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Chilli Fest

Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli festival taking place in the beautiful surroundings of the Aviary and Pleasure gardens.

  • Booking advisable
  • Admission applies

With a large selection of handpicked traders that are passionate about chilli, Chilli Fest this year promises to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the countries best loved independent traders.

Head to our Taste Tent to sample and judge a selection of sauces, oils and pickles. Vote for your favourite mild, medium or hot sauce.

Enjoy a party atmosphere with live music and dancing. There are also plenty of family-friendly activities taking place over the three days.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult National Trust£6.00
Adult £19.50
Child National Trust£4.00
Child £10.50
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children

Upcoming events

Event

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!

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on
6 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
6 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 65 other dates or times
Event

Significant Signatures: Autograph Letters from the Waddesdon Archive 

Discover this fascinating new display in the Family Room.

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on
6 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 64 other dates or times
Event

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.

Event summary

on
6 Aug to 25 Oct 2025
at
11:15 to 12:00
+ 5 other dates or times