A historic note ...BLENHEIM PALACE Blenheim Palace English residence near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, designed by John Vanbrugh and built (1705–24) by the British Parliament as a gift to John Churchill, duke of Marlborough. It is regarded as the finest example of Baroque architecture in Britain. Blenheim Palace, home to the 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2,100 acres of beautiful parkland, landscaped by Capability Brown, the exquisite baroque palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and a magnificent lake. Inside, the scale of the building is beautifully balanced by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, hand-painted ceilings and the amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings. On the first floor " Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story" S brings to life enticing tales from the last 300 years. At Woodstock, eight miles from Oxford, Blenheim was created a World Heritage site in 1987.. STRATFORDUPON-AVON Britain's biggest tourist attraction Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" outside London, Stratford-upon- Avon is famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare and for its associated historic buildings, including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a large national theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the British playwright and poet William Shakespeare, and is located in his birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon, in the English Midlands. . Perhaps less known, though still highly popular, are the activities available along the River Avon, with its boating and strolling activities. It is possible to hire rowing boats and small motor boats to explore the river for quite a way. Canal boats can also navigate the river, where locks allow them to avoid the weirs and pass downstream to Bidford and Evesham. Anyone preferring simply to enjoy the delights of the river and let someone else take the responsibility can jump aboard the cruise boat or even indulge in the evening cruise and dinner boat. Alternatively, there are charming walks along the river banks.. CAPTION(S): Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon Blenheim Palace |
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