blenheim Palace Christmas event do blue light discounts?

No Blenheim Palace discounts apply to Christmas tickets. This includes NHS, Blue Light, green travel, partner codes or Tesco vouchers. If donated, tickets for the Kingdom of the Snow Queen can be converted to an Annual Pass during your Christmas visit or on the next visit (pass will be valid from date of ticket purchase).

Do I have to pay for parking?

Typically, car parking fees are included in your ticket price but during the Christmas events you must pre-book a car parking space. Car parking before 10am is free which you can pre-book on the car parking tickets page.

If parking has not been pre-booked it will cost £12 on the day, and will be available to purchase up to 14.00 only, subject to availability. Visitors arriving after 14.00 will not be able to purchase on site parking on the day.

Annual Pass Holders who have not pre-booked will be charged £10 for parking, subject to availability on the day. This doesn’t guarantee a space, please pre-book through See Tickets for guaranteed parking with the link above.

The car park is located a 5-minute walk away from the palace. Accessible spaces are located by the entrance and the car park has a gravel terrain.

Can I bring my dog to the Christmas event?

Only guide dogs and registered assistance dogs are allowed within the Palace or on the Illuminated Light Trail.

Are Blenheim's normal exhibitions still running throughout the Christmas period?

Opening times can vary during the Christmas period. Please check back on our website for up to date information if weather conditions are bad.

Certain exhibitions are still open but may have different timings from the opening times of the Christmas attractions, the gardens and the park. Please refer to the relevant exhibition page for more information and exact timings.

What should I wear to the illuminated trail?

The Illuminated Light Trail takes place outdoors and you may need to queue outdoors for The Palace on busy days. You’ll want to keep as warm as possible so please wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. Anyone dressed inappropriately will be refused.
fairground rides

We hope you’ve found out everything you wish to know about the Blenheim Palace Christmas event this year. If you are looking for more attraction-specific events and blogs please head to the Hub!

Discover our other magnificent Christmas events guides like the Chatsworth Christmas Market Guide (2022) and the Bath Christmas Market Guide (2022). We also have the inside scoop on the Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree if you want to take a peek… For Christmas events around the country check out our Christmas Events Near Me page.