Dripping with grandeur and just a stone’s throw from Oxford, Blenheim Palace isn’t just a stately home - it’s a playground of history, scandal, and downright fabulous gardens. From Winston Churchill’s birthplace to blockbuster film sets and whispers of aristocratic drama, this UNESCO World Heritage gem is an unmissable stop on any Oxfordshire or Cotswolds trip.

Two days in Oxford means golden-stone colleges, lazy punts on the river, and more bookshop browsing than is probably healthy. From hidden courtyards to cosy LGBTQ+ friendly pubs, here’s how we explored this historic city with a camera in one hand and a flat white in the other.