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Groundbreaking project to create circular economy from organic waste

Groundbreaking project to create circular economy from organic waste

We are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with visionary environmental consultants Tumblebug, on a six-month pilot project to transform all our organic waste into a self-sustaining circular ecosystem.

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Taking flight on Blenheim Estate

Taking flight on Blenheim Estate

Stunning shots of a swooping short-eared owl were captured at dusk by Tom Goffe, Assistant Forestry Contracts Manager at Nicholsons, on a recent visit to one of the nine newly-planted woodlands on our Estate.

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Birdwatching at Blenheim

Birdwatching at Blenheim

As well as being home to Britain’s Greatest Palace, our Estate is also a great place to discover rich natural heritage.

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We are Offering a Green Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme

We are Offering a Green Christmas Tree Recycling Scheme

We are inviting people to join a green recycling scheme and drop off their used Christmas Trees once the festive holidays are over.

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Bat’s amazing – our Estate is a rich location for rare colonies

Bat’s amazing – our Estate is a rich location for rare colonies

Our Estate is one of the richest bat locations in Oxfordshire, supporting at least 12 of the UK’s 17 resident species.

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Homegrown success - the 80,000 tree seedlings helping us to plant for the future

Homegrown success - the 80,000 tree seedlings helping us to plant for the future

The expression ‘great oaks from little acorns grow’ is nowhere more true than on our Estate, where over 20,000 acorns have been collected this year alone as part of our extensive in-house tree growing programme.

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Farming conference for the local community

Farming conference for the local community

Last week we hosted over 100 people connected to the local agricultural community for the second Rural Crime Farming Conference, held in partnership with Thames Valley Police.

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Festive forest of Blenheim Christmas trees on sale in Woodstock

Festive forest of Blenheim Christmas trees on sale in Woodstock

Estate-grown Christmas trees will be on sale outside the Estate Office every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1st December till 17th December, 10.00 – 16.00.

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Photography evening at Blenheim Palace

Photography evening at Blenheim Palace

Last week, we invited Park View residents to join award-winning photographer Pete Seaward for an exclusive photography event at the Palace, as part of our ongoing commitment to engaging with the local community.

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New homes at Park View

New homes at Park View

It’s been just over two years since the first new neighbours moved to Park View. We therefore thought it was high time that we took to the skies to capture a beautiful update on just how far we’ve come, and how the community has beautifully taken shape.

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Our ‘Natural Health Service’ provides wellbeing boost

Our ‘Natural Health Service’ provides wellbeing boost

We have been working with an award-winning employment charity and social enterprise to offer vulnerable people ‘social prescribing’ walks around its 2,000 acres of Parkland and Gardens, to help improve their mental health and wellbeing, helping them move forward with their lives.

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July's splendour captured

July's splendour captured

July buzzed past in a heartbeat and once again nature provided us with some beautiful moments that produced some breathtaking shots.

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Park View scoops Best Residential Development award at OxPropFest

Park View scoops Best Residential Development award at OxPropFest

Along with Pye Homes, we are celebrating after winning ‘Best Residential Development of the Year –  Large Scheme’ at the prestigious OxPropFest Awards.

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Blenheim Palace Butterfly House transformed for Big Butterfly Count

Blenheim Palace Butterfly House transformed for Big Butterfly Count

We warmly invite you to visit our stunning Butterfly House, which has undergone a huge transformation in the last six months.

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Joyous moments in June

Joyous moments in June

June is the signal that time is flying too fast, six months into the year and the longest day has passed. With summer still in full swing it is time to rewind and look back at the sixth month of the year.

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Take a look at our finest moments and photos from the month of May

Take a look at our finest moments and photos from the month of May

As we look forward to the summer months, let us take a moment to reflect on some of our favourite moments from May.

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New faces in the flock

New faces in the flock

Lambing season sees the start of a major transition on our Estate

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Blenheim Estate partners with Rappa Fencing to transform its sheep farming practices

Blenheim Estate partners with Rappa Fencing to transform its sheep farming practices

We have partnered with Rappa Fencing as part of a major upgrade of our sheep farming facilities.

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Taking responsibility for our planet

Taking responsibility for our planet

The part we’re playing and how you can do your bit too.

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Woodstock residents explore Blenheim Palace's rich history with social historian Antonia Keaney

Woodstock residents explore Blenheim Palace's rich history with social historian Antonia Keaney

Social historian Antonia Keaney shares insights into Blenheim Palace’s 300-year history

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An evening with Blenheim social historian Antonia Keaney

An evening with Blenheim social historian Antonia Keaney

Join our social historian for an exclusive evening of fascinating tales from Blenheim Palace

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Our Ancient Oaks’ Starring Role in Attenborough’s Wild Isles

Our Ancient Oaks’ Starring Role in Attenborough’s Wild Isles

A thousand-year-old oak on our Estate has a starring role in David Attenborough’s landmark BBC series ‘Wild Isles’.

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Our Shepherds Re-launch of Thank Ewe Campaign Ahead of Lambing Season

Our Shepherds Re-launch of Thank Ewe Campaign Ahead of Lambing Season

We are urging dog owners to act responsibly while visiting our Estate in the run up to lambing season.

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Habitats Alongside Homes

Habitats Alongside Homes

This week we are celebrating all things new homes.

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New Homes Week

New Homes Week

This week we are celebrating all things new homes.

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Four things we have done to our Kitchen Garden over winter

Four things we have done to our Kitchen Garden over winter

In summer last year we reintroduced a Kitchen Garden to our Walled Garden.

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Day in the Life of a Forester at Blenheim Estate

Day in the Life of a Forester at Blenheim Estate

From Ancient Oaks to Cedar of Lebanons (one you might even recognise from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) to Rowans and Limes, our Estate has a large variety of trees.

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Life on a landed estate: Oxfordshire family discover dream home at Park View

Life on a landed estate: Oxfordshire family discover dream home at Park View

When Nimi and Louis Cooper started looking for a new family home, they knew they wanted to remain in their hometown.

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Loop Impact Scheme - Save money and reduce your energy usage

Loop Impact Scheme - Save money and reduce your energy usage

Want to save money and reduce how much energy you use?

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We are Trialling Robot Dogs to Monitor our Estate’s Ecosystem

We are Trialling Robot Dogs to Monitor our Estate’s Ecosystem

The use of our new robot dogs will help us to gather data on the health and biodiversity of our Estate

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