Stunning as ever, the gardens are currently being prepped for spring wonders by head gardener Andy Mills.
January and February visitors will be in for a treat, witnessing beautiful displays of snowdrops and primroses.
The cascades are displaying their full force, which appears both majestic and tumultuous.
Head gardener Andy Mills has been planting some new areas (Image: Blenheim Palace)
The secret garden is where the hellebores will soon bloom, sharing the scene with epimediums, bergenias, rhododendrons, and drumstick primulas.
The diligent work by Blenheim Palace’s gardens team led by Mr Mills has brought about the most significant change to the landscape in a century, heavily influenced by the garden’s heritage.
The current work forming part of Mr Mills’ vision for the palace gardens involves planting new areas with a range of spring bulbs.
The beautiful daffodils will begin to bloom next month.
It is the biggest change to the landscape in more than 100 years (Image: Blenheim Palace)
The arboretum is soon to see the addition of beautiful red-stemmed willow trees along the riverbanks, and an avenue of ornamental crab apples leading from the rosarium to the temple of Flora.
Meanwhile, the walled gardens have seen the plantation of 40 new fruit trees, including ones named Bloody Ploughman, Belle de Boskoop, and Belle de Louvain.
Additionally, the banks at the ‘old Ha Ha’ will be decorated with approximately 15,000 snowdrops ‘in the green’, 2,000 winter aconite ‘in the green’, and about 25 Prunus Tai Kaku cherries, thus adding more seasonal flavour to the area.
There is a range of activities beyond the gardens for visitors to enjoy as Blenheim Palace has more to offer than its spectacular gardens.
The gardens are available to walk through (Image: Blenheim Palace)
Visitors can engage in the free-to-enter Beautiful Blenheim IGPOTY (International Garden Photographer of the Year) competition with a chance of winning a champagne afternoon tea for two, a private tour of the palace, and a Blenheim Palace hamper.
An exhibition of all winning images will be displayed at the IGPOTY Blenheim Palace exhibition in 2026.
From February 1 to the end of March, follow the interesting Dogs of Blenheim Palace Trail and learn about the canine companions that have been part of the palace over the centuries.
The trail starts at the east courtyard, leads to the grand bridge, crosses Lakeside, and heads towards the Column of Victory before circling back to the Flagstaff gate.
Enjoy a rejuvenating walk through 2,000 acres of nature as part of the winter wellness walks.
The snowdrops are currently blooming (Image: Blenheim Palace)
Admission to the Gardens and Parkland are included with a valid Park and Gardens Day Ticket or valid Annual Pass which allows year-round access to Britain’s Greatest Palace.
The gardens are welcoming visitors daily from 10am to 5.45pm. To book tickets, visit the Blenheim Palace website.
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