Families at Waddesdon Manor

We've lots of activities and fun events for families to enjoy when visiting. From school holiday crafting to our magical woodland playground at the Stables. Don't forget the great open spaces to run around in too.

A theatre production in front of Waddesdon Manor

Summer holiday fun 

Summer holidays mean fun and playtime, so come and join us for some great outdoor events from Big Camp to our outdoor adventure trail as well as great activities for you to try throughout the holidays.

" Excellent family day out. If you have kids there is a MASSIVE adventure park, gardens, and aviary. For adults the beautiful house has lots of history to offer. Plenty of food and drink, including lovely afternoon teas and an ice cream parlour... They do events throughout the year including a Christmas Market and light displays. We love coming throughout the year to experience everything they have to offer. "
- Facebook review
The Woodland Playground at Waddesdon
Waddesdon Manor   Buckinghamshire

Our magical woodland playground

If you like running, jumping, swinging, climbing and playing all day long, you're going to love our woodland playground. Suitable for tiny tots to young teens. Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm, you'll find it just past the summer house on your way to the Stables.

Discover all the fun you can have in our woodland playground
Boy wearing a '50 Things' baseball cap at Studland Beach, Dorset/ National Trust

50 things to do before you're 11¾ at Waddesdon 

Have outdoor adventures and at the same time tick off some of you're 50 things to do before you're 11¾ in the grounds at Waddesdon.

Mimi the Mynah, Waddesdon Manor's mascot

Join Mimi's club 

Mimi the Mynah's passport scheme is bigger and better this year. Register for the club in January each year and receive a limited edition lanyard on which you can collect a badge at every challenge you complete at our different Mimi events.

Grab something tasty to eat

The Treaterie at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

The Treaterie

Indulge in waffles and crepes freshly made in front of you, or choose from delicious cakes, pastries, macarons, fudges, sweets and artisan ice cream. Open 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun and bank/school holidays.

A plate of delicious fairy cakes from one of the restaurants at Waddesdon Manor, Bucks

The Stables Café for families 

Perfect for little ones and mums and dads, just next to our woodland playground. Serving hot drinks, snacks, lunches and afternoon tea, so you can refuel ready to carry on playing. Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.

Useful info for grown-ups
  • Baby-changing and feeding facilities at both the Manor and Stables
  • Front-carrying slings and hip-carrying infant seats are available for loan when visiting the house
  • Children's menus are available in both our restaurants
  • Plenty of open spaces for running about
  • Under 5's can bring their scooters and small bikes into the grounds. We suggest the pathways near the aviary and rose garden are the best places to use