Blenheim Palace's reopened orangery showcased as wedding and corporate venue

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Giles Gwinnett

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The reopening of Blenheim Palace's renowned orangery following £2million of restoration works was celebrated with an event to showcase the space as a wedding and corporate venue.

The event was staged in partnership with Nyetimber English Sparkling Wine, hosted by the Blenheim Palace Hospitality team, supported by Fabulous Flowers and Bespoke Events London and saw over 100 industry events professionals attend.

"The grand reopening of The Orangery is a testament to Blenheim’s unwavering dedication and passion to maintain Britain's Greatest Palace," said Minnie Fledderus-Diaconu, senior sales manager at Blenheim Palace.

"Our wedding and corporate showcase event was a huge success, and it was great to highlight the endless possibilities of this exquisite space.

"We're also incredibly proud to announce that Nyetimber is our official sparkling wine partner. Their award-winning English Sparkling Wines compliments the elegance of The Orangery perfectly, so this was the ideal occasion to raise a toast to new beginnings and a sparkling partnership!"

Louisa Corben, marketing consultant at Nyetimber, said the partnership was a "match made in heaven!", adding: "Here’s to many sparkling moments together."

As part of the tie-up, Nyetimber is served across the palace and at various events, including Blenheim’s first ever Wedding Showcase held last week in the orangery.

Last year, it was revealed that Blenheim palace, a Grade 1 listed World Heritage site, was undergoing the £2m conservation project as part of its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2027.

Among the work was the replacement of the 19th Century glass ceiling in the orangery with timber and slate in the spirit of Sir John Vanbrugh’s original design.

The roof had last been repaired in the 1970s and had come to the end of its natural life.

The orangery offers afternoon teas, Sunday roasts, corporate, weddings and private dinners. It has its own private bar and terrace, along with stunning chandeliers.

It features locally sourced ingredients, using fresh fruits and vegetables from the palace’s own kitchen garden.

Giles Gwinnett

Giles Gwinnett is a writer at The Business Magazine. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years and covered a vast array of topics at a range of media settings - in print and online. After his NCTJ newspaper training, he became a reporter in Hampshire before moving to a news agency in Gloucestershire. In recent years, he has been covering the financial markets along with company news for an investor-focused web portal. His many interests include politics, energy and the environment. He lives in Dorset.