Blenheim Palace is set to reveal a new permanent exhibition which will shine a light on its 300 year history.
The Blenheim Story opens this month, telling the story of the palace, from the birth of its first resident, John Churchill, born in 1650, to its completion more than 75 years later.
Kate Ballenger, keeper of palace and collections, said: "Known as ‘Britain’s Greatest Palace’, Blenheim Palace has a deep and fascinating 300 year history.
"We want all those who visit to know the reason why it was built, and the stories of all those that have lived in it over the years - and our new permanent exhibition will do just that.
"One of our aims is to keep the history of the palace alive, and shining a light on its illuminating past allows us to share this with all who visit, to enhance their experience."
The exhibition at the Woodstock palace will allow visitors to explore the key figures who influenced the construction of the palace through a layered timeline.
They will also learn about the relationships, drama, and friction between these characters, and how these shaped the palace, British military history and the monarchy.
Visitors will begin inside the palace before continuing to the state rooms where they will see the main characters in Blenheim Palace’s history represented in tapestries, portraits and statues.
Access to The Blenheim Story is included in all Blenheim Palace tickets.
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