Blenheim Palace's Walled Garden is currently bursting with a variety of homegrown produce, as it hits its peak summer season. The garden, which doubled in size last year, aims to make the Palace kitchens self-sufficient by 2027. Visitors can witness a vibrant array of vegetables, including mixed salad leaves, edible flowers, heritage beetroots, and cherry tomatoes, providing the kitchens with 30kg of salad leaves weekly.
The garden's expansion reflects the increasing demand for fresh produce, and the team has introduced several community initiatives. Harrison Fannon, the Vegetable Gardener at Blenheim Palace, has implemented weekly visits from 60 students from SEN schools in Oxfordshire. Additionally, the garden offers free opportunities for young adults seeking work experience, rehabilitation groups, and corporate team-building days.
An active volunteering programme invites around 20 local residents to contribute two hours weekly, enhancing community engagement. Fannon remarked, “We’re doing a lot of mixed planting or polycultures... The garden is buzzing with life.”
Beyond the Walled Garden, Blenheim Palace offers visitors a chance to explore its historic Gardens and Parkland, including the Water Terraces and the Secret Garden. The Palace also provides Summer VAT Savings on admission prices and offers Klarna split payments for tickets over £80.
Every ticket purchased supports the conservation of the Palace's buildings, artworks, and landscapes, ensuring their preservation for future generations. For more information and to book tickets, visit Blenheim Palace's website
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