No we haven’t moved to a larger HQ. KidSoup left behind our PC’s, Ipods and Nintendo’s and headed to the country this weekend to check out Blenheim Palace. Blenheim represents a big slice of British nostalgia and we reckon all our US twitter followers would love this crib! 

Owned by the Duke of Marlborough the extensive property was built in the 1760’s to celebrate victory over the French during the Wars of the Spanish Succession. But it’s really famous for being the birth place of the grandson of the 7th Duke – none other than Sir Winston Churchill.

Baby Winston was born and lived here, you can even see the bed he was delivered in. Inside the house is an amazing tribute to what life was like for those who lived there, with one drawing room being about the entire floor space of the average British semi-detached house. (No photography allowed). Churchill was fond of Blenheim’s vast collection of miniature soldiers which are guaranteed to interest the Kids.

The grounds are stunning, we passed on picnicking with the £60 (US$91 Eur67) hamper for two but couldn’t resist Blenheim Ice Cream and homemade cakes outside on the Terrace. Kids will love the huge open lawns.

There’s also a mini-train to a Kids Adventure playground and Butterfly House (complete with Maze and giant outdoor chess + draughts). It’s fun but not as amazing as the House and grounds. Buy a ticket for a day visit and you can get a pass for free that will last a whole year. Overall this is a wicked place to go with the Kids.

PS. For Film buffs: Whilst were there we noticed dozens of film trucks, upcoming family Movie ‘Gulliver’s Travels‘ (due 2010) is being shot at the Palace.

More behind the scenes.