Blenheim Palace

On our way home from the west, we made a stop at Blenheim Palace. It is the home of the Dukes of Marlborough and is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The house was a gift from Queen Anne to the first Duke of Marlborough for his victory over the French at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. The palace has been made a UNSECO site (and you know how we love UNSECO sites! Blenheim is the third one this trip and we are going for four with Canterbury Cathedral.) because of the architecture and the gardens, which are amazing, especially the rose garden. It was stunning and we had lovely weather. It is a must go and then you can go to Oxford, like we did.