Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials Travel & Parking18-21 Sep 2025 · Blenheim Palace

The palace is located 8 miles northwest of Oxford on the A44 Evesham Road. The palace is signposted from Junction 9 of the M40. If you are using satellite navigation, please use the postcode OX20 1UL. When visiting by car, please be aware that a 20 mph speed limit applies across the Estate.

Extensive on-site parking is available in the public car parks as well as disabled parking facilities for holders of official blue disabled passes. There is a parking fee for all vehicles at the event (except in standard parking which is now free) and parking is divided into 3 types:

• Standard parking and Blue Badge parking – a reasonable walk from shopping and main action areas, picnics are not permitted in this area
• In-show parking – for those wanting to be closer to the shopping and main action areas, picnics are permitted in this area
• Lakeside parking – lakeside view perfect for picnics and cross-country viewing, a challenging walk with shopping bags!

There is a short walk from the car park to the heart of the event. Please follow the signs for parking as you approach the palace and they will direct you to the Park & Ride, where there will be running free and frequent buses.

Booking a taxi in advance can provide the cheapest, most convenient journey. Visit townhousewoodstock.co.uk, minicabit.com, or Woodstock Taxis to plan your trip.

• The S3 bus from Oxford to Woodstock runs every 30 minutes from Oxford train station and Oxford’s Gloucester Green bus station to the gates of Blenheim Palace. Please ask the bus driver to identify the appropriate stop
• For connections from Carterton, Witney, and Hanborough Station travel on the 233, which operates every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays to Blenheim and Woodstock
• The 7 bus from Oxford to Woodstock runs from Oxford train station and George street via Oxford Parkway to the gates of Blenheim Palace
• Oxford Bus Company’s 500 service leaves from Oxford Parkway and stops at Blenheim Palace and Woodstock
• There is no direct bus service from Bicester to Woodstock

Nearby train stations include Oxford, Oxford Parkway, and Long Hanborough. From these stations, you will need to arrange onwards travel to the palace such as taxi or bus travel.

Woodstock is connected to Oxford via the National Cycle Network #5 route. To view the Sustrans cycle route maps in detail visit sustrans.org. Please note that while there are bike racks available at the palace, cycling within the park is not permitted. Visitors may cycle from the entrance gates to the palace and back.

If you're staying in Woodstock then Bleinheim Palace is likely within a 1.0 km (12 min) walk.