Blenheim Palace has been crowned one of the UK's 'greatest' stately homes.

Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is one of the most recognisable structures in Britain.

But did you know that Britain has more than 3,000 stately homes? Many are in fact open to us.

Visiting a stately home has become a staple leisure activity: what could be more British than a weekend drive to a fancy pile, a look at some portraits, and then tea and scones?

Well, if you're looking for one to visit, look no further than Oxfordshire, according to The Telegraph.

'Grandeur' of Blenheim Palace

The Telegraph: "Stately homes weren’t mere houses, they were physical statements of lineage, influence and wealth. “Ideally the house you open to the public should be a large edifice,” reckoned the Duke. “[Visitors] like to look at something immense, preferably preposterous.”

Best of British: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

They continued: "Can any stately home beat Blenheim? The only non-royal country house in England deemed a “palace”, and a designated Unesco World Heritage Site, Blenheim is a behemoth of the Baroque, sitting within immense Capability Brown-designed grounds, with a stellar claim to fame – Winston Churchill was born here.

"It has it all: explore ostentatious state rooms, take a below-stairs tour, visit Bridgerton filming locations and get lost in a maze made of 3,000 yews."

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Blenheim Palace has been home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. 

Based in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, the palace has stood the test of time and has even been featured in some of the biggest films and TV shows.

From Bond to Bridgerton, Blenheim has been there.