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.

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Summer Fest at Waddesdon 

During the weekend of 6 & 7 July you enjoy a huge range of street theatre, performances and live music in the gardens. Enjoy a picnic or try delicious hot food from handpicked stalls. An additional charge applies for all visitors, including National Trust members, to this special event.

" 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
Small child splashing in puddles, Waddesdon Manor, Bucks

50 things to do before you're 11¾ at Waddesdon 

Have outdoor adventures and at the same time discover nature in different ways with 50 things to do before you're 11¾ in the grounds at Waddesdon. Splash in puddles, fly a kite, build a den or search for wild animal clues along Miss Alice's Drive.

Grab something tasty to eat

A boy enjoys ice cream

The Treaterie 

The perfect place for a treat. A child friendly space in the Stables where you can enjoy artisan ice creams from local supplier Oliphant & Pomeroy or create your own sundaes with a choice of toppings. A range of hot food with sandwiches, baguettes and homemade cakes also available. Open 10am-5pm, 27 Mar-3 Nov, 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 Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

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