It's easier than ever to get to Nocturne Live...
Buses from across Oxfordshire, coaches from London, and even cycling options make Blenheim Palace more accessible than you might expect—perfect if you’re thinking of leaving the car at home this year and avoiding the need for a designated driver.
FAQS
VENUE ADDRESS
Nocturne Live takes place at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PS.
RETURN COACH FROM LONDON
Looking for the easiest and most sustainable way to get to Nocturne Live from London? Big Green Coach is back as our official travel partner, providing hassle-free coach returns directly to Blenheim Palace.
Travel sustainably from London Victoria (Clermont) with like-minded music fans. Your carbon-neutral coach will arrive in time for the music and depart after the headline set. You won’t need to worry about leaving early for the last train, booking expensive hotels or being the designated driver.
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.
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.
CAR
Onsite parking is available. Advance car parking tickets are now off sale. You can pay for parking upon arrival, card payments only.
Blenheim Palace is located eight miles north-west of Oxford and is signposted from Junction 9 off the M40. As soon as you see Nocturne Live directional road signs switch off your Sat Nav and follow the relevant signage.
If you arriving from north of Blenheim Palace you should follow directions to OX20 1HD (via B4437 / Stonefield Straight) and look for Green Car Park. This is an event-only entrance to the Palace grounds. The Green Car Park is only a short walk from the Nocturne Live concert area. This car park tends to be slightly less busy than the main car park so can often mean a speedier exit after the concert.
You can also access the Yellow Car Park from the A44/Oxford Street, following directions to OX20 1PS.
Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and as such is not designed for a large number of carts to simultaneously depart at the end of a concert. There are three main exit roads that lead to a common main road which, despite our best efforts, can become congested at peak times. Please be patient when leaving the site, follow the instructions of the traffic management team and respect the local residents and other road users.
There is strictly no overnight parking at either of the car parks.
BIKE
We provide an area for cyclists to lock up their bikes at the entrance to the Palace. Please note, these are left at your own risk.
PICK-UP & DROP OFF
If you are being dropped off before the concert or picked up after, please tell the driver to follow signs to the Pick Up/Drop Off area. This will be clearly signposted and is situated a short walk from the South Car Park Entrance.
