Madam Pompadour in the Frame at Waddesdon Manor

This exhibition shines a spotlight on how technology is being used to enhance our understanding of art history, enabling masterpieces which have been victims of circumstance or history to be seen as they were once intended. François Boucher’s famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour (1756) is today one of the most prized… more

Blenheim Palace Flower Show in June

The ever-popular Blenheim Palace Flower Show will return for its seventh year, with TV’s George Clarke (The Home Show, The Restoration Man and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces) officially opening the show at 10.00 on Friday 21st June. Join us in the Grand Floral Marquee to celebrate the very best of gardening, home and lifestyle.… more

Blenheim Palace Food Festival – Bank Holiday Weekend

The Blenheim Food Festival is a gastronomic weekend packed with engaging talks and demonstrations from celebrity and local chefs, as well as a multitude of family-friendly activities within the stunning grounds of the palace. This year’s superb line-up includes Raymond Blanc OBE (Mon 27th), Jean-Christophe Novelli (Sun 26th) and Celebrity… more

Plenty of dog friendly places in Shakespeare’s England!

Home to the world’s most famous playwright, majestic Castles, unique heritage, great theatre, culture and glorious gardens, Shakespeare’s England offers everything for a short break. With many families having pets and preferring to take their beloved dog away with them, Shakespeare’s England also offers a range of pet-friendly places to… more

Author’s new novel about life in a Chiltern village before the 60s

How can you pack for the journey of a lifetime? George Baxter has settled for a comfortable life, content as the years unfold predictably – until Win, his wife of twenty-six years, dies. With his loyal dog Monty by his side, George throws himself into his work as an antiques… more

Valentine’s Day with champagne at Malmaison off extended until 17 Feb!!

If music is the food of love, then our delicious Valentine’s menu hits all the right notes. From aged sharing chateaubriand to grilled lemon sole with cucumber butter, our talented Chez Mal chefs have created a concerto of flavour to feed your passion. Treat them to a cocktail per person,… more