Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, has launched an intriguing new tour titled “Servants’ Tales: Ghosts, Gossip and Secrets.” Running from 7 January to 14 February 2026, the tour affords guests a novel glimpse into the lives of those that labored behind the scenes on the historic palace.
The day by day tour begins on the Life Below Stairs exhibition and takes guests by way of the previous Kitchen Courtyard, laundry rooms, hidden corridors, workers quarters, the Chapel, and Crypt. Guides share tales of the servants’ lives, revealing tales of hardships, hierarchy, and hauntings which have by no means been informed earlier than. Among the chilling legends is that of the “Dusting Nanny,” who is claimed to proceed her duties lengthy after her loss of life, getting ready the palace for important occasions like a Duke’s funeral.
Heather Carter, Managing Director of Visitor Attraction, expressed pleasure concerning the new providing, stating, “We’re thrilled to offer guests a unique glimpse into the lives of the people who once kept Blenheim Palace running. The Servants’ Tales: Ghosts, Gossip and Secrets Tour reveals stories of scandal and the supernatural that will intrigue visitors and give everyone a whole new perspective of events that have unfolded in our 300-year history.”
The tour concludes within the Chapel and Crypt, the resting place of the Dukes and Duchesses of Marlborough, the place centuries of household historical past and thriller converge. Admission to the tour is included with a legitimate Palace & Gardens Ticket or Palace and Play Pass, which supplies entry to Blenheim Palace and Adventure Play for a full yr. For extra data, go to the Blenheim Palace web site.
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