Henry II

Henry II

Henry II

Deep in the Oxfordshire countryside lies one of England’s most enduring love stories — the tale of King Henry II and his beloved Rosamund Clifford, often known as Fair Rosamund. Their romance, set against the backdrop of the 12th century royal hunting lodge at Woodstock (on the very site where Blenheim Palace now stands), has passed into legend.

To conceal his devotion, Henry is said to have built Rosamund a labyrinth of bowers and gardens, with her sanctuary fed by a natural spring of remarkable purity. That same spring, immortalised in folklore as Rosamund’s Well, has continued to flow for centuries — a silent witness to history, passion, and power.

It is from this ancient aquifer that Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water is drawn today. For over a thousand years, the source beneath the estate has provided water of exceptional clarity and balance. Kings, queens, dukes, duchesses, and even Winston Churchill have walked these grounds and shared in its refreshing gift.

What makes this connection extraordinary is that no other water brand in the world can claim such provenance. From the legendary love of a medieval king to the grandeur of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace Natural Mineral Water carries with it not just purity, but heritage in every drop.

When you raise a glass of Blenheim water, you are tasting more than refreshment — you are partaking in a story that began with Henry II and Rosamund over eight centuries ago, still flowing, still fresh, and still unique to this remarkable place.

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