Eating out at the Palace

Blenheim Palace is a perfect day out, so why not enhance your day by enjoying our selection of Sunday Lunch, Afternoon Teas, Seasonal Lunches or Hampers. Whatever your appetite, you’ll find there’s plenty of choice on offer at Blenheim Palace and you can always be sure of a friendly welcome and food of the highest quality. If you fancy a traditional hot dish or freshly made sandwiches visit the Water Terraces Café, a bite to eat in the gardens visit the Pleasure Gardens Café, or if you would like a quick coffee and scrumptious ice cream visit the Ice Cream Parlour.

Easter Sunday Lunch - 24th April 2011

Join us to celebrate Easter with a scrumptious Sunday Lunch in The Orangery. A magnificent setting with beautiful views of the Italian Gardens where our live music creates a perfect atmosphere. Take a walk round the Palace before relaxing in The Orangery with family and friends Our chef will be preparing a menu that provides a classic twist on the Sunday Roast and provide an unforgetable setting for you to dine with us. Sunday Lunch is served from 12.30pm until 3.00pm priced at £26.95 per person. Booking in advance is required.

Easter Sunday Afternoon Tea - 24th April 2011

Enjoy Afternoon Tea this Easter with a selection of home made cakes and sandwiches served in The Indian Room. Enjoy a glass of champagne to complete your day in the beautiful surroundings of Blenheim Palace. Afternoon Tea is served from 3.00pm until 5.00pm priced from £15.50 per person. Booking in advance is required.

Sunday Lunches

Served in The Orangery, you can enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch in the magnificent Orangery overlooking the private Italian Gardens. An elegant room which creates the perfect event for family get togethers, birthdays or just to enjoy lunch at Britain's Greatest Palace. Price is £21.95 per person and is served from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Prior booking is advised.

Afternoon Tea in The Indian Room

After viewing the stunning artefacts in the Palace, continue your day with a delightful Afternoon Tea in the Indian Room overlooking the beautiful fountains on the Water Terraces. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, home made pastries and cakes and our speciality Teas in the formal setting of the elegant Indian Room. Price starts from £15.50 per person. (please note these prices do not include entry to the Palace)

It's back! By popular demand our Pudding Club returns on 13th October, 4th November 2011

Are you a pudding aficionado? If so, don't miss out and book your ticket now! This is a chance for you and your friends to experience fantastic home made puddings in the unique setting of Blenheim Palace. Price per person is only £29.95 which includes a glass of sparkling wine followed by a light supper before our chefs bring you a selection of 6 of the best traditional puddings to taste. The evening will run from 6.30pm until 9.00pm.

Picnic Hampers

If you are planning a walk in the park enjoy one of our Deluxe picnic hampers in the spectacular surroundings of Blenheim Park and Formal Gardens. They are priced at £51.50 each for 2 guests and include a selection of sweet and savoury items, Blenheim Palace Wine and Water. All Hampers can be collected after 10.30am at the Water Terraces Cafe. Please note we require 72 hours notice for a Hamper.

The Water Terrace Café

The Water Terrace Café is a self service café within the Palace, open daily from 10am to 5.30pm, serving a range of hot food, sandwiches and salads, as well as cakes and teas in the early afternoon. Speciality coffees made from Fairtrade, Organic and Rainforest approved beans are also available from the Coffee bar. The café overlooks the inspirational Water Terraces and seating is available both inside and out.

Indian Room

This is a stunning room which displays Indian themed murals and has beautiful views over the Water Terraces. It is available for exclusive hire of up to 50 guests and you can enjoy a range of Seasonal Lunches and Afternoon Teas.

Our Afternoon Teas are available everyday from 3pm till 5pm from 12th February 2011 and prices start from £6.10 per person..

Groups

If you are looking to organise a trip to Blenheim Palace for colleagues and friends then you can enjoy one of our Seasonal or Sunday lunches in The Courtyard Restaurant or The Indian Room whilst enjoying a visit into the Palace, Park or Gardens.

Pleasure Gardens Café

This café is located at the entrance to the Pleasure Gardens near the adventure playground and butterfly house. The self service café offers hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, soup, cakes and ice-creams and is open daily from 10.00am to 5.30pm.

Ice Cream Parlour

Open all year and situated next to the main entrance and Flagstaff Gift Shop, it offers sandwiches, hot and cold drinks and scrumptious ice cream. Limited seating is available in the Courtyard. The Parlour is open daily from 11am to 4pm during public opening timess.

Gift Vouchers

Buying a gift? Vouchers are available for our Champagne Afternoon Tea, Sunday Lunches and Picnic Hampers.

How to book

To book any of the above please contact our friendly sales team on 01993 813 874 (01993 810519 at weekends) or email:sales@blenheimhospitality.com.

"We came over for a stroll around the beautiful gardens and a cup of tea in the cafe and particularly enjoyed the carrot cake!"