Few places in the UK are so closely linked to the life & legacy of Sir Winston Churchill & nowhere else in the UK gives you the sense of the family lineage, historical importance & weight of expectation which was marshalled behind Sir Winston during his lifetime. During your visit to Blenheim Palace, you will have the time to immerse yourself in the birthplace of the man who defined a century & whose legacy helped reshape the world, visit the temple where he proposed, & pay your respects at his final resting place. While you explore the grandest private residence in the UK with your knowledgeable & friendly guide, they will explain the history & some behind-the-scenes secrets of this impressive palace. How did the Marlborough family came to own Blenheim? Why was Winston born here? And what are the historical, contemporary, & modern links between the Marlborough family, Blenheim Palace, & Sir Winston Churchill? All will be explained by your expert guide on this tour.

Following your exploration of the palace, your journey concludes with a deeply personal moment at the small local church in Bladon. It is here, in the quiet churchyard of St Martin's, that Sir Winston Churchill was laid to rest. A figure of such immense national importance would typically be entombed within the great monuments of Westminster Abbey or St Paul's Cathedral, but Churchill's own wish was to be buried simply with his family. Here, you can stand before the graves of Sir Winston and his wife Lady Clementine Churchill, a poignant opportunity to pay your respects to one of history's true giants. Before departing, you will have time to admire the stunning stained glass window within the church, a beautiful memorial commissioned to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. Your guide will then ensure a comfortable journey back, dropping you directly at your London accommodation or another central location of your choosing.