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February Half-Term

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

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Children go free this February half-term and we have plenty of free activities for you to enjoy.

Zoolab Live Show

Get up close and hands-on with a variety of insects and animals. This interactive show will inspire you to get outdoors and appreciate the amazing animals living around us. Suitable for 3yrs-10yrs, £5 for adults and children. Located in the Powerhouse. Dates: Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb

Zoolab Trail

Explore Waddesdon with a Zoolab trail all about the animals you could be lucky enough to find here on site. Try and find all 10 signs to see all the plants and animals that might soon be springing up as it starts getting warmer. Pick up your trail booklet on arrival and take a walk around the Grounds. Booklets are also available to be collected from Visitor Information.

Craft Workshops

Makendoo will be running their eco-friendly painting and making workshops where children (and adults) have the chance to make masks, hats, puppet characters or small banners. In the Powerhouse. Wed – Fri only.

Berkshire Birds of Prey

Get up close and personal with birds of prey! Learn about their habits, habitats, and history as well as how you can help them in the wild. Dates: Sat 14, Sun 15, Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb

Conservation Hub

Makes sure you stop by the Conservation Hub where our conservation team will be on hand to teach you all about the local wildlife.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 01296 820 414

Upcoming events

Putting the House to Bed Tour 

Step inside the house while it is closed for winter and see behind the scenes on this guided tour.

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on
7 Feb to 1 Mar 2026
at 11:00 to 12:00+ 15 other dates or times

Eythrope Parkland Spring Tours 

Enjoy a tour of the private parkland at Eythrope this Spring.

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

Winter Walking Tours 

Join us for a free, volunteer-led guided walk to see seasonal highlights.

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on
18 Feb to 22 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 9 other dates or times

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.

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on
20 Feb to 26 Jun 2026
at 11:00 to 13:00+ 18 other dates or times