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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

Wellie walk 30 minutes Difficulty: 2 wellies Buggy friendly, dog friendly Starting point: The Stables Look out for: Diamond Jubilee Wood, North Fountain Use our online navigation >Winter garden walk...

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Eat, shop & stay

Open 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun The Stables Café, near the Woodland Playground, is informal and ideal for families. It's a short walk from the Manor. Housed inside the old stables, painted in...

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Online learning

Learning Team E: learning@waddesdon.org.uk Follow us...

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Bringing your dog

...Restaurant.Wellie walk 30 minutes Difficulty: 2 wellies Buggy friendly, dog friendly Starting point: The Stables Look out for: Diamond Jubilee Wood, North Fountain Use our online navigation > Doggy dos...

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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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Our shops

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Visitor FAQs

On Arrival (H3) Where can I park? Our visitor car park has over 1000 spaces and is clearly signposted upon arrival. There are dedicated spaces for Blue Badge holders and...

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Projects and partnerships

Learning 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...

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For families

...visitor route is narrow and they may inadvertently cause damage. We request that babies are carried in a front sling or hip-carrying seat. for safety reasons children may not be...

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Festive food and drink

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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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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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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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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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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 Waddesdon....

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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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Art in the garden

...contemporary sculpture including Lafite, our two giant candlesticks by Joana Vasconcelos, adorned with Château Lafite Rothschild wine bottles, and Le Carrosse by Xavier Veilhan depicting a red charging horse-drawn carriage....

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Spooky Afternoon Tea

...online by first selecting the date you’d like to visit then following the prompts until ‘Step 3’ where you can book the Manor Restaurant. Alternatively call 01296 820414 (£3 phone...

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Getting here

...to our Welcome Pavilion. Pre-booked tickets are advised for the shuttle bus due to limited capacities, and you can purchase shuttle bus tickets in advance along with your admission. Alternatively,...

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Food To Go

...White chocolate, strawberry & passionfruit cake (gf) Carrot, orange & walnut cake (n) Lemon & blueberry drizzle cake Cinnamon bun (vg) Salted caramel slice (vg)(gf)(n) A selection of hot and...

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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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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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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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Education Group Membership

...National Trust properties during published opening times, including Waddesdon A free copy of the annual National Trust handbook Free planning and preparation visits for group leaders Free online workshops from...

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Visitors with visual impairments

car park - our 1,000 space car park has dedicated places for Blue Badge Holders carers - accompanying carers receive free entry toilet facilities - there are toilet facilities, including...

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National Trust members

...need to show your membership card on arrival at the Welcome Pavilion in the car park. House From 10 Nov - 2 Jan, there will be a charge for all...

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For primary schools

...do it? This workshop gives your pupils a chance to learn more about their local area and the history of the Rothschilds at Waddesdon. Curriculum links: Art, Literacy, History, Science,...

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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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Rainy day activities

...access to the facility can be arranged upon request. Please notify a member of staff upon arrival so we can organise this for you. high-chairs are available in our restaurant...

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Visitors with mobility impairments

...North Avenue, returning via the Stables and back to the car park. pathway to the manor – the pathway takes you from the car park is suitable for all bit...

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Accessibility

...large bags must be kept with visitors at all times some walkways through the rooms are quite narrow, so carry chairs and seat sticks are not allowed Download our Waddesdon...

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Poupon's children's afternoon tea

...by first selecting the date you'd like to visit then following the prompts until 'Step 3' where you can book the Manor Restaurant. Alternatively call 01296 820414 (£3 phone booking...

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Reflect & Roam

...a different sense enhancing your surroundings through touch, sight, sound, smell and taste. Discover them all in one day if you're feeling adventurous or spread them out over multiple visits....

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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

car park - our 1,000 space car park has dedicated places for Blue Badge Holders carers - accompanying carers receive free entry toilet facilities - there are toilet facilities, including...

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Chilli Fest

...will be announced on Sunday on the main stage.Bars Bucks Brothers Gin Bar Hitchcox Cider Papi's Cocktails Waddesdon Manor Bar Hot Drinks Carlito's Coffee Monkshood Coffee Food To Go Berliner...

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Gustave Moreau: The Fables online exhibition

...person, 16 Jun - 17 Oct. Visit the exhibitionWatch the exhibition film with Curator Juliet Carey. See the filmBuy the lavishly illustrated catalogue at a special exhibition price. Order catalogue...

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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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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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Discover Waddesdon's wine story online

Read all food and drink blogs> We appreciate your ongoing support at this challenging time. As a charity, this period of unplanned closure represents a real challenge for many historic...

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Diamond Jubilee Wood walk

Take in the beauty of the grounds passing the Manor and the Stables to make your way to Diamond Jubilee Wood, planted in 2012, a perfect place to explore. Please...

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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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Everything you need to know for Winter Light

...staff cannot reissue tickets or alter bookings. For any other questions that you can't find answered in our FAQs, please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk. At busy times it may take up to...

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Explore Waddesdon's gardens online

Watch all gardens films> How about adding a touch of glamour to your online meetings? Download lavish interiors and spectacular gardens as your background to dazzle your colleagues on your...

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Accessibility & cookies

...other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties...

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Guest producer tastings

We will be joined by Clayton Cocktails on 4 September, they will be sharing some of their wonderful cocktails with you. We asked some fun questions to help you get...

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Everything you need to know for Christmas

If you have ticket related queries, for example you have not received your email confirmation and PDF tickets, or any other questions that you can't find answered in our FAQ's,...

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Myths & Legends digital trail

...nymph Calypso lured the hero Odysseus to her island. Many portraits hang in the Baron’s Room, including a woman pretending to be Calypso. Who is she? Use the online collection...

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History of the Manor Kitchen online exhibition

...this up-to-the-minute coal fired range. Both principal ranges have central fire boxes, either side of which are stone-lined ovens. Kitchen boys were responsible for fuelling the fires with coal stored...

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About the shop

...from some of the more exceptional fine wines. Where does my money go? All income generated from Online and Onsite shop purchases goes directly toward the upkeep, conservation and enhancement...

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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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Delivery & returns

...would like to contact us for a bespoke quote, please call phone: 01296 653442 email: ollie.waddon@waddesdon.org.uk Heavy, bulky or large item deliveries In the majority of cases, heavy, bulky or...

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Rothschild Foundation Privacy Policy

...employees, contractors, agents, and professional advisors of Waddesdon Manor (Rothschild Foundation), the National Trust, fraud prevention agencies, and other carefully selected organisations. Written agreement exists between Waddesdon Manor (Rothschild Foundation)...

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Summer Fest Trader Pack

...get the message out through flyers distributed in their 1000s, outdoor posters, online ads and radio advertising. On the day don’t forget you can help us by posting on social...

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Theatres of Life

...the eighteenth-century French cabinet.[iii] However, almost all the drawings in this exhibition were gathered together by Ferdinand and Alice’s French cousin, baron Edmond de Rothschild (1845-1934), whose elder son James...

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Contact the shop

For Homeware & Gifts, Books and 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...

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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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Waddesdon Estate

...on the landscape, from Baron Ferdinand and Miss Alice's extensive planting and landscaping, to James de Rothschild's golf course and Stud, which still thrives today. More recently, Jacob, 4th Lord...

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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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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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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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Tableaux de la révolution

...France, (Chicago: Reaktion Books, 2008). Landes, Joan. Visualizing the Nation: Representation and Revolution in Eighteenth-Century France, (Ithaca and London: Cornell University Press, 2003). Langlois, Claude. La Caricature Contre-révolutionnaire, (Paris: Presses...

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Smartify at Waddesdon

...Nazi inventory numbers – Smartify allows you to explore the collection from the comfort of your armchair at home and save your favourite objects on your virtual journey. You can...

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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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Welcome to Winter Light

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Audio Sculpture Trail Instructions

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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

...UK wildlife in captivity are also not allowed. Please tell your students that they must not cause injury or do anything to distress any animal or damage its habitat, either...

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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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Waddesdon local residents

...and ID ready to show on arrival Local residents are not entitled: to enter the Grounds outside our opening hours (except on marked public footpaths) to free House admission -...

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Accepted memberships

...National Trust of Zimbabwe membership card National Trust Jersey membership card National Trust of Malta membership card National Trust Cayman Islands membership card Heritage Canada National Trust membership card  ...

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Waddesdon Archive

...and drawings. The records we hold consist of stock books, correspondence, exhibition catalogues, financial records and catalogues published by Colnaghi and others. Although the business dates to the 18th century,...

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Wellie Walk

Pull on you wellies and have fun exploring the woodland down Miss Alice’s Drive. Make sure to look out for a view of Diamond Jubilee Wood and the North Fountain....

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A year in the garden

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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 can!...

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Welcome to Christmas

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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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Maurice Tissot

Tissot trained at the Café Royal and Ritz hotel in London where he met James and was invited to begin work in 1928. He travelled between London and Waddesdon with...

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Tales of Waddesdon

...and share on our online platforms. Will you turn Waddesdon into a beautiful fairy castle or a ghoulish haunted house? Below are some visual prompts to help you get started...Do...

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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

...ceramic tiles decorate the cake, all made in a traditional Portuguese manufactory and glazed in pale pinks, greens and blues.Facilities 1000 space car park for unit base and parking Green...

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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

...focaccia SWEET Scone with clotted cream & strawberry jam Apple crumble macaron Lemon, blackberry & pistachio verrine Pear, tonka bean & almond choux bun Classic opera cake Salted caramel tartlet...

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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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Contact us

Our address Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH United KingdomPrivate Wine Sales & Cellar Tours Email: ollie.wadden@waddesdon.org.uk Telephone 01296 653 442 Gift Shop Email: Nicola.mertens@waddesdon.org.uk Telephone 01296 653 261...

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Research & publications

...Publication of these projects on the web allows the information to reach the widest possible audience and makes the material available for further research.These special projects, supported by generous grants...

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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

...only mentions, for example. ‘écritoires de poche’. You can select multiple products. Product material: when mentioned or illustrated in card. Subjects: this field encompasses textual and visual content. Explore the...

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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

...London’s artistic, literary, theatrical and scientific circles. He travelled in France, Italy and the Netherlands and amassed a large collection of works by other artists. Waddesdon has an exceptional collection...

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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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Bar and Garden

...or hiding in the shade, why not also try a pint of our exclusive Shepard’s Gold Ale or taste one of our many Rothschild wines. Our new, delicious bar and...

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Merci beaucoup soap bar - Honey & Camomile

Merci Beacoup is a beautiful soap, with warm decadent notes of musk and vanilla and middle notes rich with smooth honey and light fresh camomile, that will leave your skin...

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Je t'adore soap bar - Vanilla & Patchouli

Try our stunning Je t’adore soap bar from the Flights of Fancy collection with top notes of pineapple, lemon and mandarin, a heart of passionfruit, dewberry and spicy cumin, leading...

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Joie de Vivre soap bar - Lily of the Valley

A luxury triple refined perfumed soap bar with floral top notes of sweet jasmine on a bed of honeysuckle and magnolia. Rich with Lily of the Valley and rose creating...

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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

...dry climate, tempered by high altitudes. These qualities appealed to Benjamin de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault, both of whom were looking for a first‑class terroir. Here, Malbec, a traditional Argentine...

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Rockwork online trail

Whether visiting in person or remotely you can now take an online walk around Waddesdon with our first interactive trail. Developed to sit directly on our recently launched WordPress website...

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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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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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Tremendous trees online trail

...or download to access this content – just a computer, smartphone or tablet and access to the internet. This new digital feature allows you to select a map or list...

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

...ever, offering some much-needed respite during these anxious and uncertain times. Waddesdon Manor Check the latest digital content: • On our website • Waddesdon’s online collection • Virtual room tours...

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Curating your own collection with Smartify from home

...off-line. You can also create an online profile sharing your favourite objects among friends virtually – by text, email or social media. How does Smartify work? It’s basically an art...

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Capture the magic of autumn

...Baron’s Walk that’ll take you through woodland to catch sight of toadstools aplenty. Baron’s walk online> 5. Unbe-leaf-able A bountiful array of warm colours spread across the garden as the...

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6 ways to engage with nature

...in natural surroundings. A vision of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, who built the Manor at the end of the 19th century, the gardens at Waddesdon were where he found calm....

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5 ways to enjoy autumn at Waddesdon

...through woodland to catch sight of toadstools aplenty. Baron’s walk online 4. Autumn leaves A bountiful array of warm colours spread across the garden as the landscape is injected with...

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Waddesdon wine to your door

...The palate has rich stone fruit, alongside a subtle almond character whilst remaining clean and fresh. Baroness Nadine 2017, Western Cape South Africa (Was: £26.95 Now: £23.95) Baroness Nadine is...

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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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Royal College of Art students create Waddesdon-inspired ceramics

...importantly for the students, to cost no more than £20 to make, including all labelling and packaging. The chosen ranges would go on sale in the Manor shop and online....

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Tulip mania at Waddesdon

...dried and stored ready to be planted with the help of 800 local primary school children last October, as part of a special event run by our Education team. The...

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From The Met to Waddesdon

...current day. This included securing the 2013 landmark gift of Leonard Lauder’s collection of Cubist art and the opening of The Met Breuer in March 2016. Online, substantial progress was...

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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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Explore the gardens in new ways

...make the map visually accessible for all users. Pick up this free map from the Welcome Pavilion on arrival, or you can download it in advance. Alternatively use our online...

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Food fit for a queen

Baron Ferdinand’s lavish Saturday to Monday house parties attracted international royalty due to its renown for being the last word in luxury and refinement and, not least, what was served...

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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

...always loved ornithology, so unsurprisingly the exotic birds in the Aviary grabbed my attention immediately: the bright colours were so fun to work with. I was also drawn to the...

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Gettin' giffy with it

...a bit of fun into unusual pieces. Our main goal is to share information about Waddesdon and our collection, but we want to communicate on the internet’s terms; this means...

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Kate Malone: Inspired by Waddesdon

...Trust, Waddesdon Manor. ‘My intent is that the ‘portrait’ pots of Baron Ferdinand and Miss Alice display some elements of their personal interests and capture the sense of their character...

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A Boucheron Tiara/ Necklace

...gifts from Baron Edmond de Rothschild is a pearl and diamond tiara, aptly denoting eternal love. Boucheron Tiara, 1913 Boucheron’s own archives record the commission of this piece on 3...

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Long to Reign Over Us: Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee at Waddesdon

...Victoria on several occasions and named her villa in the south of France in the Queen’s honour (Villa Victoria, Grasse). Royal gifts currently on display in Waddesdon’s Rothschild Treasury –...

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Celebrating British Food

...on serving local, creative and fresh dishes. Head to the Manor Restaurant to enjoy our autumn lunch menu, Wednesday – Saturday. You can also book a traditional Sunday Lunch with...

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Tales of a Housekeeper

...the Manor shop, which only enhanced the spookiness of it all; looking up I saw the spiked metal bar which immediately reminded me of Traitors Gate at the Tower of...

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Launching our geocache trail

...so come prepared. The final cache is a large metal box. Try Waddesdon’s trail… Have a go at our outdoor digital treasure hunt across our wider estate called ‘Waddesdon Manor’s...

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Object in focus – Renaissance basil pot

...the story of Lorenzo and Isabella. This was later popularised in the famous poem by John Keats “Isabella or the Pot of Basil”, which describes how Isabella hides the head...

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Dr. Pascal Bertrand receives Getty Rothschild Fellowship

...de la Recherche (ANR) in France that contextualized the study of tapestries within the larger history of artistic creation. The project brought together dozens of international researchers and resulted in...

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Waddesdon's lost glasshouses

...care for the neighbouring countryside. Over 3,000 acres of land are farmed ‘in-hand’ alongside five tenant farms producing both crops and livestock. Many crops go into making local produce including...

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A flavourful insight into wine terminology

Sometimes understanding what a wine expert is talking about in relation to flavour is a language all of its own. With people having a different idea of what terms such...

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Taste before you buy

...finest white wine produced by Baron Phillipe de Rothschild, a rare blend of Semillon and Sauvignon from Chateau Mouton – £11.50 Caro 2015 – Lafite’s finest offering from Argentina. An...

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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 letter from Hannah Rothschild

...inspirational teacher leaders, schools, and academic institutions. We will continue to support the arts through specific local, community and national initiatives and museums. I’d like to thank my fellow trustees,...

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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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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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Top gifts for Mother's Day

...spend quality time together. Book grounds tickets > Gift a unique art experience Looking for a more unusual gift? Book a guided tour of the Wedding Cake which is sure...

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Waddesdon Christmas Gift Guide 2022

...contains English Breakfast Tea, two chocolate bars and a Nesta Fitzgerald mug. Alternatively, go for our Honey Collection box (£33.95) which includes delicious local honeys and other honey-themed treats. Stocking...

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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

...financial hardship, social welfare, physical and learning disabilities, mental health and other areas. Leona Forsyth, interim Head of Grants at the Rothschild Foundation, said, ‘We’re excited to launch The Community...

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

...the Loire Valley. Visitors can share their images on Instagram using #MyWaddesdon, or tagging @waddesdonmanor_nt Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon is open Weds-Sun, 10am-5pm, and tickets can be booked online at www.waddesdon.org.uk...

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Top ten must-see pieces in Waddesdon’s collection

...in the Grey Drawing Room. Read more about this portrait > 5. Porca Miseria by Ingo Maurer (2003) This astonishing chandelier, made of broken porcelain and cutlery, was commissioned for...

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

...people needing urgent mental health care, Waddesdon and the Rothschild Foundation therefore hope this timely partnership can help direct more people towards the right care for them. Simon Wales, Chief...

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GDPR – 18th century style

...control and safeguarding of our personal data is, once again, a hot topic. While drawing historic parallels can often be challenging, it equally serves to remind us of some of...

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A Waddesdon Christmas, through a blogger's eyes

...from carnival-themed displays to winter light trails and illuminations. Expect theatre, sparkle and twinkling lights…” PloyRadford.com “I had been fantasizing about hopping over to Bavaria and seeing all the Christmas...

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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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10 fun facts about the gardens

...cut hedges all year round. Gardener in action trimming the hedge on the Parterre 4) Miss Alice, Ferdinand’s sister and heir, was a knowledgeable gardener and under her care, the...

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Beautiful books and bindings

...printer and bookseller Laurent d’Houry first published his Almanach ou calendrier. It was presented to Louis XIV in 1699 and became the Almanach royale, the official court almanac, which continued...

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Votes for Waddesdon Women?

...Dorothy Pinto, who married into the Rothschild family in 1913 and whose husband, James, inherited Waddesdon from Miss Alice in 1922. Miss Alice had the right to vote from 1889...

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The making of Waddesdon's rhubarb gin

What makes our gin special is we have retained a dedication to handcraft small batches, the first being only 96 bottles, allowing greater precision and control over flavour. From humble...

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Paulet’s pendant: dragon slayer or maenad?

...further reading: Read Power & Portraiture label and leaflet text Watch Hilliard’s portraits ‘in greate’; a discovery? Read ‘A radical new look at the greatest of Elizabethan artists’, Apollo online...

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Designer Mary Katrantzou - inspired by Waddesdon

...a larger scale, furthering the artwork and building beyond the two dimensional surface using layered textures and surface embellishments. © Mary Katrantzou. Photo: ©National Trust, Waddesdon Manor/Mike Fear You’ve used...

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Beautiful backdrops for your virtual meetings

...Waddesdon (National Trust) Bequest of James de Rothschild, 1957 Introduce some festivity to your next virtual cocktail hour with Teniers’ large oil painting depicting villagers celebrating the spring festival of...

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Sculpture walk with the expert

...hundreds of Château Lafite Rothschild wine bottles, and Le Carrosse by Xavier Veilhan, which depicts a red charging horse-drawn carriage. Lafite lit up at night. Photo: Chris Lacey © National...

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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

Please note this event has now been cancelled. If you have booked tickets you will be contacted directly, thank you.Join Pippa Shirley, Director of Collections, for a virtual tour exploring...

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Marianna Simnett: online screening

...Produced by Film and Video Umbrella Co-commissioned by the Rothschild Foundation, Frans Hals Museum, and Film and Video Umbrella. FVU is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through...

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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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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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Aylesbury Vale “Rothschildshire”

In the late nineteenth century, Buckinghamshire was often referred to as Rothschildshire due to the number of houses and the estates the family-owned in the county. In this talk Catherine...

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Storing and Staging: Baron Edmond's Boxes

We still use the boxes that Baron Edmond de Rothschild (1845-1934) commissioned for the storage of Sèvres porcelain and small sculptures and antiquities. Their unusually sophisticated fabrication relates to bookbinding,...

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Pulham Rocks!

...with caverns serving as storage for tools and as night quarters for animals. Pulham’s work can also be found at the neighbouring Rothschild property of Eythrope.Besides landscaping, Pulham also manufactured...

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Money Moving a Mountain

In 1874 Ferdinand de Rothschild bought nearly 3000 acres of farmland at Waddesdon there was no ‘big house’, no gardens, and no parkland. Six years later he welcomed his first...

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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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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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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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Virtual tasting; an introduction to Rothschild Wine

...Viognier 2019 Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Baron Philippe Syrah 2018 Petit Caro 2017 A unique link to join the zoom online talk will be emailed 24 hours before the event....

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Spring colour in the gardens

...a handful of gardeners and essential workers at the Manor last Spring. Mike will also show you a colourful trail around Tulip Patch, which despite its name, has not featured...

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

...adapting the paths specially to accommodate Queen Victoria’s donkey carriage on the latter’s various outings. After her brother’s death Alice inherited the Waddesdon Estate, running all three properties with ‘an...

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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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Inn Crowd present Teatro Vivo- The Regulars at The Five Arrows

Teatro Vivo invite you to a booze-up with a difference as the new bar staff reveal the ghosts of the past still present in the restaurant today! Have you ever...

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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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Jazz at the Manor

...Car park and shuttle buses run from 6-7pm and do not run during performances. No late admissions. Performance 7-9pm, without an interval Shuttle buses return to the car park at...

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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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Virtual Tasting: A Feast of Summer Wines

...booking will receive five bottles 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...

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Icon's Dynamic Objects Group short talks

...Cathedral This talk will concentrate on the protection of original painted and lacquered finishes found on turret clocks. Ensuring they are robust enough to withstand the environment that the clock...

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Virtual Tasting: Gold Medal Winners

...through an interactive, informative and entertaining evening. Each household booking will receive six bottles of wine, as well as the tasting and technical notes, tasting mats and the essential Waddesdon...

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Virtual Tasting: Summer Essentials

...through an interactive, informative and entertaining evening. Each household booking will receive five bottles of wine, as well as the tasting and technical notes, tasting mats and the essential Waddesdon...

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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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Cooking demonstration at The Five Arrows

Treat yourself or someone special to the gift of an experience. We've all spent a lot of time not being able to partake in new activities so now more than...

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Open Air Cinema with The Luna Cinema

...Where it all began... from the cupboard under the stairs at 4 Privet Drive to the magic of Hogwarts, this film lays the foundations for all that is to come...

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McFly

...26 Nov 2021 Once purchased tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded unless the event is cancelled Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult Waddesdon and the National Trust are...

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men - Macbeth

...as he first saw it performed; in the open air, by an all-male cast with Elizabeth costumes, music and dance.Itinerary 6pm - car park opens 7pm - performance begins 9pm...

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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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Mothering Sunday at the Five Arrows

...rye, caraway bread Hot smoked trout Beetroots, horseradish Main Roast lamb or beef Roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, gravy Pan fried salmon fillet Roast courgette, radish, cucumber butter sauce...

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The Tales of Peter Rabbit

...adventures? A magical evening of fun for all the family.Itinerary 5.30pm - car park, gates and catering open 6.30pm - performance begins and catering closes 7.15pm - interval 7.30pm -...

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Buckinghamshire Open Weekend

A fairy tale castle set upon the top of a hill, Waddesdon makes the perfect setting for many stories. Discover more about its history and help develop our narrative by...

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Virtual Tasting: Sommelier Selection

This live virtual wine tasting is led by experts from our very own wine team. Peter Tompkins, Waddesdon’s Wine Development Manager and Andrew Bloomer, Head of Catering and Retail at...

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Virtual Wine Tasting; Our Favourite Wines of 2021

Join us for a virtual wine tasting, led by experts from our very own wine team; Andrew Bloomer and Ollie Waddon who will be live from the cellars at Waddesdon...

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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 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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Waddesdon Country Show

...family. Including a dog show, vintage machinery, pony club games, fairground rides, craft stalls, a farmer's market and much more! The traditional Young Farmers' Club competitions will also be taking...

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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

...tea Cheeseburger in a soft brioche bun Tomato & Mozzarella Pizzetta Honey glazed ham sandwich   White chocolate & popping candy lollipop Raspberry & vanilla Swiss roll Lime & coconut...

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Butterfly Bimble Walk with Helen & Douglas House

...future. On registration, an online fundraising page will be set up automatically - you can then share this with your family and friends. Or, you can use the sponsorship form...

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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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Colourscape

...spring an extraordinary experience of colour and light lands again on the Waddesdon lawns. A specially-designed Colourscape with long sensational views will be installed on the Aviary glade. Step into...

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Rothschild Wines from Around the World

The Rothschild portfolio is as diverse as it is impressive. From the acquisition of Château Mouton in 1853, through to the creation of Rimapere in 2012, the collection now covers...

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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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Arts Award Week - Home Educating Families

Children will meet artists and artisans, participate in large-scale collaborations, as well as earning their Arts Award Discover certificate. This is a really exciting opportunity, giving your students a chance...

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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

...developed a reputation for serving the finest food, all prepared in the Manor kitchens. In this live online talk, stories of the staff who worked in the kitchens, the menus...

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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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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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Collecting Stories: Private Worlds to Public Spaces

...We also include the more formal catalogues drawn up by Hannah for the collection at Mentmore Towers and Alfred for Seamore Place and Halton. Also on display are different examples...

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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

...other scholars and researchers at Hamilton Kerr Institute, Cambridge reveal Nicholas Hilliard's connection with these two Elizabethan portraits. Watch Hilliard's portraits 'in greate'; a discovery? Read 'A radical new look...

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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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