Blenheim Palace

So, what’s up with Blenheim? Well apparently a lot more than any of us knew! This was another stop that was definitely worth it and deserved far more than the 2 1/2 hours we were able to give it. Birth place of Winston Churchill and the home of the Duke of Marlborough, if you get a chance, take the trip!

The grounds and gardens were wonderful and the house was very impressive. Built in the mid 1700’s, the staterooms were beautiful. There was also an exhibit for Winston Churchill who was born here and asked his wife to marry him here. Learned a lot about the man I never knew, including that he predicted he would die the same day as his dad, twelve years before his death, and he was right!

We missed the food festival by a day which was probably a good thing, though I’m thinking that could be a pretty good day (the number of kegs being unloaded was quite substantial!).

Overall, an excellent side trip on our way north!Read more