Christmas at Blenheim Palace has launched and will run from 13 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, with the theme Cinderella Inside The Palace, alongside the Illuminated Trail, Great Skate and Christmas Market.
For Christmas 2026, Blenheim Palace will be decorated and transformed into the fairy tale of Cinderella by a BAFTA award-winning team of designers. Guests will be welcomed by a twinkling tree when they enter through The Great Hall, walk through a storybook into a glittering world, and walk into State Rooms filled with mistletoe, holly and baubles. At midnight, the clocks will chime, and a glass slipper will lead Prince Charming to a happy ever after Christmas wedding. The Great Skate invites visitors to skate on ice across a covered rink within the historic Great Court, set against the backdrop of Blenheim Palace.
Dominic Hare, CEO of Blenheim Palace, said, “We’re thrilled to launch Christmas at Blenheim Palace for 2026, and incredibly proud of the fact that for over a decade it’s widely been regarded as one of the best seasonal experiences in the country.”
Group visitors can also enjoy the outdoor Christmas Market, running from Friday 13 November to Sunday 20 December; featured in the top 10 of best UK seasonal markets year after year, it will once again be filled with a variety of hand-picked, gifts, made by a range of designers and craftspeople.
Groups of 15+ can enjoy special Christmas pricing across the Palace and Light Trail. Adult group rates for the Light Trail are £26.10 (standard), £31.50 (peak), and £21.60 (off-peak). Palace entry is £37.90 as standard and £29.70 on selected special offer dates between 16 November and 3 January. Child group rates are £21 (standard), £24 (peak) and £18 (off-peak) for the Light Trail, with Palace entry at £22.60 standard and £17.80 on special offer dates.
Carers with valid proof and children aged 0-2 receive free entry. A mandatory £1 donation to Oxford Youth (Registered Charity No. 1151723) is included with every Palace ticket, and a £1 per ticket booking fee applies to all tickets and is not included in the prices above.
All visitors, including drivers and group leaders must hold a valid ticket to enter the Palace and/or Light Trail. Coach parking is charged at £20 per coach and car parking at £10 per car. Groups can also enhance their visit with private catering in a dedicated function room, choosing from a festive afternoon tea or a two or three-course Christmas lunch.
For more information on booking, contact the Groups team directly on 01993 815600 or email groups@blenheimpalace.com. For full pricing, ticket information and bookings, visit the official ticketing website.
