tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post2466710764567891416..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Visit to Blenheim PalaceMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63278819237213301732014-01-05T14:44:32.542+00:002014-01-05T14:44:32.542+00:00There are many public footpaths running through Bl...There are many public footpaths running through Blenheim Palace grounds and you don't have to pay to walk on those footpaths. I have noted over the years of working from Woodstock that many of the public footpath signs mysteriously disappear and the public rights of way are less obvious as time passes. Perish the thought that this would be anything to do with the management of Blenheim Palace in whose interest it is to get as many paying people in through the gates as possible.<br />None of the locals pay to get in to the grounds as they know where the public footpaths are situated so Blenheim Palace management issues locals with a free pass which enables entry without paying. Locals would not pay anyway but such an action at least means that it helps keep locals on side rather than totally alienating them.<br />Blenheim Palace and grounds are well worth visiting as is the historic town of Woodstock with many good pubs - hotels - restaurants and the best antique shop specializing in early oak furniture that I have encountered.<br />Just don't get caught out paying for something that can be obtained for free - that's my tip and totally concur with the writer of this article.Know your rightsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-72886583534489244972012-10-03T07:48:17.330+01:002012-10-03T07:48:17.330+01:00Haha, I love how you managed to wangle your way in...Haha, I love how you managed to wangle your way in for free. I've added this place to my list, it does look impressive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83911595880564482932012-08-11T22:01:37.848+01:002012-08-11T22:01:37.848+01:00I'd got mission impossible tune running throug...I'd got mission impossible tune running through my head when I read your posting.I admire your cheek. Beautiful place, especially love the Italian Garden.<br />I remember the day Winston Churchill died, my 12th birthday.Sals Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983803420404095685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15725454515530249712012-08-11T13:14:16.095+01:002012-08-11T13:14:16.095+01:00You were on an undercover mission for blogland. Mi...You were on an undercover mission for blogland. Mission accomplished.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9329028511719035742012-08-11T12:39:49.871+01:002012-08-11T12:39:49.871+01:00Ha ha Ilona, I'm such a coward I just wish I w...Ha ha Ilona, I'm such a coward I just wish I was as brave:) I would love to visit one day but I know I would have to buy a ticket... Fantastic photos as normal.Manchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67322415424434096092012-08-11T12:38:17.952+01:002012-08-11T12:38:17.952+01:00What a courageous soul you are Ilona....lovely tou...What a courageous soul you are Ilona....lovely tour photos...thanks for taking us on your covert mission....thoroughly enjoyed it.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90281013252997929342012-08-11T11:15:50.107+01:002012-08-11T11:15:50.107+01:00Wonderful pics . Chuckled at your covert style of...Wonderful pics . Chuckled at your covert style of tourism. A joy to see the photos.Glad you took some lovely weather for your trip.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45877781119013205302012-08-11T10:50:31.082+01:002012-08-11T10:50:31.082+01:00Don't we have some wonderful things to see in ...Don't we have some wonderful things to see in our country. I haven't really appreciated it until the kids came along. We stopped going abroad and started exploring our own backyard. Most of us are not far from something beautiful. Shame some of our stately homes are so expensive (though I guess they are expensive things to maintain). Family tickets are usually out of our league, but I had a giggle at you sneaking in free - you only live once. Though I would be such a nervous wreck, I would have been too busy looking over my shoulder to enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-16464427218843206992012-08-11T08:33:22.562+01:002012-08-11T08:33:22.562+01:00Its good to break the rules sometimes. What's ...Its good to break the rules sometimes. What's anyone going to do by way of punishment? Nothing at all.john bainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624118202659480062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-90485348677992026672012-08-11T08:06:30.853+01:002012-08-11T08:06:30.853+01:00You are brave to sneak in there for free! I`m just...You are brave to sneak in there for free! I`m just surprised nobody cottened on. Anyone with ill intentions could also sneak through the back entrance and cause untold damage. <br />Shame there wasn`t a back entrance to Arundle castle, we could have sneaked into.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114653674812242486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67811631080491548282012-08-11T06:23:50.712+01:002012-08-11T06:23:50.712+01:00You certainly are an encouragement for all of us t...You certainly are an encouragement for all of us that are living on a pension. I love that you are always on the go and living an adventure everyday. That Italian garden looked like something out of Alice in Wonderland. I just want to send you a huge blog hug. I appreciate all the lovely photos of your beautiful country side. Thanks so very much for sharing this with us, Connie :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-73511326033723222762012-08-11T03:56:07.512+01:002012-08-11T03:56:07.512+01:00I've always wanted to see Blenheim, so I'm...I've always wanted to see Blenheim, so I'm a little jealous.<br /><br />The room you couldn't identify is the mausoleum where the first Churchills are buried, John and Sarah. <br /><br />Leslie from New OrleansAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32178923570951076042012-08-11T02:22:57.152+01:002012-08-11T02:22:57.152+01:00Wow, you English certainly know how to knock up a ...Wow, you English certainly know how to knock up a flash abode! Blimey, Ilona I admire your gumption, sneaking around the way you do for free.DEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534287655485880530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-32072372197799701542012-08-11T02:19:45.192+01:002012-08-11T02:19:45.192+01:00Ha, I cannot believe you sneaked in for free, robb...Ha, I cannot believe you sneaked in for free, robbing them...good going, thumbs up. It did seem accidental. <br /><br />No pictures in museums is for a serious purpose. In order to preserve the collections, lighting of a specific kind and intensity is used. Otherwise, collections cannot be kept in top condition. Plus, there are security systems that are messed up with flashes. And, other patrons cannot enjoy the collections when flashes go off. Color perception is changed. Plus, sometimes your eyes have to readjust. Next time, try the museum setting on your camera. The lens stays open longer and there is no flash. And, go with the flow as you snap...lol. <br /><br />And, go with the flow when you are breaking rules...lol.<br /><br />I understand that large bags can damage things, cause congestion, and contribute to thievery, but I always wonder what you are supposed to do with your large bags. There is never a "bag check" where I have been. <br /><br />The Olympics is on tv and majestic lawns, gardens, and buildings are being shown...just like you take!Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47255337636418922572012-08-11T01:30:24.662+01:002012-08-11T01:30:24.662+01:00Hello Ilona, this has been a lovely tour for me, t...Hello Ilona, this has been a lovely tour for me, thank you. I am new to your blog and came over from Don't Unplug Your Hub. I have had a fun visit and will enjoy coming back.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-10292381143497033602012-08-11T01:27:14.797+01:002012-08-11T01:27:14.797+01:00Not a bad day out really without a ticket. A pers...Not a bad day out really without a ticket. A person after my own heart.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195870059477025705noreply@blogger.com