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Eat, shop & stay

...inside seating. Warm yourself with a selection of seasonal hot pots, festive cakes, mulled wine and hot drinks. The Treaterie menu Currently closed. Re-opens on Wed 21 March, 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun...

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Christmas for Groups

Online shop If you can't visit us in person browse our online shop instead. We've a great selection of unique gift ideas, books, stationery and food items. Together with our...

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Garden walks & maps

...navigation >Follow this trail as you wander through the grounds and experience Waddesdon through your senses. Each stop on the trail engages a different sense enhancing your surroundings through touch,...

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Online learning

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Accessibility

...the house, please be prepared to stand while waiting there are ramps that enable entry via the main entrance of the House, visitors need to be self-sufficient entering and exiting...

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Rainy day activities

...see and do Disgusting creatures Over three weekends in March, inspired by our Hygge event, there'll be three children’s performances for you to enjoy in the Powerhouse. From the Aylesbury...

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For families

...water. However, there are areas around the House which are less sensitive where you can feed your baby. Please ask a member of the house team for assistance. We also...

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Bringing your dog

...map to see our dog friendly areas please note that the walk from the car park to the house is approximately 20-25 minutes in each direction, with an uphill section...

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Aviary

...their enclosures to be fed with treats by him. His sister, Alice, continued this tradition. Their interest in birds can also be seen in the house on the exceptional Sèvres...

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Joana Vasconcelos: Wedding Cake

...step inside this astonishing work of art and enjoy a unique, richly sensory experience. Part sculpture, part architectural garden folly, the extraordinary structure is a celebration of love, festivity and...

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National Trust members

...20 March 2019. Please note: all House tickets must be booked in advance for the decorated rooms, no House tickets will be for sale on the day. National Trust and...

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Art in the garden

...of the ‘misshapen cone’ to create the majestic entry to the house. In creating his ‘instant garden’, Baron Ferdinand planted four avenues of mature oak trees. Disease and age have...

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Our shops

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Wine at Waddesdon

...the family name has been synonymous with some of the greatest wines in the world. Today you'll find a carefully curated offer of Rothschild wines online with tasting notes and...

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Tremendous Trees

This trail introduces you to some of our remarkable trees, and through them, to the members of the Rothschild family who created and continue to care for...

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Projects and partnerships

...Team E: learning@waddesdon.org.uk Follow us @WaddesdonManorLearningWe are now offering a programme of live streamed online sessions bringing Waddesdon to your classroom wherever you may be. Discover our online learning sessions>...

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Planning your visit

...timed entry to the House and Gardens. We recommend that all visitors pre-book, including National Trust Members, to avoid disappointment. Waddesdon is not a participating property in any current National...

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Highlights of the House

...hospitality and had many dinner services, like this French one. Over 400 pieces of porcelain to serve 24 people. Even though it was a royal gift from King Louis XV...

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Learning

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Explore the gardens

...in 2000 for ‘the extraordinary re-creation with modern techniques of a major Victorian garden.’All the reception rooms and principal bedrooms had views of the Parterre, the highlight of the formal...

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Daily wine tasting

...and notes of toast, liquorice and complex aromas - £55 The Manor Shop is open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm. A large selection of wines are also available to purchase online. Online shop>...

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Sunday Lunch

...course Roast sirloin of beef with 10hr braised shin or chicken and tarragon en croute (gf available) served with duck fat potatoes, cauliflower cheese, braised cabbage and vanilla carrots, greens,...

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Learning resources

Share your creations with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WaddesdonOnline Follow us @WaddesdonManorLearning Try our Myths and Legends digital trail>...

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Spooky Afternoon Tea

...Goats cheese, fig & caramelised red onion on bruschetta Pumpkin & blue cheese tartlet Egg mayonnaise sandwich Pork & chicken terrine with homemade chutney Home smoked sea trout & horseradish...

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Manor Restaurant

Seasonal set lunch menu/afternoon tea menus can be booked and paid for online before your visit. We recommend booking to avoid disappointment. Online calendar for tickets/restaurant bookingServed from 10am to...

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Visitor FAQs

...the latest entry time for the House? Last entry to the house is 3.10pm. However we recommend entry to the house by 2.30pm to ensure that you have enough time...

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For teachers

...educators National Trust Volunteer card, which entitles you to free entry to all NT properties, as well as a discount in NT shops and cafes A chance to shape the...

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Groups & travel trade

...made of wine bottles. Tours available Summer 2024, normal grounds admission applies. To enquire about booking or if you have any queries, please contact: Email: groups@waddesdon.org.uk Phone: 01296 653285  ...

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Stables

...The Stables Café is informal and ideal for families. There is also an outdoor kiosk in the courtyard for hot drinks, snacks, ice creams and children’s lunch boxes. Outdoor seating...

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Bird gallery

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Gardens-old

...hill in 1874, is now an exceptional example of Victorian horticulture including formal gardens, trees and walks. Watch this short video to see highlights throughout the changing of the seasons....

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Flint House

Please note that guided tours of Flint House are not currently available. Please check this page for updates regarding their availability.In the form of an elongated, stepped wedge, Flint House...

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stART Talking

...people talking about the arts and build confidence, oracy skills and critical thinking. stART Talking schools will be invited to take part in all of the following, either online or...

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Planning your visit

Opening hours Grounds Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm) House Wed-Sun, 11am-4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm) House & Grounds also open on Mon 26 Aug. Book tickets >On foot The hard-surface walking...

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Youth groups

Waddesdon is available all year round for self-led visits, where you can explore our grounds, including our Aviary and Woodland Playground. Entry is free with Education Group Membership. More information...

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Education Group Membership

...tickets for family and friends, details below Along with all these benefits, membership also entitles your whole school to take part in Waddesdon's special projects, including: Cost The price depends...

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Visitors with visual impairments

...the House have low levels of lighting large bags – when visiting the House, any large bags must be kept with visitors at all times seated areas – there are...

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For primary schools

Who lives in a house like this? Pupils will have a tour of the house, focusing on the hierarchy of Victorian Waddesdon - who did what and how did they...

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For secondary schools

...visitors use our facilities, what promotional materials and techniques we use, and how we employ the local community. Pupils will also be able to tour the grounds independently, finding out...

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Visitors with mobility impairments

...to enter the house, please be prepared to stand there are ramps which enable entry via the main entrance of the House, visitors need to be self-sufficient entering and exiting...

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Poupon's children's afternoon tea

...ham pizza Choose from: Joosed junior, blackcurrant and apple, orange and apple or a glass of milk Children's afternoon tea menuBook now Child £15.50 Normal grounds admission applies. Book online...

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Reflect & Roam

Follow this trail as you wander through the grounds and experience Waddesdon through your senses. Each stop on the trail engages a different sense enhancing your surroundings through touch, sight,...

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Accessibility for families

...the Manor and the Stables prams & pushchairs are not allowed in the house, however there are front-carrying baby slings and hip-carrying infant seats are available at the House entrance...

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Visitors with hearing impairments

...so you can enjoy our informative films large bags – when visiting the House, any large bags must be kept with visitors at all times seated areas – there are...

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Gustave Moreau: The Fables online exhibition

...disappeared during World War II. See a selection of these extraordinary watercolours and find out more about them in our accompanying online exhibition. Fables The fable form has been described...

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THE COLLECTION

...with our virtual tours. Some rooms aren't always open to the public, or due to their fragility can only be viewed from the doorway, now's your chance to see them...

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Explore Waddesdon online

Discover more about the sculpture in the gardens or objects in the collections with our online trails, which can be enjoyed onsite or at home....

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Travel online to an art lover's paradise

Watch an introduction to our art collections With more than 15,000 works of art and objects, the collection ranges widely in date, materials and techniques, and places of production. Explore...

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Home

    Musical elephant The elephant automaton was one of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's most admired treasures. It was mentioned in a local newspaper report of 1889 describing the visit...

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Discover Waddesdon's wine story online

...houses and heritage sites, including ours. If you’re able to help us, please do buy something from our online shop. All profits go towards the upkeep of Waddesdon for future...

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Current vacancies

Internships IT Internship still available. Please send in applications by 5pm, Fri 27 Dec 2019. All other posts are now filled. See our internship profiles>If you are interested in any...

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Fun for families online

...and educational. From origami to fancy dress designs, we have plenty to keep children of all ages occupied during the school day. Take a look at all of our learning...

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Shop

Welcome to our online shop where you can browse our renowned range of fine wines, homeware, gifts and beautiful books celebrating Waddesdon.

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Explore Waddesdon's gardens online

...by updating your screensaver with an image of a natural scene. Feel free to save one of these images from our gallery or see our Instagram for more inspirational shots>We...

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Tableaux de la révolution

...in-depth commentaries explaining their political, social and historical contexts. The project also included an exhibition: A Subversive Art: Prints of the French Revolution, Waddesdon Manor, 2011 season, co-curated with Dr...

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Theatres of Life

...of over 40,000 engravings, in the acquisition of which he had aspired to encyclopaedic completeness, also went to the Louvre. These included many eighteenth-century French works, most notably those after...

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Myths & Legends digital trail

...who it was made for? Use the online collection to find the answer > Read more about the myth>5. The musical elephant in the East Gallery is mechanical and was...

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Everything you need to know for Winter Light

If you have ticket related queries, for example you have not received your email confirmation and PDF tickets, please use See Tickets customer service portal to request a reissue, Waddesdon...

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History of the Manor Kitchen online exhibition

...coal cellar, knife room and cellars for beer and wine. When the house was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1957 many service areas were adapted as workspaces, and the...

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Everything you need to know for Christmas

...in our FAQ's, please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk. At busy times it may take up to three days to receive a response. To find out more about Christmas at Waddesdon see waddesdon.org.uk/christmas/...

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About the shop

Online Shop Our Waddesdon Online Shop offers you the opportunity to browse and buy wines, gifts, books and homeware any time of the day. We offer the most comprehensive selection...

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Delivery & returns

...order number and the reason for the return Ensure that any items to be sent back are returned securely. Waddesdon Online Shop cannot be held liable for returned items which...

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Summer Holidays

Woodland Playground Our playground winds through the trees, making the most of the natural environment. Little ones can play safely at the bottom of the hill, on seesaws, swings and...

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Tales of Waddesdon

...pick up a piece of paper and pencil to start writing. If you're unable to visit at the moment, then email us your story to alice@waddesdon.org.uk We’ll select our favourites...

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Rothschild Foundation Privacy Policy

...purchase our tickets, register for free Waddesdon Wi-Fi, apply for your Annual Pass, provide feedback or when you send us an email. We will only collect children’s data which is...

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Summer Fest Trader Pack

...then select a winner, which will be announced via email that evening. 1st Prize - Certificate, a bottle of wine, social media highlight. Make use of multi-level displays, props, texture,...

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Contact the shop

...Local Produce queries, please contact: Email: onlineshop@waddesdon.org.uk Waddesdon Online Shop Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon HP18 0JH   For any Wine queries or to discuss a bespoke wine order, please contact: Email:ollie.waddon@waddesdon.org.uk...

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Shop terms & conditions

...have a right to cancel such orders, please see the paragraph headed 'return of goods / cancellation' below for details. You can order Online here at Waddesdon's Online Shop at:...

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Christmas shopping

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Step into Waddesdon's Twitter Tours

One way to ensure online engagement with our historic interiors and their quirky, unique stories is via one of the most used social media platforms – Twitter. By hosting a...

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Research & publications

...even his sound barrel. Find out more Since 2004 Waddesdon has profited from research collaborations with the University of Warwick and Queen Mary, University of London. These special projects, supported...

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Waddesdon local residents

...House gallery exhibitions when they are open Wed-Sun, Jan-Mar 10am-4pm Wed-Sun, Mar-Oct 10am-5pm Wed-Sun, Christmas season (times vary and special event charge applies) Have your ticket and proof of address...

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Audio Sculpture Trail Instructions

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Welcome to Winter Light

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Batterie de cuisine (pots and pans)

...coppers needed two people to carry them, even when they were empty…’ and thought the staff ‘…possessed of immense physical strength’. Back to History of the Manor Kitchen online exhibition>...

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‘Winter Woodland’ Schools Christmas Photography Competition

...decision is final. No correspondence can be entered into. Entries must be the original work of the entrant and must not infringe the rights of any other party. The entrants...

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Accepted memberships

UK membership accepted Membership discount applies to the cardholder only. All visits must be pre-booked online. Select Concessions for membership ticket types. House & Grounds admission Any National Trust or...

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Social media house rules

These house rules aim to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves while online We ask everyone to be nice and polite to one another on our social channels - and respect...

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Accessibility & cookies

...when a user visits this website: Cookie Name: Set By: Purpose: SHOP_SESSION_TOKEN SHOP_TOKEN SHOP_ORDER_TOKEN prokit These cookies are used to keep track of the current user's session - for example...

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Waddesdon Archive

...James after the Second World War. They contain correspondence, financial records, censuses, photographs and publications relating to the management of the settlements, land ownership, individual settlers, and the politics of...

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Saint-Aubin

...work contains useful biographical details on the Saint-Aubin family. The images from these two volumes, along with those from the Livre de caricatures, provide an exceptional range of drawings by...

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On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me...

...figure been depicted in such an odd fashion? This page is taken from an album containing hundreds of drawings by members of the Saint- Aubin family. The illustrations reflect all...

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Waddesdon Wine Ltd

...French expertise while maintaining local winegrowing practices, they created joint-ventures with families that possessed the same entrepreneurial spirit and love of wine first in South Africa, then in Argentina and...

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Work with us

...our many different departments. See our work experience profile Internships Those looking to explore a career in the cultural heritage sector may be interested in our next Internship programme which...

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Wine Cellars

...Cellars as part of your grounds ticket admission to Waddesdon Manor. We also run daily talks when the house is open.Entry is included in your grounds ticket. Join our daily...

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Picturing the Past

...original. Although much of the house was converted to electricity in the 1890s, service areas continued to be lit by gas. Also surviving are the high level metal cupboards painted...

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Smartify at Waddesdon

...for iOS Download for Android 2. The app will then prompt you to choose a language and create a profile (optional). Open the app and select ‘OK’ to allow the...

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Welcome to Christmas

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Jigsaw puzzles

Click on the images below to visit our jigsaws on Jigsaw Explorer and try to solve as many as you...

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Maurice Tissot

...the Rothschilds and became a close confidant. Dorothy took an interest in the food being served and personally approved the menus. She also passed on the individual likes and dislikes...

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Bees at Waddesdon

Waddesdon has been reducing the regular “in season” mowing of the formal gardens, and consequently wildflowers are flourishing, transforming the lawns and attracting a diversity of wildlife. Discover how Waddesdon...

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Filming at Waddesdon

...to connect different organisations across England, outside London, to create a film-friendly environment. Visit Waddesdon on screen for more information on previous productions.  For all filming enquiries including fees please...

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Events Trader Pack

...Twitter - @WaddesdonManor Instagram - @waddesdonmanor_nt If you would like Chilli Festival flyers sent, please email your address to alice@waddesdon.org.uk Sustainability Find out more here about how were encouraging all...

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Afternoon tea

...gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy free options for afternoon tea. Please let us know in advance of your visit of any additional dietary requirements. * Please note if you’re...

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Explore the collection

...online, but more objects are being added on a regular basis. Please make an appointment to see a specific piece, especially as certain categories of objects are not displayed because...

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Website terms & conditions

...commercial Image Library and we charge for our services. Fees will apply for any commercial use of content. Please check with us what commercial use implies. Removal of material and...

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Contact us

...enquiries enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk Groups Email: groups@waddesdon.org.uk Telephone 01296 653 285 Our phone lines are open Tue-Fri, 9am-5pm Queries about bookings made online enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk Comments and feedback feedback@waddesdon.org.ukHead of Learning Sarah Dewberry,...

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Waddesdon Pathways

...provided in the local area. An allowance towards food costs for each working day A National Trust Volunteer Card Must be able to commit to the full internship from July...

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Trade cards

...break over lines have also been added in full to allow being selected when word searching. Inscriptions and annotations are included. Advanced search fields Types of object: what the card...

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Notes for editors

...inspired collector and the house was designed to accommodate his fine collection of French 18th-century furniture, Sèvres porcelain, English portraits and other exceptional examples of the decorative arts. When Ferdinand...

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Awards

2019 Awards 2018 Awards 2016 Awards 2017 Awards 2017 Awards 2017 Awards 2016 Awards...

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Joshua Reynolds digital trail

...and allegorical works by the most revered artists of the past and paintings that demonstrate Reynolds’s technical experimentation and interaction with his contemporaries. The collection at Waddesdon demonstrates the range...

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Waddeson Estate privacy policy

...provisions of the UK Data Protection legislation. We use industry standard Secure Server Software (SSL) for your online transactions with us. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit...

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Welcome to Waddesdon

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Explore the archive

...both national and international affairs. Although there are gaps in the archives we hold a wealth of information about art, horticulture, social, economic and political history, estate management and the...

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Home

...delicious dishes using ingredients from local suppliers and produce from Waddesdon’s own kitchen garden. Whether you are looking to take a break from reality for a couple of days, explore...

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Love By Léoube Rosé Magnum 2021, A.C. Côtes de Provence, France

...coast, this is the ideal terroir for the production of ripe and healthy grapes. The vineyards are certified organic and produce a range of wines which are delicious and individual....

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Château Léoube Rosé 2021, A.C. Côtes de Provence, France

...coast, this is the ideal terroir for the production of ripe and healthy grapes. The vineyards are certified organic and produce a range of wines which are delicious and individual....

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Aguaribay Malbec 2021, Vista Flores, Argentina

Located at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Bodega Flechas de los Andes enjoys an unrivalled setting and a unique terroir thanks to a...

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Thank you for your support

...delivered to the local community The Rothschild Foundation funded a scheme working with local organisation Aspire and the local Waddesdon Community Group to provide meals for students and local residents...

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Rockwork online trail

...please complete the short survey when you’ve used the online trail. Visitors on Pulham rockwork in the Dairy water garden, c. 1890. © National Trust, Waddesdon Manor. Try the Pulham...

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Tremendous trees online trail

...but he was faced with an enormous task. When he bought the land from the Duke of Marlborough, it had been stripped of all its sale-able timber; it was, quite...

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Getting pupils online

...further £40,000 to boost funding for the DfE scheme to ensure all schoolchildren across all age groups within the county can get online and access education and learning. Schools have...

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Get your cultural fix from your living room: Virtual tours and so much more with Waddesdon online

...some of which aren’t even open to visitors when Waddesdon’s doors are open. Those who fancy popping on a VR headset can get an even more immersive experience in these...

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5 ways to enjoy autumn at Waddesdon

...the birds in the Aviary Why not capture the things that make this season so special and share your snaps on social media using #MyWaddesdon and tagging us in @WaddesdonManor....

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6 ways to engage with nature

...look at the trails > 4. Engage your different senses. We have created a sensory trail to encourage alternative ways of connecting with nature at Waddesdon. Listen to the birdsong...

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Capture the magic of autumn

...and orange. Join in with the National Trust’s autumn challenge to photograph the things that make this season so special and share your snaps on social media using #MyWaddesdon and...

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Curating your own collection with Smartify from home

...chain, or Miss Alice’s seal and bracelet given to her by Queen Victoria. By saving these objects on Smartify, you can read these anytime, in any place – on or...

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Share your best shots

We love seeing Waddesdon from new perspectives. Our eye is often caught by photos our visitors post on social media, many showing Waddesdon in a way we’ve never seen before....

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Waddesdon wine to your door

...cherry and cedar. A special treat Case of six Rare, Unusual and Award-Winning Wines (Was: £110.00 Now: £99.00) This delightfully unique case of wines contains treasure you won’t find in...

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Royal College of Art students create Waddesdon-inspired ceramics

...vase in the Oval Hall at the Manor, juxtaposed with a pheasant’s eye pattern taken from the Starhemberg Sèvres porcelain dinner service. Anne chose the Aviary to inspire her artwork....

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Food fit for a queen

...Archive During her brief sojourn, the Queen enjoyed six-courses over several hours, including consommé, then trout, followed by quails, beef and chicken, plus asparagus, little souffles and beignets a la...

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Explore the gardens in new ways

Reflect and roam sensory map Particularly designed for young children or those with learning disabilities but something that can be enjoyed by all, the sensory map explores nature through senses...

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Summer shopping at Waddesdon

Carefully selected ranges take inspiration from all aspects of Waddesdon including the collection, the house and the gardens. There has also been a shift in emphasis towards environmentally friendly materials,...

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From The Met to Waddesdon

...facing the cultural sector and the ways we can use art and cultural heritage to promote understanding in an ever-more connected but ever-more divided world. As the ninth director of...

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Step into Waddesdon's Twitter Tours

One way to ensure online engagement with our historic interiors and their quirky, unique stories is via one of the most used social media platforms – Twitter. By hosting a...

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Meet Waddesdon's Makers

...was relying on the technology itself; getting everything to align properly on the computer, ensuring the settings were right for printing, and making sure the firing process went smoothly was...

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Beautiful books and bindings

...which beautifully illustrates her Coronation, entry into Paris and Coronation banquet. Almanach Royale This Almanach Royale for 1783 was displayed in the exhibition Glorious Years. These practical books acted as...

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Votes for Waddesdon Women?

...for Alice’s London address at 142 Piccadilly and James and Dorothy at 34 Park Street helped us to understand when these two Rothschild women got the vote. The first record...

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10 fun facts about the gardens

...See our online Tremendous Trees Trail> 3) There are several miles of hedges at Waddesdon Manor, and they are made up of box (Buxus sempervirens), yew and golden yew (Taxus...

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A letter from Hannah Rothschild

...develop our environmental strategy including a project with the Natural History Museum and an even deeper focus on regenerative farming and sustainability. In education, we’re learning from and partnering with...

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Valentines Day Gifts 2024

For the nature lovers Treat that special someone to a tour of Eythrope’s private parkland and woodland garden are accompanied by Eythrope’s garden guides and last approximately 60 minutes. Following...

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Chiltern Music Therapy is announced as Waddesdon’s Charity of the Year 2023

...across the country. Chiltern Music Therapy have had a total of 178 different services that addresses the needs and care of an individual or group in all settings, ranging from...

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Things to do at Waddesdon this spring

...head to the restaurant on your arrival.. The restaurant will also be offering seasonal lunches and sumptuous afternoon teas. We recommend pre-booking lunch or tea when booking your tickets online....

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Top gifts for Mother's Day

Book a Gin Tasting experience Treat mum to a gin tasting in the atmospheric cellars at Waddesdon. A selection of talented local producers will be showcasing their delicious gins to...

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Waddesdon Christmas Gift Guide 2022

...decorations. For those who love to host Full of delicious goodies, the Pantry box (£35.95) is the perfect gift for those who enjoy hosting and cooking. The golden ale chutney...

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Up to £3 million funding available for Buckinghamshire's not-for-profit sector

...is available for projects, organisational core costs and some capital expenditure. Applications should be submitted using the online application on the Rothschild Foundation website. For more details and apply here...

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Rothschild Foundation launches new grants programme to help local communities

...the Community Fund will help build on local assets and encourage collaboration between local organisations, charities and groups, to ensure the greatest outcome for Buckinghamshire residents.’ Fund Details • Applications...

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Waddesdon named as one of the most-Instagrammed National Trust properties

...secured the top spot, Waddesdon, the Rothschild House & Gardens in Buckinghamshire, was recorded to have been tagged 40,210 times, deeming it one of the best locations in the country...

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Top ten must-see pieces in Waddesdon’s collection

...> 3. Sèvres pot-pourri vase (1762) This vase in the shape of a ship is arguably the most famous model made by the Sèvres manufactory. It also has particular significance...

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GDPR – 18th century style

...through removing further drawers. Then, as now, we all have things we never want to share. With the recent introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation, the use,...

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Tulip mania at Waddesdon

...children were so speedy that after two days they had already planted the 5000 bulbs! In total, they helped plant a massive 90,000 bulbs in several areas of the garden....

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Waddesdon's Christmas Fair gift guide

...yourself! We’ve put together a selection of gifts especially for you, because if you can’t spoil yourself at Christmas, when can you?!   A power purse that charges your phone...

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Launching our geocache trail

...hunt for the digital generation, where you can enjoy being outside and discovering new places. All you need is a handheld GPS and a sense of fun. A geocache or...

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Object in focus – Renaissance basil pot

...through the family until 1997 when it returned to the Manor. It has recently been given to the National Trust through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme, and remains the centrepiece...

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Dr. Pascal Bertrand receives Getty Rothschild Fellowship

...The registers cover the production of over 2,320 tapestries, which have already been digitized and will become part of an open content resource that makes the materials freely available online....

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Waddesdon's lost glasshouses

...sold to the wider public. From then onwards the glasshouses and kitchen gardens developed into a kind of market garden venture, supplying local businesses as well as Covent Garden market....

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A flavourful insight into wine terminology

...describes the sensation between the initial taste and the finish, when the majority of flavours are released. Rich: These wines are concentrated with reminiscent sweet flavours.   Syrah Pays d’Oc,...

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Taste before you buy

...the new shop also showcases a range of exclusive gins and beers using botanicals and fruits from the Waddesdon estate. With such a vast range to choose from, complimentary wine...

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Butrint: preserving a historic site

...archaeological evidence. Aerial view of Butrint with some of its monuments. Photo (c) Alket Islami Butrint Foundation The site is incredibly well-preserved and had already been partially excavated: first by...

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A Waddesdon Christmas, through a blogger's eyes

...count of the number of times I’ve seen the house over the years, in all seasons, it’s just stunning. Seeing it lit up shows it off in another way.” Follow...

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The making of Waddesdon's rhubarb gin

...Restaurant for those of you wishing to try! Alternatively, take a bottle home to enjoy and try neat or top up a single measure with prosecco – shop online here...

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Hector's House is announced as Waddesdon's charity of the year 2021

Staff and volunteers at Waddesdon Manor and the Rothschild Foundation have chosen Hector’s House, which promotes open discussions around mental health to end stigma and prevent suicide, as their official...

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Paulet’s pendant: dragon slayer or maenad?

...subject, this beautiful gem shows Perseus about to rescue Andromeda from the sea monster. It was made by the Milanese mannerist gem engraver Alessandro Masnago (fl. C. 1575-1612) and offers...

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Designer Mary Katrantzou - inspired by Waddesdon

...imagery that inspired the team. The most striking images were then carefully crafted into uniquely engineered prints for each individual product or garment. Translating imagery into surreal graphic fabrication is...

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Creating 'A Rothschild Treasury' at Waddesdon

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Beautiful backdrops for your virtual meetings

...bust of Queen Victoria, given to him following her visit to Waddesdon in 1890. Read about Queen Victoria’s visit> Download Baron’s Room image> Windmill Hill If 18th-century interiors aren’t your...

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Sculpture walk with the expert

...own armchair! Conservation Assistants uncovering a vase on the Parterre. Photo © National Trust, Waddesdon Manor. Try our sculpture trail> See our rockwork trail > Art in the garden >...

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Archives of Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Personal papers and collected records relating to Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, owner and builder of Waddesdon Manor from 1874 to 1898

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Accounts and financial records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Accounts and financial records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

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Biographical records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Biographical records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

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Catalogues relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's collections

Catalogues relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's collections

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Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's collecting practices

Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's collecting practices

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Correspondence including letters both written and recieved by Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Correspondence including letters both written and recieved by Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

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Inventories relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's collections at Waddesdon Manor and on his yacht 'Rona'

Inventories relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's collections at Waddesdon Manor and on his yacht 'Rona'

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Legal documents relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's property, land holdings and business

Legal documents relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's property, land holdings and business

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Obituaries relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Obituaries relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

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Personal items relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Personal items relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

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Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's philanthropic activities

Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's philanthropic activities

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Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's political career as Member of Parliament for Aylesbury from 1885 until his death

Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's political career as Member of Parliament for Aylesbury from 1885 until his death

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Published and manuscript works written by Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

Published and manuscript works written by Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild

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Records relating to the yacht 'Rona' owned by Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild from 1895 until his death

Records relating to the yacht 'Rona' owned by Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild from 1895 until his death

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Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's friends, visitors to Waddesdon Manor and social circle

Records relating to Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild's friends, visitors to Waddesdon Manor and social circle

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Archives of Miss Alice Charlotte de Rothschild

Personal papers and collected records relating to Miss Alice de Rothshcild, sister of Baron Ferdinand and owner of Waddesdon from 1889 to 1922.

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Accounts and Financial records of Miss Alice de Rothschild

Accounts and Financial records of Miss Alice de Rothschild

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Biographical notes and records relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild

Biographical notes and records relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild

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Catalogues relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's collections

Catalogues relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's collections

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Records relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's collecting practices

Records relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's collecting practices

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Correspondence written or recieved by Miss Alice de Rothschild

Correspondence written or recieved by Miss Alice de Rothschild

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Records relating to inventories taken of Miss Alice de Rothschild's collections

Records relating to inventories taken of Miss Alice de Rothschild's collections

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Records and legal documents relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's land ownership and collections

Records and legal documents relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's land ownership and collections

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Records and obituaries relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's death in 1922

Records and obituaries relating to Miss Alice de Rothschild's death in 1922

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French Porcelain Society Online Symposium

During this online symposium, enjoy curator-led tours from the collections of Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, Charlottenburg, Neues Palais, Belvedere, Governor’s Palace, Château de Versailles, Schloß Wilhelmshöh and Waddesdon Manor. On...

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Jewish connections

...unique link to join the zoom online talk will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Students: please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk from your academic email to register for a free place....

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Marianna Simnett: online screening

The Bird Game was commissioned to mark the 150th anniversary of the Evelina Children’s Hospital for Sick Children, named after the wife of Ferdinand de Rothschild who also created Waddesdon...

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Aylesbury Vale “Rothschildshire”

...wider impact of the family in politics and philanthropy. A unique link to join the zoom online talk will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Students: please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk...

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Birds and beasts

...hugely ornamental Aviary has since been restored to its full glory while its original function has been very successfully expanded as a centre for conservation breeding. Little remains of Ferdinand's...

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Timeless play: Board games of the 18th and 19th century

...great potential in these games of chance, as educational games for children or just simply as recreational fun with themes exploring theatre, fashion and love. Find out about the origins...

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Designing your planting for 2021

...existing borders o Discover which plants to group together for successional display across the seasons o Learn how to grow the most dramatic plants from seed in a single season...

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Money Moving a Mountain

...gardens of its time. A unique link to join the zoom online talk will be emailed 24 hours before the event. Students: please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk from your academic email to...

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Pulham Rocks!

...front and in the water garden adjoining the Dairy can be attributed to them. While their work might appear to look natural, in places it served a practical purpose too...

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Storing and Staging: Baron Edmond's Boxes

...stage, creating a private drama of enclosure and revelation around a little marble nymph.For all their aesthetic and tactile appeal, the protective role of these boxes is underlined by the...

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Jean-Henri Riesener online talks

Official cabinetmaker to King Louis XVI and a favourite of Queen Marie-Antoinette, Riesener was also a phenomenon in the history of British art collecting, becoming a byword in the 19th...

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Virtual tasting; an introduction to Rothschild Wine

...of wine, as well as the tasting and technical notes, ideas for food pairings, tasting mats and the essential Waddesdon pencil to ensure you’ve everything you need for a successful...

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Spring colour in the gardens

...bulbs last year when carefully managed groups of local school children joined forces with Waddesdon gardeners. These are in addition to the flowers that have been growing in Daffodil Valley...

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The House of Trelawney, Hannah Rothschild live

...the Rothschild Foundation (which manages Waddesdon on behalf of the National Trust), will also read from her book and take questions from the online audience about her novel writing. Tickets...

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Waddesdon and the First World War

...and the impact on Waddesdon had already been seen. In this talk, Catherine will explore the impact on staff at Waddesdon - on the way the gardens ran, what was...

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The Gardens Trust Talk: Forgotten Women Gardeners – Alice 'The All-Powerful' de Rothschild

...by a unique series of letters, sent from Grasse back to her head gardener at Waddesdon, which contain detailed instructions for the garden. Still adhering to the original High Victorian...

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Easter Adventures at Waddesdon

Woodland Playground Our playground winds through the trees, making the most of the natural environment for all ages to enjoy. Little ones can play safely on seesaws, swings and soft...

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Virtual tasting: Secrets of the cellar

...of wine, as well as the tasting and technical notes, food pairing recommendations, tasting mats and the essential Waddesdon pencil to ensure you’ve everything you need for a successful tasting....

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Spring at Waddesdon

During February and March, Waddesdon is open on selected days and weekends. February half-term: 11-19 Feb (closed Mon 13 & Tue 14 Feb), 10am-4pm Main season grounds: From 15 Mar,...

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Virtual Tasting: A Feast of Summer Wines

...through an interactive, informative and entertaining evening showcasing some early summer delights, perfect for enjoying at a barbecue with friends or on a balmy evening in the garden. Each household...

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Books, Manuscripts and Bookbindings

...subsequent growth, and it will also look at some more recent acquisitions. Hosted by The Bibliographical Society, Institute of English Studies, University of London All welcome. Please book online >...

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Bold & Beautiful Summer Wines Virtual Tasting

Our selection of Rothschild portfolio classics alongside our guest wine Penfolds will make for a perfect gift or just a great excuse to invite your friends round; all whilst being...

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Icon's Dynamic Objects Group short talks

...local interest and participation as part of initial approaches? Seth Kennedy - Watch jewelling A brief historical overview of the use of hard stones in the mechanisms of watches. How...

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Virtual Tasting: Gold Medal Winners

...pencil to ensure you’ve everything you need for a successful tasting. This flight of wines all share a common ground; they have all been awarded Gold medals at various international...

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Virtual Tasting: Summer Essentials

...a group of friends or family. Each delivery will include two sets of notes and two tasting mats. Please email onlineshop@waddesdon.org.uk if you require more than two sets of notes....

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Mothering Sunday at the Five Arrows

...berriesFood allergies or intolerances? Before ordering please speak to our staff about your requirements. (va) vegetarian available, (ga) gluten free available, (n) nuts, (v) vegetarian, (vg) vegan, (d) dairy free....

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Mother's Day Weekend

...a visit even more special with a luxurious afternoon tea, or have an experience with a wine tasting set in the atmospheric wine cellars. If you're not able to visit,...

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men - Macbeth

...- performance finishesLocal Deli Board Order your Local Deli Board, to pick up when you reach the Manor. Suitable for two people sharing, your board will include a selection of...

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The War of the Worlds

...6.30pm - performance begins and catering closes (includes 20 minute interval) 8.30pm - performance endsLocal deli boards Order your Local Deli Board, to pick up when you reach the Manor....

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Buckinghamshire Open Weekend

...to us or sharing it on Instagram using #TalesOfWaddesdon. We’ll select our favourites and share on our online platforms. Find out more and be inspiredDiscover more about the Open Weekend...

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Virtual Tasting: Sommelier Selection

...a group of friends or family. Each delivery will include two sets of notes and two tasting mats. Please email onlineshop@waddesdon.org.uk if you require more than two sets of notes....

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Virtual Wine Tasting; Our Favourite Wines of 2021

...wine. Each household booking will receive five bottles of wine, as well as the tasting and technical notes, ideas for food pairings, tasting mats and Waddesdon pencil, to ensure you’ve...

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men: As You Like It

...gates and catering open 7pm - performance begins and catering closes 8pm - interval 8.15pm - performance continues 9.15pm - performance endsLocal deli boards Order your Local Deli Board, to...

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The Tales of Peter Rabbit

...Manor.Local deli boards Order your Local Deli Board, to pick up when you reach the Woodland Takeaway. Suitable for two people sharing, your board will include a selection of local,...

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Waddesdon Country Show

...our Visitor Car Park, find instructions on how to get to Waddesdon Country Show below. Please note your ticket does not include entry to the House & Grounds at Waddesdon.From...

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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

...almonds Homemade sausage roll with piccalilli yoghurt Beetroot & Waddesdon gin cured salmon with cucumber gel on dark rye Home smoked sea trout & horseradish croque monsieur with baby watercressChildren's...

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Butterfly Bimble Walk with Helen & Douglas House

...(whether a grandparent or child, relative or friend) and raise funds to support all the children and families who have been helped by Helen & Douglas House. By registering to...

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Haunted Half Term

Best of all? From 21 October until 29 October, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon! Take part in a fact filled Trick or Treat Skeleton...

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Tasting of Rothschild Classics from Bordeaux

...assistance, or level access, please email us at bookings@waddesdon.org.uk so that we can organise this in advance of your visit. Please note: All participants must be 18 years or older....

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Colourscape

...shoes on entry. We can make an exception for medical support shoes. For safety reasons in adverse weather we may have to close Colourscape at short notice, those with bookings...

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Rothschild Wines from Around the World

...wine shop on the day.  You will park in our Visitor car park and be transferred by shuttle bus up to the Manor. Please note: the entrance to the Wine...

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Jazz at the Manor

...selection of local, British cheeses and charcuteries served with breads, crackers, olives and pickles, plus a homemade sweet treat dessert pot. Book online with your tickets. Collect pre-ordered Local Deli...

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Arts Award Week - Home Educating Families

...until 2pm. The cost is £7 per child for a session, but there will be chance to enjoy the house and grounds and Waddesdon the rest of the time.  ...

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Gustave Moreau: curator-led online tour

...traditional European and Asian stories. Moreau’s translation of La Fontaine’s pithy, canonical work into his own, highly distinctive visual language is a revelation. There are scenes of comedy, satire and...

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Teatime Taster: the old Manor Kitchens

...prepared for special guests, and the use of top-of-the-range technology will be explored, revealing the rich history of these spaces. Michael will be happy to answer any questions you may...

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Exhibition tour: Roses from my Garden, with Nick Knight

...these large-scale, painterly photographs could not be more contemporary, dramatising the timelessness of nature. Nick Knight cuts selected roses straight from his garden and arranges them specifically, using only daylight...

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Gustave Moreau: The Fables

...selection of the watercolours along with more information about Moreau and the Fables by La Fontaine can be seen in our online exhibition. Discover the online exhibition Browse our online...

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Collecting Stories: Private Worlds to Public Spaces

The Rothschilds were among the greatest collectors of the 19th century, seeking objects of the highest quality and with a keen sense of an item’s historical importance. The houses that...

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Fame and Friendship: Pope, Roubiliac and the Portrait Bust

...close and sustained attention. Nowhere is this seen more tellingly than in his busts of Pope. Based on a vividly modelled clay original, the variant marble versions were carved with...

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Gainsborough: The Pink Boy Conserved

...famous Blue Boy (which was on exceptional loan to The National Gallery, London until 15 May 2022 from the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California)...

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Nick Knight: Roses from my Garden

...for their associations with love, faith, and truth. There is something both intensely real and allegorical about these images, as they capture a moment in the brief life of a...

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A Rothschild Treasury

...the displays. Included in this section is an exceptional 1st-century cameo of Augustus Caesar’s grandson, Gaius. For horologists, A Rothschild Treasury also devotes a section to showing how time can...

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Power & Portraiture: painting at the court of Elizabeth I

...France, allows scholars to attribute these splendid paintings to Hilliard with unprecedented confidence.Hilliard is famous for his miniatures, painted in watercolour on vellum. Archival documents suggest that he also made...

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Reynolds at Waddesdon: A Trail

...the paintings. The portraits range from the self-promotion of aristocrats, the hidden secrets and blackmail of celebrities to his interest in the historical and mythological. Also explore Waddesdon's digital trail...

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