The iconic Blenheim Palace is out to create new history for sustainable tourism in 2025.
From green travel incentives to pioneering renewable energy projects, the UNESCO World Heritage Site is preserving its heritage while championing conservation.
Visitors are encouraged to travel green, with discounts for those arriving by train, bus, bicycle, or electric vehicle.
Currently, one in five visitors opts for eco-friendly travel. The estate is also targeting carbon neutrality by 2027, powered by a 6.5-hectare solar park that avoids 15,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions over 15 years.
Blenheim has restored over 200 acres of natural habitats, including 50 acres of pollinator-friendly meadows. This rewilding effort enhances biodiversity and captures carbon.
Dominic Hare, CEO of Blenheim Palace, said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Blenheim Palace. From the restoration of our historic roof to the development of pollinator-friendly meadows, every initiative reflects our commitment to future generations.”
The Palace has also eliminated over 100,000 single-use cups annually through reusable schemes and planted 5,000 trees in the past year alone.
