We are delighted that you will be joining us at our State Room Dining Experience at Nocturne Live this year.
Please read below for key information, timings and more that will help you make the most of your time at the Palace with us this summer.
If you have other guests travelling separately to you, please forward this link to them.
VENUE ADDRESS
Nocturne Live takes place at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PS.
TRAVELLING BY CAR
You will have received a VIP Parking Pass with your tickets. Please use postcode OX20 1PS if using a sat nav, and when you arrive follow signage for VIP Parking. This is a short distance from the entrance to the Palace.
As the roads will be busy before and after the concert, we recommend allowing plenty of time for your journey and enjoying a post-concert drink with us to allow traffic to clear after the show.
Upon arrival, signage will direct you to “State Room Dining”. Members of our team will be on hand to welcome you.
TAXI
If you arrive by taxi you will be dropped off at the dedicated Pick Up/Drop Off near the Yellow Car Park entrance.
If you want to depart via taxi then you should pre-book with 001 Taxis. You can do this using their app (https://www.001taxis.com/oxford-taxi-app) or calling one of the below numbers:
- Oxford Phone – 01865 240000
- Abingdon & Didcot Phone – 01235 282828
- Woodstock & Witney Phone – 01993 808080
TRAIN
The nearest train stations to Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace are Oxford and Oxford Parkway. Trains run regularly to Oxford Station from London Paddington and to Oxford Parkway from Marylebone.
Please check timings with the train provider before travelling.
The Stagecoach Nocturne Shuttle Bus will run to both Oxford and Oxford Parkway railway stations.
BUSES AROUND OXFORD
The local bus service is the most sustainable way to reach Blenheim Palace from the Oxford and Kidlington areas.
There are two Stagecoach services, each operating up to every 30 minutes to the Blenheim Gates:
- From Oxford Rail Station – catch the Stagecoach S3 or the S7 from Stand R5 ( Normal journey time approx. 40 mins)
- From Oxford City Centre – catch the Stagecoach S3 or the S7 from Magdalen Street, Stand C4 (Normal journey time approx. 35 mins)
- From Oxford Parkway Station – catch the Stagecoach S7 from Stand E on Banbury Road (Normal journey time approx. 25 mins)
After the concert you will be able to get the Nocturne Shuttle from within the grounds back to Kidlington, Oxford Parkway, Pear Tree Park and Ride, Summertown Shops, Oxford City Centre or Oxford Rail Station.
Where To Go
Upon arrival, signage will direct you to “State Room Dining”. Members of our team will be on hand to welcome you.
STATE ROOM TIMINGS
The State Room Dining Experience begins at 4.30pm with a drinks reception with starters service commencing at 5pm.
Music commences at 6pm on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 5:45pm on Friday.
The main course will be served in the first interval between the first and second act followed by desert being served in the second interval between the second act and the headliner.
Drinks, teas and coffees will be available after the show.
We endeavor to finish the concert by 11pm.
If you have purchased Palace, Parks and Gardens tickets please note that entry to the Palace ends at 3pm.
Enjoy the Palace, Parks & Gardens
If you have purchased a Palace, Parks and Gardens tickets you must arrive early to enjoy everything this ticket affords you.
The Palace opens to the general public at 10.30am and last entry is 3.00pm. Your State Room Dining experience will begin at 16:30 with a drinks reception.
Dress Code
There is no formal Dress Code but as this is an outdoor, uncovered seated event, we recommend that you check the forecast on the day and cater accordingly for weather conditions.
Umbrellas
Please note that to ensure the enjoyment and unrestricted viewing for all our guests, umbrellas are not allowed within the seating area of The Great Court during the concert.
Golf Umbrellas will not be allowed into Nocturne Live.
