Salon Privé is held at: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1UL – View on Google Maps
By Road
Blenheim Palace is located in the majestic old English town of Woodstock, just 8 miles north-west of Oxford on the A44 Evesham Road. Easily accessible from London and Birmingham, the Palace is signposted from Junction 9 of the M40.
If you are using satellite navigation, please use the postcode OX20 1UL
General Parking
Event parking for all guests is available within Blenheim Palace grounds, within a maximum 10 minute stroll to Salon Privé main entrance. Stewards will be on hand at Blenheim Palace to direct you.
Specific parking and shuttles will be available for any guests with mobility concerns. Please ensure your Blue Badge is clearly displayed within the vehicle on arrival – you will be directed to a convenient parking area and provided with a shuttle service to the event entrance.
Preferential Parking
Preferential parking for your classic or supercar will once again be available along Blenheim Palace Avenue on each event day. If you are driving your classic or supercar to the event and wish to park within the preferential area, please click here to register. (Applications open in Summer 2026)
Hospitality Parking
Hospitality tickets have Palace Parking included. Instructions will be sent with your tickets.
By Rail
Nearby stations include Oxford and Oxford Parkway with direct trains running regularly from London Paddington and Marylebone respectively. Although the nearest train station to Blenheim Palace is Hanborough, please note there isn’t a taxi rank at this station so is only suitable if you are being collected by car or have pre-booked (see Taxis Below.)
For up-to-date train information please call 08457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk; www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk or www.chilternrailways.co.uk.
Taxis
Booking a taxi in advance can provide the cheapest, most convenient journey. Visit Townhouse Woodstock or Woodstock Taxis to plan your trip.
By Air
For those attending from further afield, there is the option of arriving by helicopter directly to the Palace, or indeed private jet with London Oxford Airport only 6 minutes away, making the event more accessible for both UK and overseas guests than ever before. Please click here to apply for helicopter landing.
The nearest international airports are London Heathrow and Birmingham International. Kidlington (Oxford) Airport is situated just 2 miles from Blenheim Palace and caters for private planes and helicopters. Executive car transfers can be booked through the airport.
Accessibility and Parking
Blenheim Palace has made every effort to ensure disabled visitors can enjoy as much of the estate as possible. However please note the Salon Privé event is held on the lawns and therefore we do strongly recommend that disabled visitors are accompanied by a companion to assist them. Please note that the Courtyards and Formal Gardens have gravel paths requiring extra care.
Specific accesible parking and shuttle services are available. Please ensure your Blue Badge is clearly displayed within the vehicle on arrival – you will be directed to a convenient parking area and provided with complimentary shuttle service to the event entrance.
Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
For specific information on disabled access or how to hire a mobility scooter or wheelchair please visit www.blenheimpalace.com/visit-us/access-information.html
Any further enquiries, please contact info@salonpriveconcours.com
