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of England's largest houses, Blenheim Palace was built between 1705 and
circa 1722 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building of
the palace was originally intended to be a reward to John
Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from a
grateful nation for the duke's military triumphs against the
French and Bavarians during the War of the Spanish Succession,
culminating in the 1704 Battle of Blenheim. Following the palace's
completion, it became the home of the Churchill, later
Spencer-Churchill, family for the next 300 years, and various members
of the family have in that period wrought various changes, in the
interiors, park and gardens. At the end of the 19th century, the palace
was saved from ruin by funds gained from the 9th Duke of
Marlborough's marriage to American railroad heiress Consuelo
Vanderbilt. The palace remains the home of the Dukes of Marlborough, the present incumbent of the title being Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough (born 24 November 1955). It is also notable as the birthplace and ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1975), who is buried in the nearby village of Bladon,1.7 miles distant. We have requested a guided tour for our group on our arrival at Blenheim Palace which is 45minutes. Some members may prefer the ‘free flow’ system in operation where visitors make their own way through the state rooms with guides available in the rooms for information. Please feel free to decide which you prefer when we arrive. Woodstock is 0.6 miles and has an interesting Market Street. The programme for the day is as follows; 8.15 am. Depart from Wild Gardens Road, CF23 5QW, on the North side of Roath Park Lake. 8.30 am. Depart National Museum Cathays Park. 9.30 am. Coffee & biscuits at The Compass Inn, Tormarton. 10.00 am. Depart for onward journey to Blenheim Palace. 11.30 am. Arrive Blenheim Palace. 5.00 pm. Depart for Cardiff. The total charge for the day is £31.00 which includes coffee and biscuits, entrance to Blenheim Palace and the grounds/gardens, the coach and the driver's gratuity. To join us please send your cheque made payable to ‘Friends of the National Museum Wales’ and completed form to; Dorn Swaffield, Lower House Barns, Michaelston-le-Pit, Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan. CF64 4HE. Tel: 029 2051 3956. E-mails to “Dorn.swaffield@gmail.com”. Should the visit be oversubscribed, a random selection of the applications will take place, and those who are unlucky may receive priority vouchers for a future event. Remember to enclose a stamped addressed envelope only if you have no E-Mail address or you want ‘Priority Vouchers’ for a future event. |
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To: Friends of National Museum Wales
Visit to Blenheim Palace & The Gardens - Wednesday 18th March 2015. Name ……………………………………………………………………….…………………. Address …………………………………………………………………….…………………. ………………… Postcode …………Tel …….…………...E-Mail ………………………… Please reserve ..…. places for the above event. I enclose a cheque for £……….. ( £31.00 per person.) and SAE. Please choose: I / We shall be boarding the coach at Museum Steps / Wild Gardens Road, Roath Park. Registered Charity No. 701990 |
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