B lenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, is more than a historic estate- it’ s a living landscape, meticulously maintained to preserve its grandeur. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Britain’ s most celebrated examples of Baroque architecture, its 12,000 acre grounds include over 2,000 acres of formal gardens, parkland and lakes, that must be kept in pristine condition yearround for the million-plus visitors who come to experience its splendour.
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Keeping Blenheim Palace Pristine
The grounds management team at Blenheim Palace returned to MAJOR again to replace an older Trideck roller mower with new MJTDR-610
B lenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, is more than a historic estate- it’ s a living landscape, meticulously maintained to preserve its grandeur. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Britain’ s most celebrated examples of Baroque architecture, its 12,000 acre grounds include over 2,000 acres of formal gardens, parkland and lakes, that must be kept in pristine condition yearround for the million-plus visitors who come to experience its splendour.
The task falls to a dedicated team, including Forestry and Cultivation
Manager Rob Burgess and estate maintenance worker Charlie Gerring. They care for around 300 acres of grassland, mowing up to 150 acres weekly for 35 – 40 weeks a year.“ Visitors expect the front of the palace to look pristine,” says Charlie.“ It’ s a palace, so it should look like a palace.”
30 GroundskeepingJournal. co. uk | September / October 2025