Winter Light at Waddesdon

Waddesdon Manor's Christmas Fair 2018 — Stock up on goodies for Christmas at the Christmas Fair

Trees decorated with fairy lights at Waddesdon Manor's Christmas Carnival — Trees sparkle at Waddesdon Manor's Christmas Carnival, Buckinghamshire

Winter light at Christmas at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire — Be dazzled by the Winter Light in the gardens

Illuminated Christmas trees at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire — The grounds are illuminated with Christmas trees and festive lights

Follow Waddesdon's Winter Light trail around the Pleasure Grounds, catch a light projection show, and see beautifully festive Christmas trees. Sat 16 Nov - Sun 5 Jan, Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm.

Important update: Christmas at Waddesdon

All Grounds & House tickets are SOLD OUT for Sat 14 & Sun 15 Dec 2019. Please only make the journey if you have pre-booked tickets.

-car park opens at 11am, please allow extra time for arrival as it's taking longer than usual to
park.
-due to the recent rain some parking areas are too muddy to use, so over Christmas
weekends we are having to limit the number of cars. We are constantly reviewing this.
-for remaining Christmas weekends, ALL visitors will need to book their Grounds tickets in
advance. This includes National Trust members - who can book for free online.
-whenever you come this Christmas, please wear suitable sturdy and waterproof footwear as
there are some unavoidably muddy areas.

House Displays

Displays in the House this year explore Waddesdon’s connection to the world of music with a festive twist, from traditional Christmas carols to Christmas No.1s. The gardens once again will be dressed for Christmas, accented with Christmas trees and festive lighting.

There will be a huge array of displays and activities to get you into the festive spirit throughout the day and from dusk our Winter Light programme will be particularly dazzling.

Outdoor Christmas light at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire — See the Manor awash with light and colour

Manor Illuminations

From dusk-6pm, Wed-Sun, 16 Nov - 5 Jan 2020

Watch as the Manor's facade is brought to life as coloured light splays across the architecture highlighting Waddesdon's distinctive decorative features. This year enjoy two unique shows set to festive music.

Aviary tunnel of light at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire — Wander through our playful light trail around the Aviary gardens this Christmas

Winter Light trail

From dusk-6pm, Wed-Sun, 16 Nov - 5 Jan 2020

The whole family will enjoy following our illuminated light trail around the Pleasure Grounds. See the trees and bushes lit up with a rainbow of colours. Walk through a brightly sparkling archway and see glitter balls and wine bottles hanging from branches.

Christmas at Waddesdon, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire — Step inside the Coach House gallery this Christmas

Light in motion

11am-6pm, Wed-Sun, 16 Nov - 5 Jan 2020

Arrive at the Stables and walk through the Coach House where you’ll see an amazing light installation. As you wander through, dozens of orbs of light will rise and fall from the floor to the ceiling, set to a soundscape. The illuminated kinetic orbs will change in time to the audio setting.

Illuminated Woodland Trail

From dusk-6pm, Wed-Sun, 16 Nov - 5 Jan 2020

Follow an illuminated trail down our woodland walk, featuring lightbox artwork inspired by Christmas carols created by local schools and a specially commissioned artwork by light artist Anna Whetstone.

Contemporary sculpture 'Lafite' by artist Joana Vasconcelos at Waddesdon Manor — Lafite, a contemporary sculpture by artist Joana Vasconcelos

Lafite by Joana Vasconcelos

From dusk-6pm, Wed-Sun, 16 Nov - 5 Jan 2020

See this pair of giant candlesticks made of Chateau Lafite Rothschild wine bottles illuminated.

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Christmas fair at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Christmas Fair

Soak up the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas with over 80 hand-selected exhibitors all in charming wooden chalets. Find a great selection of unusual Christmas gifts and festive foods. Normal garden admission applies. Sat 16 Nov - Sun 22 Dec, Wed-Sun, 11am-6pm.