Haunted Half-Term
Join us for spooky activities and family fun with our haunted half-term this October.
- Booking advisable
- Admission applies
Take part in a our Skeleton Trail where Little and Big Adventurers alike have word puzzles to solve! Once you've got your answers, head to the Stables Shop with your trail sheet to collect your prize.
As well as the outdoor trail, explore the House on your visit. Can you spot the ghostly figures inside?
Visit the Skull Shack (also known as the Conservation Hub), where skeletons are hard at work and mysterious boxes are waiting to be uncovered… Can you guess what’s inside? You’ll also have the chance to learn about the different species that live in and around Waddesdon, as well as using a microscope to see the beauty of nature.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01296 820 414
- Suitability
This event is aimed at families but everyone is welcome.
- Meeting point
Trail sheets are available from the Welcome Pavilion or Visitor Information. The trail runs from 10am – 4pm, last trail entry is 3.30pm and prizes are available to collect until 4pm.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play
Bring the whole family to enjoy the summer holidays with our range of fun activities for our Summer of Play, included with admission. Until 28 August, children get free admission to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
Pablo Bronstein: The Temple of Solomon and its Contents
Celebrated leading artist Pablo Bronstein presents a bold exhibition featuring a new body of work in response to Waddesdon Manor as a Jewish country house, with a grand assembly of paintings reimagining the legendary Temple of Solomon.
Significant Signatures: Autograph Letters from the Waddesdon Archive
Discover this fascinating new display in the Family Room.
A Rothschild Treasury: Tours
During this guided tour of A Rothschild Treasury, discover the stories of the precious objects on display and learn about the tradition of treasure rooms which inspired the Rothschild family.