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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!

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Each week we introduce a new exciting activity to get stuck into. Try your hand at classic garden games available to borrow throughout the Summer holidays.

From Friday 25 until Sunday 27 July, have a go at archery, axe throwing or the climbing wall and from Friday 1 until Sunday 3 August, learn some new skills at a hands-on circus workshop.

Over the weekend of Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August, enjoy interactive children's theatre shows. Create your own paintings with Urban Canvas from Friday 15 until Sunday 17 August.

The penultimate weekend of the holidays brings Mini Golf and Croquet for the whole family to enjoy.

Sponsored by Starling Bank.

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

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Suitable for children

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Weather appropriate clothing and footwear

Upcoming events

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Earth Photo 2025 

This powerful exhibition showcases shortlisted works that explore themes such as nature, people, places, forests, land and seascapes, as well as the diverse effects of, and responses to, climate change.

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on
6 Jul to 20 Jul 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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Significant Signatures: Autograph Letters from the Waddesdon Archive 

Discover this fascinating new display in the Family Room.

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on
6 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 85 other dates or times
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Grounds Highlights Guided Walk 

A free guided walk around the gardens.

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on
6 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 165 other dates or times
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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.

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on
10 Jul to 25 Oct 2025
at
11:15 to 12:00
+ 8 other dates or times