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Water Garden Walk at the Dairy

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden and its contemporary sculpture, followed by a traditional Cream Tea at the Stables Café.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a 45 minute tour of the Water Garden, located in the grounds of The Dairy, with an experienced Waddesdon Garden Guide.

Originally built and planted to be at its most beautiful in the spring time, the Water Garden provides visitors with a chance to see and enjoy wonderful contemporary art, a wealth of unusual planting, Pulham rockwork and wildlife. On the tour, follow the meandering line of the lakes edge, and wander past rocky alcoves and seasonal flowers.

Public access to this garden is limited and these guided walks only take place on Fridays. Your ticket also includes a Traditional Cream Tea at the Stable Cafe following the tour of the Water Garden.

Times

Prices

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Adult £12.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 01296 820 414

Meeting point

Meet at the Stables Courtyard for your tour.

What to bring and wear

Comfortable and appropriate footwear for outdoor walking is essential. Please note that the route has uneven surfaces, steps, and narrows in places.

Accessibility

Please contact enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk for all accessibility queries.

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on
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at 19:00 to 22:00

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on
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at 11:00 to 12:00+ 15 other dates or times

February Half-Term 

This February half-term the grounds will be open for family days out.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 6 other dates or times

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on
18 Feb to 20 Feb 2026
at 10:15 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times