Blenheim Palace & WoodstockBlenheim Palace & Woodstock

Temple tonTemple tonTempleton has been specialising in events and incentives for client companies sinceits foundation by our current directors in 1994. Unlike many other companies in ourfield, Templeton has declined offers of purchase or merger from larger, more diverseorganisations, and remains completely independent. This enables us to use whichevervenues, events and suppliers we feel are best suited to the needs of our clients.

We have no vested interest other than winning and maintaining the loyalty of our clientsthrough our performance.

Because we are a small, specialist company, every contact a client has with Templetonis with people who are experienced and highly-motivated professionals. Whether youare attending a world-famous sporting event with customers, or rewarding yourcolleagues with a custom-made experience, using Templeton ensures that everythingwill be remembered for all the right reasons.

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Serious about fun

Saturday - Year round subject to availability

10.00 Depart your destination by executive coach

12.45 Arrive and check-in at the Bear Hotel, Woodstock

13.15 Staggered buffet lunch service commences

15.00 Afternoon at leisure For those who wish to travel into Oxford, we offer a transfer to and from the Ashmolean museum

18.00 Return coach transfer to the hotel

19.15 Rendezvous in the hotel lobby for the short transfer to Blenheim Palace

Champagne Reception

Five course dinner served in the Orangery with fine wines

Post dinner disco with resident DJ

23.30 Bar closes

00.00 Return transfer to the hotel for a night cap or two

Sunday

Full English breakfast

10.30 Check-out

11.00 Return transfer to your destination

13.45 Arrive your destination

The Bear Hotel, Woodstock

The hotel bar…

ItineraryItinerary

The Bear Hotel

Formerly a 13th century coaching inn, The Bear Hotel is one ofthe finest 4-star hotels in Oxfordshire, boasting beautiful viewsof the picturesque town of Woodstock.It features newly refurbished individually-styled bedroomswhich are comfortable, traditionally furnished but with modernconveniences.

The Bear was a favourite getaway of Elizabeth Taylor andRichard Burton, and on this subject the hotel bar is friendly andaccommodating in staying open for guests.

View of Blenheim Palace from The Bear Hotel, Woodstock

One of the images on display at The Bear Hotel

Woodstock

The town of Woodstock dates back to Saxon times, although thevillagers of The Clearing in the Woods were forced to leave whenthe Normans took over the land for hunting.

Nowadays the Town Hall, built in 1766 dominates Market Place.To the south is the Bear Hotel, world famous and dating back tothe 13th century. Across Park Street, behind the Town Stocks,Fletcher's House – a 16th century merchant’s house – is home tothe Oxfordshire County Museum. Park Street – quiet and tree-lined– leads to Blenheim Park and to one of the most breathtakingviews in England. In contrast, Market Street and High Street bustlewith activity, as does Oxford Street, the main thoroughfare. Each isa pleasing mix of small shops, inns and private houses.

From pre-Conquest times closely associated with a royal manorand ducal palace, the town nevertheless developed its owncharacter through glove making, bell foundry and manufacturingsteel articles. A fine church, elegant houses and substantial innsare visual reminders of this market town’s prosperity. Woodstockis also home to the Oxfordshire Museum.

Watercolour by Woodstock artist Rod Craig of Brothertons restaurant 1 High Street Woodstock

Dinner & Disco, The OrangeryBlenheim Palace

Home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of SirWinston Churchill.

Blenheim Palace was a gift from Queen Anne and a grateful nation to John Churchill, 1st Duke ofMarlborough following his famous victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.

Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, Blenheim Palace is surrounded by over 2,000acres of 'Capability' Brown landscaped parkland, the great lake, and beautiful formal gardens.

The Orangery is an exclusive venue with its private terrace overlooking the beautiful ItalianGarden of the Duke of Marlborough. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, The Orangery is abeautifully elegant room with high ceilings and huge arched windows, a perfect room for up to180 guests for dinner, with its own private entrance.

After dinner, some of the tables are moved to create space for a dance floor as the resident DJhosts a disco of your choice of music.

Blenheim Palace - The Orangery

Menu

Champagne Reception

Seasonal Amuse Bouchedu Chef

Beetroot Cured Seven & Wye SalmonHorseradish, Baby Potatoes & Worcestershire Cress

Braised Blade of Cotswold Beefwith Blenheim Ale Glazed Roots and Garlic Puree

Dark Chocolate & Clementine Bruléewith Chocolate Cookies

A Selection of British Cheeseswith Traditional Accompaniments

Freshly BrewedCoffee or Tea served

with Chocolates

The Orangery by night

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