By Majella Taylor: New Opening – Blenheim Palace announce opening of Clementine’s on the Lawn.
Blenheim Palace has announced the opening of Clementine’s on the Lawn, a new restaurant offering visitors lunch or afternoon tea with guaranteed views of the South Lawn.
The new restaurant provides a selection of main, Sunday, afternoon tea and children’s menus with locally sourced ingredients alongside cocktails, mocktails, and champagne.
Clementine’s on the Lawn will open for a limited time until Autumn offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for visitors to dine in view of the Baroque Palace.
The citrus name of the new restaurant pays homage to The Orangery which is currently undergoing vital restoration work, and Clementine Churchill, wife of Sir Winston Churchill. It was in the nearby Formal Gardens that the wartime leader proposed to his wife at the Temple of Diana.
Heather Carter, MD of the Blenheim Palace Visitor Attraction, at the UNESCO World Heritage Site said: “The conservatory will be operational throughout the summertime serving delicious lunches starring many locally sourced ingredients and the finest selection of afternoon tea. People who want to experience dining on the lawn, much like the Duke and Duchess’ of Marlborough have done for centuries, will have until the autumn to join us.”
The glass structure is 16 x 25 metres with an additional outdoor terrace area and is expected to hold 180 diners at its maximum capacity. Additional to the lunch offering, themed afternoon teas will take place throughout the season to delight diners.
Restoration on The Orangery will mean people can enjoy the splendour of dining at Blenheim Palace for years to come. The main conservation work being undertaken in The Orangery includes restoring the roof to its original architecture and is expected to be completed in October 2023.
Blenheim has pledged to spend £40m on restoration within a ten-year period to ensure the Palace and ‘England’s finest view’ remains for future generations to enjoy.
