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Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Choose your holiday magic at Blenheim Palace with options to book either the Cinderella Palace experience or the Illuminated Trail.

Step inside grand State Rooms filled with sparkling trees, mistletoe, and festive storytelling brought to life.

Walk through the gardens glowing under a million twinkling lights, shimmering waterfalls, and holiday music.

Explore curated market stalls to discover unique handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, mulled wine, and festive cheer.

Upgrade your day out to include both Cinderella in the Palace and the Illuminated Trail for the ultimate festive experience.

Entry to Cinderella in the Palace (as per option selected)

Entry to the Illuminated Trail (as per option selected)

Access to the Christmas Market

Access to The Great Skate viewing area

Ice skating

Afternoon Tea

Observation Wheel

Fairground rides

Food and drink

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Celebrate the holiday season at Britain's Greatest Palace with a festive event featuring sparkling light displays, fairytale storytelling, and curated markets.

Getting started

Upon arrival, present your e-ticket to start your chosen festive experience and explore the seasonal attractions across the grounds.

What to expect

Illuminated Trail

Prepare for a magical evening walk along a 2.98km outdoor route through the palace gardens, illuminated by over a million festive lights, glowing installations, and seasonal music.

Features:

Glowing treetops & waterfalls: Stroll beneath canopy-lit trees and admire radiant waterfall displays reflecting across the waters.

Sound & light displays: Enjoy synchronized light shows and holiday soundtracks hidden around every corner of the trail.

Santa appearance: Keep an eye out along the path for a special appearance from Santa Claus.

Cinderella Inside the Palace

Step inside the historic State Rooms of Blenheim Palace to see the classic tale of Cinderella brought to life by a BAFTA award-winning design team.

Features:

Festive State Rooms: Experience grand rooms transformed with sparkling Christmas trees, elaborate ornaments, and mistletoe.

Interactive storybook: Follow a larger-than-life storybook display guiding you through Cinderella’s journey.

Royal wedding finale: End the walkthrough with a spectacular display recreating Cinderella's Christmas wedding.

Extras

Enhance your visit by upgrading your package to access both the Illuminated Trail and Cinderella in the Palace for the complete inside-and-out holiday experience.

What to bring

All outlets are cashless. Card payments accepted only.

Accessibility

The Illuminated Trail is approximately 2.98 km and follows a natural route with varying gradients and uneven surfaces. Whilst every effort is made to make the trail accessible, some areas may be more challenging during adverse weather conditions. Additional stewards will be available to assist where required.

Additional information

We recommend to allow approximately 60 minutes for Cinderella and 90 minutes for the Illuminated Trail

If you choose the Illuminated Trail & Cinderella combo, note that the timeslot you choose at check-out is for the Cinderella experience. Your Illuminated Trail entry will be automatically reserved 60 minutes later.

This experience will run from November 13, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Food and drink is available for purchase in the courtyards. There are also two cafes and a restaurant serving a range of dishes.

If this activity is cancelled, the decision will be taken as early as possible on the day. You will be informed via SMS Text Message, and you will also be sent an email outlining the options available to you.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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