Your Experience
Your journey takes you to Blenheim Palace, the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Explore at your leisure and take time to visit the striking Great Hall with its magnificent ceiling, the beautiful State Rooms, 55 metre Long Library with magnificent marble sculptures and varied gardens, water terraces, butterfly house and arboretum.
Bucks Fizz is served on the outward journey. On arrival at Oxford you will be met by guides who will accompany you on the coach transfer to Blenheim Palace. At Blenheim Palace, after a guided tour (approximately one hour) you are free to explore the palace and grounds at your leisure. There is a short visit to Woodstock village before you are transferred by coach to rejoin the British Pullman.
A glass of chilled champagne is served as soon as you board the train. This is followed by a three course dinner accompanied by half a bottle of wine.
Location
Departure and Arrival: London Victoria Station
Vital Information
Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Blenheim Palace. This journey is rated as reasonable for passengers with special access needs. Blenheim Palace welcomes visitors with disabilities and does all it can to ensure that visitors are able to enjoy as much as possible of this magnificent building and it's grounds.
Session Length
This experience takes the whole day, starting from 09.00am.
Availability
The Orient Express operates all year round on the following selected dates:
28 June
30 August
11 October
Spectators
Spectators are unable to join you.