What's on

Christmas at Waddesdon

Displays in the House this year explore Waddesdon’s connection to the world of music with a festive twist. Outside, witness the gardens illuminated with sparkling lights and colour.

Wed 20 Nov 2019

+ 34 other dates

11:00-18:00

Winter Light Trail

The whole family will enjoy following our illuminated light trail around Waddesdon's grounds this Christmas.

Wed 20 Nov 2019

+ 32 other dates

11:00-18:00

Christmas Fair

Our spectacular fair at the front of the house is a Christmas shopping experience not to be missed.

Wed 20 Nov 2019

+ 24 other dates

11:00-18:00

Wine Cellars Talk

Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Wed 20 Nov 2019

+ 32 other dates

11:30-12:00

+ other times

Children's Christmas House Trail

Pick up a free Christmas house trail for children at the main door.

Wed 20 Nov 2019

+ 34 other dates

11:30-18:00

Christmas afternoon tea

Treat yourself to a sumptuous Christmas afternoon tea, with a selection of savoury treats and sweet fancies and a glass of prosecco. Served in the historic Manor Restaurant.

Wed 20 Nov 2019

+ 34 other dates

14:30-17:00

Lantern Making

Make your very own lantern to hang on your Christmas tree.

Sat 23 Nov 2019

+ 9 other dates

11:00-18:00

Letter Writing to Father Christmas

Father Christmas is waiting to receive your Christmas list.

Sat 23 Nov 2019

+ 9 other dates

11:00-18:00

National Lottery: Thanks to You

Free grounds entry to anyone with a National Lottery ticket or scratch card on 27-29 November. It's our way of saying thank you to players for their generous support which we receive via grants from the National Lottery.

Wed 27 Nov 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-18:00

Waddesdon Staff and Volunteers' Choir Performance

Waddesdon's Staff and Volunteers' Choir perform old and new Christmas songs.

Sun 08 Dec 2019

13:30-14:00

+ other times

New Year's Day Guided Walk

Start the New Year with a walk around Waddesdon's grounds guided by our Gardens Manager, Mike Buffin. Afterwards enjoy afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant.

Wed 01 Jan 2020

12:30-16:30

Eythrope's Spectacular Snowdrops

For the first time ever, see the private parkland at Eythrope with a blanket of snowdrops.

Wed 05 Feb 2020

+ 3 other dates

10:15-12:15

Artisan Food Market

Start your weekend with delicious, locally-grown food and produce.

Sat 08 Feb 2020

+ 8 other dates

10:00-14:00

Mindfulness in nature walks

Have you every taken a moment to listen to the leaves rustling in a gentle breeze? To look closely at the texture of bark on a tree?

Wed 12 Feb 2020

+ 1 other date

10:30-12:00

Family Cookery School

Have fun with the kids this half-term at our Family Cookery School. Create a delicious lunch, plus a wonderful selection of sweet and savoury treats to take home.

Sat 15 Feb 2020

+ 8 other dates

11:30-15:30

Waddesdon Pudding Club

Brush away those winter blues and joins us for this exquisite tasting menu of four dessert courses and one cheese course created by our talented Head of Pastry, Craig Clark, and his team.

Sat 14 Mar 2020

12:00-14:00

Eythrope Walled Garden Tour

Enjoy a visit to the private Rothschild walled garden at Eythrope that will intrigue, inform and inspire.

Wed 03 Jun 2020

+ 17 other dates

10:15-14:00

+ other times

Waddesdon Uncorked

Save the date for our inaugural wine festival Waddesdon Uncorked, a celebration of boutique vineyards, spirit makers and artisan food producers from Bucks, Britain and beyond.

Sat 20 Jun 2020

+ 1 other date

10:00-17:00