What's on at Waddesdon Manor
Colourscape
During May half-term an extraordinary experience of colour and light lands again on the Waddesdon lawns. A brand new Colourscape with long sensational views will be installed on the Aviary lawn.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:30-16:30
Brought to Life: Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered
Brought to Life: Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered is the first major exhibition of the artist's work in nearly thirty years, and aims to return this remarkable British painter to the spotlight where he belongs.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 110 other dates
11:00-17:00
Wine Cellars Talk
Discover the history of Rothschild wine
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 118 other dates
11:30-12:00
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Madame de Pompadour in the Frame
This exhibition will shine a spotlight on how technology is being used to enhance our understanding of art history, enabling masterpieces which have been victims of circumstance or history to be seen as they were once intended.
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 111 other dates
12:00-16:00
Discovery Talk
Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor
Sat 25 May 2019
+ 118 other dates
12:30-12:50
Eythrope Walled Garden Tour
Enjoy a visit to the private Rothschild walled garden at Eythrope that will intrigue, inform and inspire.
Wed 29 May 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:15-13:30
Meet the Aviary Keeper
Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.
Wed 29 May 2019
+ 68 other dates
14:00-14:30
Betjeman Poetry Camp Showcase
Winners of an international writing competition, the Betjeman young poets come from all over the UK and Ireland.
Fri 31 May 2019
11:30-12:30
Water Garden Walk at the Dairy
Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.
Wed 05 Jun 2019
+ 9 other dates
11:00-12:00
Introductory Walk
An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor
Wed 05 Jun 2019
+ 110 other dates
11:30-12:30
Exhibition tour: Brought to Life, Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered
Join Exhibition Curator Adrian Eeles for a tour of the exhibition Brought to Life: Eliot Hodgkin Rediscovered
Thu 06 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
12:30-13:15
Spotlight on The Pink Boy
Join Senior Curator Dr Juliet Carey to explore Gainsborough's shimmering portrait of Francis Nicholls, one of Waddesdon's most famous paintings.
Thu 06 Jun 2019
12:45-13:30
Early Doors House Guided Tour
Join one of expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon's history and collection.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-12:00
Early Doors House Guided Tour
Join one of our expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon's history and collection.
Fri 07 Jun 2019
11:00-12:00
Wildlife in the Garden: Butterflies & Brunch
Join this expert guided walk exploring butterflies, day flying moths and other winged insects that use Waddesdon's garden as their habitat.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
10:00-13:00
Artisan Food Market
Start your weekend with delicious, locally-grown food and produce.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:00-14:00
An Evening of Friends, Food & Wine
Grab your friends and join us for this lively tasting of six wines from around the world with dinner.
Sat 08 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
19:30-23:00
Gin Tasting with Foxdenton Estate
An informal tasting with Foxdenton a family run business that specialises in the production of English Gin & Gin Liqueurs.
Sun 09 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-13:30
+ other times
Behind the Scenes Tour
Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.
Fri 14 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
10:15-12:15
Behind the Scenes Tour
Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.
Fri 14 Jun 2019
10:15-12:15
BMW i Create with Nature
Enjoy two great family workshops over the weekend with BMWi Create with Nature.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-16:30
Planting in Containers Garden Walk
Free guided walk for garden enthusiasts to accompany a member of Waddesdon's gardens team on an hour and a half walk.
Sat 15 Jun 2019
14:00-15:30
Father's Day Gentleman's Teas at the Manor
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea or try our special gentleman's afternoon tea created especially for Father's Day, including Waddesdon English Sparkling Wine or Waddesdon Ale.
Sun 16 Jun 2019
10:30-15:00
Gin and Whisky Tasting with Cotswold Distillery
Join us in the Wine Cellars for a celebration of the diverse portfolio of Cotswold Distillery.
Sun 16 Jun 2019
12:00-13:30
+ other times
Contemporary art & architecture tour
Join us for a tour of Flint House and Windmill Hill Archive.
Fri 21 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
11:00-14:30
The Great Big Tree Climb
Climb trees and reach new heights in the grounds with The Great Big Tree Climbing Co. Use ropes and harnesses to explore the tree canopies at Waddesdon.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:00-11:00
+ other times
The Rothschilds and Waddesdon: A Jewish Heritage Tour
Join us for an introductory tour to explore the Jewish heritage of the Rothschilds and their legacy at Waddesdon through its art collections, family history and archives.
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-12:00
Rothschildshire: Building like a Rothschild talk
Buckinghamshire in the late 19th century was littered with Rothschild houses, building a family network of art, architecture and political influence. Explore an introduction to the art of country house building like a Rothschild.
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 4 other dates
13:15-16:00
Exhibition tour: Tales from the Archive
Join Catherine Taylor, Waddesdon's Head Archivist, to learn more about the archive we hold and some of the people that they tell us about.
Wed 03 Jul 2019
15:15-16:00
Spotlight on Porcelain
Porcelain held a mystical appeal in the 18th century, with a Europe-wide race to try and produce the 'white gold' invented and perfected in China.
Thu 04 Jul 2019
15:15-16:00
Summer Fest
2019 sees the introduction of Summer Fest on 6 & 7 July celebrating street theatre and good food. Please note that there is an additional event charge for all visitors including National Trust members.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Summer Fest Wine Tasting
An informal tasting showing eight wines from Rothschild estates across the world, alongside a couple of rare and unusual handpicked guest wines.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-12:20
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Summer Fest Afternoon Teas
Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with specially created savouries and delectable patisserie topped off with a glass of our exclusive Waddesdon Sparkling wine.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-15:00
Behind the Scenes Tour
Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.
Fri 12 Jul 2019
10:15-12:15
National Youth Choir of Great Britain Fellowship Octet
Join us for an evening of sublime a cappella choral music performed by the outstanding National Youth Choir Fellowship Octet.
Sat 13 Jul 2019
19:30-22:00
Gardening in Summer Walk
Accompany a member of Waddesdon's gardens team for this free guided walk around the grounds.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
14:00-15:30
The Lord Chamberlain's Men - A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Lord Chamberlain's Men, the UK's premier all male theatre company, invite you to join them this summer to celebrate their 15th year with Shakespeare's enchanting comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
19:30-21:30
Tour de France Dinner
Take a gastronomic tour of the most celebrated regions of France.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
19:30-23:30
Tour de France Wine Tasting
Join us for an informal tasting tour of wines from the most celebrated regions of France.
Sun 28 Jul 2019
12:00-14:00
+ other times
Photography Summer School
Children can learn all about photography on this 3 day course.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
10:00-16:00
Spotlight on Royal Books
French royal libraries were filled with the most lavish and luxurious books.
Thu 01 Aug 2019
15:15-16:00
Early Doors House Guided Tour
Join on of our expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon's history and collection.
Fri 02 Aug 2019
11:00-12:00
Jazz on the Parterre
Join us for a brand new event, and enjoy a summer's evening in our beautiful gardens.
Fri 02 Aug 2019
18:30-20:30
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Behind the Scenes Tour
Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.
Fri 09 Aug 2019
10:15-12:15
The Art & Craft of Gardening with Tropical Foliage Plants
Waddesdon was once famous for its flamboyant and bold Victoria glasshouse called Top Glass, where visitors could rub shoulders with tropical plants from all over the world.
Sun 11 Aug 2019
14:00-17:00
Behind the Scenes in Waddesdon's Garden
Join a member of the Waddesdon Gardens team on this free guided walk around the grounds.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
14:00-15:30
Wildlife in the Garden: Bat Walk
With so many old trees, open space and an impressive Mansion House built on the hillside at Waddesdon, it is no wonder that so many species of native bats use Waddesdon as their home.
Sat 17 Aug 2019
18:00-21:00
Wind in the Willows with Quantum Theatre
Boating with Ratty, a feast with Badger and high jinx on the open road with that reckless ruffian, Mr. Toad. What more could such firm friends wish for?
Fri 23 Aug 2019
19:00-22:30
Chilli Fest
The ultimate chilli experience for novices to chilli fanatics.
Sat 31 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-17:00
Spotlight on Clocks
Join us at the Treasury to explore two masterpieces of early European clock-making.
Thu 05 Sep 2019
15:15-16:00
Behind the Scenes Tour
Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.
Fri 13 Sep 2019
10:15-12:15
Open Air Cinema with Luna Cinema
The Luna Cinema returns to Waddesdon Manor this year with three great films on big screen set against the backdrop of the House on the North Lawns.
Fri 13 Sep 2019
+ 2 other dates
18:30-23:00
Gardening with Tropical Plants Walk
Free guided walk for garden enthusiasts to accompany a member of Waddesdon's gardens team on an hour and a half walk, learning about gardening with tropical plants.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
14:00-15:30
Spotlight on Conservation and Housekeeping
How do they do that? Come and learn the tricks of the trade with the Stewards and Conservation Cleaning team and see how we look after the Collection.
Thu 03 Oct 2019
15:15-16:00
Illuminated Manuscripts Masterclass
Women feature large in Waddesdon's collection of 26 illuminated medieval manuscripts, in a variety of guises: as patrons of books of hours and a psalter, as authors, for example Christine de Pisan, or as subjects.
Wed 09 Oct 2019
10:30-12:30
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Behind the Scenes Tour
Learn about life at Waddesdon, how it was used in the 19th century and how it was run.
Fri 11 Oct 2019
10:15-12:15
Preparing the Garden for Winter Walk
Free guided walk for garden enthusiasts to accompany a member of Waddesdon's gardens team on an hour and a half walk, learning tips from experts on preparing the garden for winter.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
14:00-15:30
Autumn Trees Walk with Mike Buffin and Afternoon Tea
Take a look at Waddesdon's tremendous trees in their autumn colours on this walk guided by our Head Gardener, Mike Buffin. The walk will be followed by afternoon tea in the historic Manor Restaurant.
Sun 20 Oct 2019
12:00-16:00
A Taste of Autumn at Waddesdon
Join us for an evening showcasing the connection between field and plate perfectly whilst championing our local food heroes.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
19:30-23:55
An Evening of Cheese and Fine Wine in the Cellars at Waddesdon
Join us in the cellars for an informal tasting of six of the slightly more unusual wines our cellars hold.
Sat 02 Nov 2019
19:30-23:00