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This hedge maze sits within the expansive grounds of Blenheim Palace, just outside the village of Bladon.
The design follows the coat of arms of the Duke of Marlborough and was created to commemorate the historic victory at the Battle of Blenheim. It's genuinely challenging to navigate, so expect to spend a good while finding your way through—families and puzzle enthusiasts regularly lose themselves in it and enjoy every minute.
Once you emerge, you're ideally positioned to explore the wider Blenheim Estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with plenty to discover. The palace itself is remarkable, the formal gardens reward a leisurely stroll, and Capability Brown's parkland extends across the entire property. The site also holds the distinction of being Sir Winston Churchill's birthplace, which adds considerable historical significance. A Blenheim Palace ticket grants you access to the maze and everything else on the estate.
Woodstock, a proper market town, is very close by and offers shops and places to eat if you need refreshments. If you're based in Oxford, this works beautifully as a day trip and is straightforward to reach from the city. Allow at least a couple of hours for the maze and a wander around the grounds, though you could easily spend considerably longer if you want to explore the palace thoroughly.
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