Spooktacular Halloween at Blenheim Palace

Discover a spooktacular October half term at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire from 26th October – 3rd November.

From train rides through a terribly terrifying tunnel and Frightful Fire performances in the Great court to Spooky Stories in the Cinema, a Silly Scarecrow Trail for small children and Spine-Chilling Statues who have come to life inside the Palace there are thrills and shrieks for all the family to enjoy.

Dare to take a Spooky Tour of the Palace* as you wander through the Palace State Rooms hunting for ghouls.

In the Great Court a wicked wizard stilt-walker will be wandering along with fascinating fire performances as you head towards the Stables Courtyard to hear ghoulish tales and spooky storytelling to get you into the Halloween spirit.

Head outside to take the ghost train to the Pleasure Gardens and discover lurking monsters in the Marlborough Maze for a Halloween treat.

Indulge in wickedly delicious food at the Pleasure Gardens Café with Roasted Pumpkin Pizza (and Cotswold Beer bundle for grown-ups) and spooky sweet treats from the East Courtyard Café like Garibaldi Bat Biscuits, Wicked Witch Toffee Apples, Ghost Gingerbread Biscuits and Pumpkin Biscuits.

Lasers, Lights and Fireworks at Blenheim PalaceNovember 1

Discover a new laser and lighting show in the Great Courtyard, set to music from Star Wars 'Deep Space and Beyond'. Experience the warmth of an incredible 10m fire sculpture, before enjoying a spectacular firework finale. Limited tickets are available.

Additional fairground entertainment will be in the Easter Courtyard with eateries open for families to enjoy. Limited tickets are available.

What:              Halloween Half Term at Blenheim Palace

When:             26th October – 3rd November

Why Visit:      Discover a spooktacular half term at Blenheim Palace with plenty of ghoulishly interactive fun for all the family.

Website:         blenheimpalace.com

For more information please contact:

Melodie Manners | melodie@flamingo-marketing.co.uk | 01637 873379 or 07815 709548

  • Spooky Tours of the Palace take place on 31st October

  • Lasers, Lights and Fireworks Show takes place from 6-8pm

  • Terribly Terrifying Tunnel runs daily from 11am until dark. £0.50pp each way

  • Silly Scarecrow Trail daily from 10am – 3pm

  • Spooky stories in the Cinema

    • 11.30 – dedicated under 5's session (slightly less spooky!) 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30

  • Frightful Fire performances in the Great Court 27 & 28 October 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

  • Spine-chilling Statues 27 & 28 October and 2 & 3 November from 10.30am – 2.30pm

  • Wacky Wizard walkabout in the Great Court, 11.30, 12.30, 14.30

Jeremy Webb