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That’s right, we’ve collaborated with Blenheim Palace and Estates and Yarnton Home and Garden Centre to bring you a festive-filled competition, see below what you could win!

  • A short break at Blenheim Lodge Retreat from for up to 4 people in the week of 13th December 2024 (check terms and conditions for exact dates)
  • A family ticket to Christmas at Blenheim Palace including the After Dark Illuminated Trail and Neverland at the Palace
  • 4 Annual passes for Blenheim Palace
  • A festive hamper and gift card for Yarnton Home and Garden, with a total value of £200

Please note: the competition closes at 9am Monday 2nd December, the winner will be contacted by our team via email and will have 48 hours to respond and claim the prize. Please read the full terms and conditions at the bottom of this page.

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terms and conditions

Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat – brought to you by Darwin Escapes, short break worth £579

  • 2-bedroom Lodge accommodation, sleeping up to 4 guests, including a pet, for a short break (3 nights) at Blenheim Palace Lodge Retreat
  • Dates of break is a choice between:
    • Arrival on 09.12.24 with departure on 13.12.24
    • Arrival on 13.12.24 with departure on 16.12.24
  • The competition closes at 9am Monday 2nd December 2024
  • The winner will be notified by email by a Darwin Escapes team member.
  • The winner must claim the prize within 48 hours of being notified of winning.
  • If the winner is unable to attend on the above dates the competition will be made available to the next random chosen winner
  • The prize cannot be transferred or refunded, upgraded, or substituted with a cash alternative.
  • Alternative dates cannot be chosen.
  • The prize does not include travel insurance, spending money, or travel expenses.
  • The winner must be 18 years or older.
  • Lead name of the booking is responsible for all guests staying at the accommodation and things they do (and do not do) even if ‘you’ do not stay at the accommodation during the booking period.
  • Only one entry per person is allowed.

Yarnton Home and Garden Prize

  • £200 prize voucher
  • Yarnton Home & Garden gift cards are redeemable in store only.
  • The value of purchases will be deducted from the card balance. No change will be given but the balance may be applied to future purchases.
  • Cards cannot be exchanged for cash or any other gift vouchers.
  • Yarnton cannot be held liable for lost, stolen or damaged gift cards. It will not be replaced, or its value refunded in any of these circumstances.
  • The gift cards remain the property of Yarnton Home & Garden and is not a cheque guarantee, credit or charge card.
  • Yarnton Home & Garden reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions and/or discontinue the card at anytime.
  • By activating and or redeeming this gift card you accept and agree to our terms and conditions.

Blenheim Palace and Christmas at Blenheim

In addition to the lodge accommodation, the winner will receive 4 x Blenheim Palace Annual Pass for the Palace, Park, and Gardens, as well as a family ticket to Christmas at Blenheim Palace including the After Dark Illuminated Trail and Neverland at the Palace

  • Opening hours, events, and offers are subject to change, and access to facilities may be restricted at times. It is recommended to check the website blenheimpalace.com or contact Customer Services.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged.
  • Prize does not include tickets to the Ice Skating Rink
  • Tickets must not be resold.
  • Valid tickets must be presented for admission.
  • All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult and remain under their control or supervision.
  • Children under 3 years old can enter the Palace, Park, and Gardens for free.
  • Tickets for Christmas at Blenheim Palace including the After Dark Illuminated Trail and Neverland at the Palace are subject to availability during your stay
  • If the trail is closed due to severe weather conditions, you may choose another date for the Christmas at Blenheim Palace including the After Dark Illuminated Trail and Sleeping Beauty at the Palace. This is only if Blenheim Palace have closed the trail.