What's on

Midsummer Mowed Maze

Navigate your way around a maze that has been mowed into the grass.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 29 other dates

10:00-17:00

Water Garden Walk at the Dairy

Discover the beauty of the Water Garden.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 6 other dates

11:00-12:00

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.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 66 other dates

11:00-17:00

Wine Cellars Talk

Discover the history of Rothschild wine

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 75 other dates

11:30-12:00

+ other times

Introductory Walk

An introduction to the history of Waddesdon Manor

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 75 other dates

11:30-12:30

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.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 69 other dates

12:00-16:00

Discovery Talk

Discover the history of Waddesdon Manor

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 75 other dates

12:30-12:50

Meet the Aviary Keeper

Meet our collection of rare and endangered birds.

Wed 24 Jul 2019

+ 44 other dates

14:00-14:30

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

15:00-16:45

Sunday Barbeque at The Five Arrows

Come rain or shine everyone loves a summer BBQ, so join us in the Five Arrows garden every Sunday for all your favourites.

Sun 28 Jul 2019

+ 5 other dates

15:00-19:00

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 one of expert guides for a tour on Waddesdon's history and collection.

Fri 02 Aug 2019

+ 2 other dates

11:00-12:00

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

+ 2 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 09 Aug 2019

10:15-12:15

Artisan Food Market

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

Sat 10 Aug 2019

+ 2 other dates

10:00-14:00

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

Eythrope Walled Garden Tour

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

Wed 14 Aug 2019

+ 4 other dates

10:15-13:30

+ other times

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 15 Aug 2019

+ 2 other dates

15:15-16:00

Contemporary art & architecture tour

Join us for a tour of Flint House and Windmill Hill Archive.

Fri 16 Aug 2019

+ 2 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 17 Aug 2019

+ 1 other date

10:00-11:00

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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

A Rothschild Treasury

This new permanent gallery houses more than 300 objects made from rare and precious materials, many on display for the first time.

Sat 07 Sep 2019

+ 36 other dates

12:00-16:00

Exhibition tour: A Rothschild Treasury

The new Treasury is a reflection of Rothschild collecting and the tradition of treasure rooms which inspired Baron Ferdinand's collecting.

Thu 12 Sep 2019

+ 1 other date

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

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

Sat 14 Sep 2019

12:30-13:15

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 19 Sep 2019

11:00-12:00

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

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 05 Oct 2019

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 06 Oct 2019

12:00-13:30

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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 06 Oct 2019

12:00-13:30

+ other times

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

+ 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 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