This palace is billed as "England's answer to Versailles," and it truly is magnificent. The land and seed money for the building of Blenheim was a gift from Queen Anne to the First Duke of Marlborough for his victory at the Battle of Blenheim (during the War of Spanish Succession in what is now Austria) in 1704. Winston Churchill was born here on November 30, 1874 as his parents attended a party. He spent much of his childhood here and it was here at the
Temple of Diana that he became engaged to Clementine. Kent and I recreate the scene:) The house and grounds are enormous. It was another glorious day, and the kids enjoyed taking the train down to the yew maze and the playground. There was also a butterfly house and lots of puzzles and a giant chess board on the grounds. All good things must come to an end, however, and it was time to head home. We were so glad Megan and Peter were with us! It made it extra fun for us all.
This palace is billed as "England's answer to Versailles," and it truly is magnificent. The land and seed money for the building of Blenheim was a gift from Queen Anne to the First Duke of Marlborough for his victory at the Battle of Blenheim (during the War of Spanish Succession in what is now Austria) in 1704. Winston Churchill was born here on November 30, 1874 as his parents attended a party. He spent much of his childhood here and it was here at the 
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