Parks in Oxford

Arrived on bank holiday weekend so very busy. Only downside of whole Headout ticketing was you are issued vouchers, not tickets, this meant we had to queue in the long ticketing line to exchange them for entry tickets. There was no prepaid ticket windows at Blenheim Palace. As the exchange process is a palace operational issue and not Headout they get a 5 star rating.

We had a great time at the Palace. The extra price we paid for the Duke's residence was more than worth the cost. We were the only 2 on the private 11:00 tour along with the 2 guides..what a great opportunity to walk thru and experience the lives of those who actually live in the palace. The grounds are fabulous with water features, sculptures and vegetation.

Slightly disappointing visit as there are a lot of renovations going on in the house, the gardens and the walled garden. (Which we were unaware of when we booked sadly) we felt the price of entry should have been discounted because of this. Also the coffee shop food was not good, lots missing from the menu, and there was a very long queue waiting to pick up ordered coffees. It took me almost 25 minutes to get a sandwich and two coffees. (11.15 am)