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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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Online learning

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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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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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Explore the gardens

Artificial rock grottoes were a feature of late-19th-century gardens. James Pulham invented a way of creating large blocks out of lime mortar poured over brick and rubble – a cheaper...

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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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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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Highlights of the House

Where else can you find a French Renaissance château, inspired by those in the Loire valley, built by a Rothschild in the 19th century, and filled with royal treasures and...

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Aviary

The numbers of Rothschild mynah in the wild fell to just six birds in 2001. In 2011, four females bred at Waddesdon were sent to Bali to improve the gene...

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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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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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History of the house

His widow, Dorothy, oversaw the opening of the house to the public in 1959 and chaired the management committee until her death in 1988. Shortly before her death, she began...

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Bird conservation

The Rothschild Mynah Conservation Project was set up by the Begawan Foundation in 1999 and Waddesdon’s Aviary conservation fund has supported the project since 2012. The species is classified as...

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Groups & travel trade

    We are accepting standard admission bookings for groups of 15 or more where these comply with government rulings and can be managed on site while respecting social distancing...

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Art in the garden

...the palace of the Dukes of Parma.Whether visiting in person or remotely you can now take an online walk around Waddesdon with our first interactive trail. Explore our Pulham rockwork...

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National Trust members

...for visitor, staff and volunteer safety. There is no cut off time for online booking on Waddesdon's ticketing website, or you may book on your own smartphone on arrival. Timed...

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For families

...Download the sensory map PDF (3mb)> Try out the sensory map online> we have a woodchip pathway which takes you to and from the car park and because of the...

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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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Grounds

Map Explore the gardens Aviary Garden walks Windmill Hill Flint House (not yet done) Seasonal show See how the colours change in the gardens all year round in our image...

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Pulham rockwork

...them at Sandringham, closely followed by Baron Ferdinand at Waddesdon. The firm closed on the outbreak of World War II, in 1939. You can visit www.pulham.org.uk to find out more....

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Accessibility

Access house floor plan PDF (756kb)>Kids - My visit check list PDF (2mb)>Free shuttle bus tickets for Blue Badge holders and their carers must be booked in advance with your...

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Sunday Lunch

...Book online A Grounds or House admission ticket is required for each person having Sunday lunch. Reserve a table with a £10 deposit per person when booking your tickets online....

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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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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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Spooky Afternoon Tea

Book now Afternoon teas can be pre-booked online for both children and adults. Child spooky tea £15.50 Adult spooky tea £22.50 Sparkling spooky tea £27 Normal grounds admission applies. Book...

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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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For teachers

Teachers' Forum We are setting up a teachers’ forum to help guide the future of education at Waddesdon Manor. We are looking for teachers who are passionate about learning outside...

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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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Premium parking

Premium parking costs £30 per vehicle. Please note that this car park is not where we advise Blue Badge or disabled visitors to park as it is further to walk...

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The Rothschilds at Waddesdon

From their origins in Frankfurt’s Jewish ghetto, the Rothschilds became the most powerful banking family of the 19th century. The five brothers, symbolised by the five arrows on the coat...

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Gardens-old

Glimpse the gardens on film Watch this short video to see stunning highlights of the gardens at Waddesdon including the Aviary, Parterre, sculpture and carpet bedding throughout the changing of...

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Aviary garden

Aviary Glade This part of the garden is a beautiful wide open space, perfect for picnics and family fun. We also hold some of our larger events in Aviary Glade,...

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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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Visitors with visual impairments

...requirements. We advise you use our shuttle bus from the fountain to the Stables reflect and roam sensory map – download before your visit or use the online trail. Something...

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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

...your visit we recommend you download our grounds map before visiting or use our online Google map to navigate while you’re here. Download map >If you have pre-booked tickets, bring...

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Visitors with hearing impairments

...requirements. We advise you use our shuttle bus from the fountain to the Stables reflect and roam sensory map – download before your visit or use the online trail. Something...

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Visitors with mobility impairments

...the online trail. Something that can be enjoyed by everyone, the sensory map explores nature through senses such as touch, smell, sound and sight. The map unlocks Waddesdon’s landscapes and...

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Rainy day activities

Things to see & do indoors on your visit Behind-the-scenes tours for kids Exclusively for kids we run behind the scenes tours of the house and aviary. Discover Waddesdon's secrets...

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Accessibility for families

...older children. Access is included in your grounds ticket. Discover the playground> reflect and roam sensory map - download before your visit or use the online trail. Something that can...

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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

Leisure and tourism A whole day workshop, with a tour of the house, looking at how Waddesdon functions as a major tourist attraction. There's a chance to look at how...

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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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Chilli Fest

Turn up the heat at our annual Chilli festival taking place in the Manor gardens set against the backdrop of the North Front of the Manor. With handpicked exhibitors, all...

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Open Furniture Month

Protected from light and dust, ordinarily Waddesdon’s furniture remains closed. Throughout June, join us as doors and drawers are pulled open to reveal seldom-seen interiors, offering the opportunity to view...

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Adventure Cinema

Immerse yourself in the magic of the movies and have the time of your life with your friends and loved ones. All you have to do is buy a ticket,...

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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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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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Waddesdon on film

Stories from Waddesdon Manor - The Art Fund with Josie Long > See some of our favourites below or explore our Youtube channel to find more. Waddesdon on YouTube...

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Awards

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

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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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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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Fun for families online

Share your creations with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WaddesdonOnlineLooking for some ideas and inspiration while children are away from school? Our learning resources are fun...

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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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THE COLLECTION

Waddesdon was built between 1874 and 1889 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. He wanted a French Renaissance-style château, typical of the Loire valley, but with 18th-century interiors to house his...

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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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Wine Cellars

Bordeaux was exporting its red wine as early as the 13th century. Large quantities were sent to England, where the wine was known as claret. By the early 1700s wines...

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Delivery & returns

...us to ensure you are refunded for it or a replacement is sent. Returns address: Waddesdon Online Shop Returns Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon HP18 0JH Email onlineshop@waddesdon.org.uk Telephone Number 01296 653238...

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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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History of the Manor Kitchen online exhibition

The main kitchen formed part of a wider complex of domestic areas, including a larder, confectionery room, stillroom and scullery. In the basement below was a bake house, butcher’s shop,...

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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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Waddeson Estate privacy policy

...your experience of the website. For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the above websites tell you how to remove...

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Accessibility & cookies

...We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability of www.waddesdon.org.uk and in doing so adhere to many of the available standards and guidelines. This website endeavours to conform...

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Waddesdon Archive

...Israel to the history of the art market. The collections are in the process of being catalogued and finding aids are being made available online as they are completed. There...

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Tableaux de la révolution

...Les images de la Révolution française: actes du colloque des 25-26-27 oct. 1985, (Paris: Publications de la Sorbonne, 1988). Key Websites: http://catalogue.bnf.fr http://www.britishmuseum.org http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/imaging/home.html http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/french/marandet/ Each of the two doctoral...

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Theatres of Life

...Louvre, Paris, 1989.  Our catalogue can be viewed online which is very valuable as these drawings are rarely on display. Read more about the history of the collection below or...

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Summer Fest Trader Pack

...  Apply for a shopping pitch in the Aviary Garden Online application form> View the style guide>   Apply for a food pitch on the North Front Online application form>...

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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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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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Press

Media Officer Tel: 01296 653231...

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Website terms & conditions

This legal notice applies to the entire contents of the website under the domain name http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/ and to any correspondence between you and us and to any newsletters or publications...

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‘Winter Woodland’ Schools Christmas Photography Competition

...out walking with your camera keep turning around and see what is happening behind you. It might just be THE shot! Don’t forget… Always follow the Countryside Code! www.adamhollier.co.ukTo take...

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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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Rothschild Foundation Privacy Policy

...to our newsletter. We use the information collected from the website to improve the way we deliver information online. The use of your information may involve sharing the information with...

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Christmas shopping

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Press releases

Catherine Goodman: Do You Remember Me... Waddesdon Spring and Summer 2023 gardens programme Waddesdon offers more Buckinghamshire schools the chance to visit for free - Schools Access Fund Joana Vasconcelos:...

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Bees at Waddesdon

...a type of oil that is rich in omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9, allowing our honey to burst with Waddesdon goodness. Waddesdon's echium honey is available online and in the Waddesdon...

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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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Welcome to Winter Light

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Audio Sculpture Trail Instructions

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Waddesdon local residents

...please buy a timed ticket online with your grounds timed admission to free entry to ticketed outdoor events like cinema evenings Please respect Waddesdon's care for the Grounds: Do not...

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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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Winter Light at Waddesdon

Take an enchanted journey through Waddesdon's gardens awash with colour and dazzling illuminations. As twilight falls, see the Manor aglow with magical displays, walk light trails around the gardens and...

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Welcome to Chilli Fest

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Caring for the collection

Light is the collection’s biggest enemy – fading the textiles, furniture and paintings. Miss Alice installed blinds and covers to limit light exposure and forbade unnecessary handling of objects. Even...

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About us

Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in...

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Events Trader Pack

...success of all our events so our marketing team work hard to get the message out through flyers distributed in their 1000s, outdoor posters, online ads and radio advertising. On...

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Welcome to Christmas

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Smartify at Waddesdon

Smartify is built in partnership with international museums, to provide a gallery guide like never before. In A Rothschild Treasury you can now curate your very own collection from the...

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Picturing the Past

...some point a door was introduced and the cast iron equipment removed. Scars from the fittings are visible in the floor. Back to History of the Manor Kitchen online exhibition>...

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Maurice Tissot

...in an air-tight tin so as to preserve its aroma.’ Following his retirement Dorothy continued to visit Tissot at his London home.Back to History of the Manor Kitchen online exhibition>...

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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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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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Filming at Waddesdon

...(Monday or Tuesday), and is subject to availability and advance permissions. Please complete the enquiry form for more information. Online Image library and Copyright Thousands of images of objects, architectural...

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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

...about bookings made online enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk Comments and feedback feedback@waddesdon.org.ukHead of Learning Sarah Dewberry, telephone: 01296 653262 or email: sarah.dewberry@waddesdon.org.uk Head of Public Events Marie Stewart, telephone: 01296 653230 or email:...

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Research & publications

Theatres of life This catalogue accompanies the first ever loan exhibition of drawings from Waddesdon Manor. The drawings are among the least-known aspect of Waddesdon’s collection. View the catalogue >...

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Waddesdon Pathways

...for meetings online and in person through the application process. This year long programme provides accommodation on site at a low service level cost to ensure that this programme is...

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Trade cards

...you to some of the catalogue and advanced search fields and explains how they work and what sort of information they contain. Remember that although on-line catalogues appear to mechanise...

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Notes for editors

...it is the quality of these wines that makes the shop truly unique. Waddesdon’s distinctive products and an extensive range of Rothschild wines are also available online.Tel: 01296 653231 press@waddesdon.org.uk...

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Joshua Reynolds digital trail

Reynolds was born in Plympton, Devon, the son of a fellow of Balliol College, Oxford and Master of Plympton Grammar School. He began an apprenticeship with Thomas Hudson (1701-1779) in...

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Welcome to Waddesdon

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Afternoon tea

...season, we offer afternoon teas from Wed - Sat. Book online to reserve a table with a £10 deposit per person. Book afternoon tea with your admission ticketWe also have...

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Explore the archive

...proportion of Waddesdon's archive collections are online, but more information is being added on a regular basis. Please email the team to make an appointment or to discuss your research...

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Waddesdon Manor note cards by Katherine Jones

Illustrations exclusively for Waddesdon Manor by Katherine Jones. Katherine is an award-winning artist and architect based in Cardiff. www.katherinemgjones.com   Card and paper envelope both recycled. Standard cards – A6...

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Wedding Cake tea towel by Katherine Jones

The Wedding Cake by Joana Vasconcelos was illustrated exclusively for Waddesdon Manor by Katherine Jones. Katherine is an award-winning artist and architect based in Cardiff. www.katherinemgjones.com   80% recycled cotton,...

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Wedding Cake prints by Katherine Jones

The Wedding Cake by Joana Vasconcelos was illustrated exclusively for Waddesdon Manor by Katherine Jones. Katherine is an award-winning artist and architect based in Cardiff. www.katherinemgjones.com   Prints come mounted...

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Waddesdon Manor prints by Katherine Jones

Illustrations exclusively for Waddesdon Manor by Katherine Jones. Katherine is an award-winning artist and architect based in Cardiff. www.katherinemgjones.com   Mounted prints are packaged in plastic-free, recyclable packaging. Large unmounted...

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Wedding Cake note cards and postcards by Katherine Jones

The Wedding Cake by Joana Vasconcelos was illustrated exclusively for Waddesdon Manor by Katherine Jones. Katherine is an award-winning artist and architect based in Cardiff. www.katherinemgjones.com   Card and paper...

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

Château Léoube are producers of arguably the finest Provence wines money can buy. Their range is as beautiful as the vineyards that produce them. Situated on schist and clay soils...

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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

...From online sculpture and tree trails, to short films and blog posts many of you enjoyed Waddesdon’s beautiful gardens from the comfort of your home. Discover the gardens online> Over...

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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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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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Getting pupils online

...go online to access schoolwork. This funding was targeted at children from Year 3 to Year 11. Spotting a gap for younger children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2...

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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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5 ways to enjoy autumn at Waddesdon

...online trail Read more about why we cover our sculptures in the winter 2. Tree-mendous trees The grounds are full of special trees which come into spectacular colour at this...

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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

...our online trail> (Please note that the pair of Lafite candelabras by Joana Vasconcelos have been moved from the North Front for conservation) 2. Tree-mendous trees The grounds are full...

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6 ways to engage with nature

...of wellbeing. As a partner garden we’ve reflected on how you can enjoy our gardens in person or online to get your daily dose. 1. Take a moment to unwind...

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Tremendous trees online trail

Whether visiting in person or remotely you can now take an online walk around Waddesdon with our interactive trail. Developed to sit directly on our website you need no app...

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Share your best shots

...don’t see. We would love to see and showcase your pictures of Waddesdon online, so others can enjoy your artistic shots as much as we do. To have your work...

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Waddesdon wine to your door

The Waddesdon online shop is bursting with a range of exceptional quality wines handpicked by our resident wine expert. With prices currently starting at £8.75 choices range from the affordable...

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Meet Waddesdon's Makers

...difficult, but I’m very pleased with the end product. Products can be purchased in store and online at www.waddesdon.org.uk/shop from 16 May 2019, following a display at Thomas Goode’s Bond...

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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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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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From The Met to Waddesdon

...million annually —making it the second most highly attended art museum in the world, after the Louvre. Online, the website has audience of over 30 million visitors with tens of...

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Summer shopping at Waddesdon

...and spirits and our exclusive gins. Visit us, or even browse our online shop, and take home a piece for your own collection. Come and explore our online shop here>...

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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

...serving hatch, tiled walls, ovens and extraction vent. Explore the history of the Manor Kitchen in an online exhibition curated by Waddesdon’s Assistant Curator, Michael Shrive Manor Kitchen online exhibition>...

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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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Conserving the Dubois desk

...in the conservation of 18th-century French furniture, to conserve the piece. You can see the conservation process and the cabinet being reinstalled to the Morning Room in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1osN2ipb5Gg&t=9s...

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5 top tips for decorating your Christmas tree

...with a wide variety of clients and projects they deliver bespoke site specific seasonal decoration and immersive installation designs to delight and inspire audiences. Details can be found at www.janelebon.com...

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Celebrating Waddesdon's women

...Find out more about these Rothschild women> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twJcIB_yr54 Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France, used this exquisite writing table at the Petit Trianon, the small palace she retreated to, from Versailles. The...

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Golden Mede show home open

...please go to www.own-home.org.uk Come and visit the stunning show home> Golden Mede marketing and sales website> Read more about the Golden Mede project in our blog, from June 2017>...

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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

...of the butterfly inspired artworks translated into fine china and matched directly with custom made seating upholstery. © Richard Young Explore the full Mary Katrantzou collection for Waddesdon online >...

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Votes for Waddesdon Women?

...home, but wider research may help shine a little light on these matters. Studying the London Electoral registers – available online via Ancestry while the Buckinghamshire ones are not –...

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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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A letter from Hannah Rothschild

...many hundreds of thousands of online followers. I am indebted to the people who work and volunteer at Waddesdon to make it one of the most visited and beloved houses...

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Valentines Day Gifts 2024

...who deserve a treat Discover our online shop with a range of local produce like our Honey Collection gift box. Make their day a little bit sweeter with our two...

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

...fantastic collaborations and events that they have lined up for the year ahead!” You can find out more about Chiltern Music Therapy on their website. Check out their website online...

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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

...or our Tea Time Box which is the perfect gift for a tea and chocolate lover. Shop online or visit our Gift & Wine shop on your visit. Book your...

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Waddesdon Christmas Gift Guide 2022

Shop online or if you’re visiting us, head to the Gift & Wine shop at the Manor or the pop-up Christmas shop at the Stables for unique presents and beautiful...

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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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Beautiful books and bindings

...read the manuscript online via The British Library > The Coronation of Anne of Brittany, c. 1504 Waddesdon also has a number of illuminated manuscripts, collected by Baron Edmond de...

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Top ten must-see pieces in Waddesdon’s collection

...the Long Gallery at the Louvre. Many objects are not displayed because of their fragile nature, but you can search online to discover more. Explore the collection Book House tickets...

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

...and since the start of the pandemic Hector’s House have seen a significant increase in their work. The charity’s online resources, such as the Library of Calm, helplines and meditation...

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Rothschild Foundation launches new grants programme to help local communities

...million annually. • Funding is available for projects, organisational core costs and some capital expenditure. • Applications should be submitted using the online application form on the Rothschild Foundation website....

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A flavourful insight into wine terminology

...This simply describes what you can taste. Browse our professionally chosen selection of wines on our online shop Find out more about wine at Waddesdon and experience it in person...

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Tulip mania at Waddesdon

...with local schools will become a regular Waddesdon event. Explore our gardens online > Tulip species used in the Aviary Garden: Tulipa ‘Albert Heijn’ (Fosteriana – April, pink flowers), Tulipa...

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GDPR – 18th century style

...our not so distant past. The interior revealed: Roll-top desk, Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), c.1775, acc. 2544 See Riesener’s Roll Top Desk, c.1775, Tower Drawing Room in our collection online >...

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A Waddesdon Christmas, through a blogger's eyes

...markets in medieval villages in the snow. But if, like me, you’re a little bit broke due to fatal combination of an unfortunate online shopping habit and moving into an...

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Butrint: preserving a historic site

...an online archive, which will be easily accessible and a primary and straightforward source of information for archaeologists. Excavation at the Triconch Palace Butrint (c) Butrint Foundation Archive My desire...

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Taste before you buy

...up talking with Nick Coffer here. If you fancy trying the Housekeeper’s Damson Gin Nick enthused about, you can buy one of the limited edition bottles from our online shop....

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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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Waddesdon's lost glasshouses

...honey. Local produce, including sparkling wines, gins, ales, cheeses, chutneys and preserves, are created exclusively for Waddesdon and are available on the online shop. Written by Garden Historian, Sophie Piebenga...

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Launching our geocache trail

...you can leave a message online on geocaching.com. Geocaches can come in all shapes & sizes! The last find on Waddesdon’s geocaching trail will be a treasure box. You will...

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Waddesdon's Christmas Fair gift guide

...on the go, from Bags of Style UK (here from the 11 – 15 December) A silver plated leaf on a necklace by Ikigai A pilsner with character, exclusively online...

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Object in focus – Renaissance basil pot

...of tin-glazed earthenware alongside many other treasures from 16th and 17th-century Europe. Read more about the object in our online collection here > Read more about acceptance in lieu >...

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Beautiful backdrops for your virtual meetings

...spectacular Waddesdon backgrounds with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use #WaddesdonOnline. Dining Room Looking for the wow factor? Arguably the most opulent room in the Manor is the...

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Sculpture walk with the expert

Since the Renaissance, art collectors brought back copies of Greek and Roman sculptures from their Grand Tour travels, to display their taste and classical knowledge. Baron Ferdinand used 18th-century sculpture...

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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

...display, A Rothschild Treasury, which celebrates the magnificence of the Kunstkammer, and the family’s passion for collecting. A unique link to join the zoom online talk will be emailed 24...

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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

Like other members of his family, Ferdinand de Rothschild kept ‘exotic’ animals in the gardens at Waddesdon. They included mostly birds and waterfowl, but also kangaroos, emus and deer. The...

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

Many of us have turned to board games as a lockdown pastime but this is nothing new, people have been playing them for hundreds of years. Eighteenth-century print publishers saw...

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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!

The successful Victorian landscaping firm of James Pulham & Son carried out much work at Waddesdon during the 1880s and 1890s. The creation of extensive artificial rockwork along the North...

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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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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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Spring colour in the gardens

The focus of the tour will be the magnificent display of 32,500 tulips, planted in the formal bedding around the Aviary in 2019, and sadly seen by no one but...

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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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Designing your planting for 2021

Packed full of easy-to-follow principles and techniques the talk will equip you to assess your current plantings, plan new or integrated plantings, grow a host of species from seed and...

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

Alice de Rothschild was a member of the immensely rich European banking family of that name. Brought up on the continent, she developed Eythrope, the Buckinghamshire estate adjacent to her...

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Waddesdon and the First World War

In January 1914 Miss Alice de Rothschild wrote to her Head Gardener about preparations for the summer at Waddesdon, by the end of the year the country was at war...

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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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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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Halloween

New for 2021, enjoy a fantastical immersive safari experience throughout October half-term as well as more traditional spooky treats to tickle your tastebuds.Head down Miss Alice's Drive and encounter magical...

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Icon's Dynamic Objects Group short talks

The series begins on Mon 12 April 2021, 6-7.30pm with six, ten-minute talks on clocks, watches, automata, mechanical music and more. Speakers Jonathan Betts - Preserving the Waddesdon Elephant The...

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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: Secrets of the cellar

Join us for a live virtual wine tasting in the cellars at Waddesdon Manor. Led by Peter Tompkins who manages Waddesdon’s unique wine shop and tutored tastings, and Andrew Bloomer...

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dazzle@Waddesdon

From dusk each day during the festive season the outside of the house is bathed in light while the 'Lafite' candlestick sculptures by Joana Vasconcelos are lit from within. The...

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Helen & Douglas House - Garden of Memories

...you love.Helen & Douglas House helps local families cope with the challenges of looking after a terminally ill baby or child who will die prematurely. Find out more here https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/about-us/...

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Open Air Cinema with The Luna Cinema

...to book please visit www.thelunacinema.com please note that assistance dogs only are allowed at this event the event will always go ahead in the event of bad weather. Please check...

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Race for Life

...the most of the beautiful grounds and giving you a chance to see the manor in all its glory as you run, jog or walk your 5k. Register at www.raceforlife.org...

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Waddesdon Country Show

This Saturday, spend a day in the great outdoors with the Waddesdon Country Show, hosted by Aylesbury Young Farmers’ Club. There will be lots of fun attractions for all the...

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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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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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Virtual Tasting: A Feast of Summer Wines

Join us for a live virtual wine tasting in the cellars at Waddesdon Manor. Led by experts from Waddesdon’s wine team, Andrew Bloomer and Ollie Waddon. You will be guided...

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Virtual Tasting: Gold Medal Winners

...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 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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Housekeeping Then and Now

Find out what happens behind closed doors during the five months we're not open. Jane Finch, our Head Steward, explains and demonstrates the techniques used to clean and care for...

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The Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Great British Dog Walk 2024

Enjoy Waddesdon whilst helping Hearing Dogs breed, train and provide life changing Hearing Dogs for deaf people throughout the UK. Hearing Dogs help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect...

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Food Village

A village of wooden chalets at the side of the Manor will be selling delicious hot food this festive season. From artisan pizzas to gourmet burgers, feast on festive delights...

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Spencer House Talk: trompe l’oeil and mural artist Alan Dodd

Wall painting has provided a popular and highly imaginative means of architectural embellishment throughout design history, from prehistoric cave paintings to Renaissance frescos and the curious ‘Ruin Rooms’ popular in...

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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe

On 4 July, enjoy the quintessential summer concert experience at Waddesdon as two of the greatest voices in the world, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, perform live within our picturesque...

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An Evening with Michael Bublé

Spend 'An Evening with Michael Bublé' and enjoy his world-class showmanship in an open air concert at Waddesdon on 2 July 2022. With four Grammy awards and over 75 million...

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McFly

Join us on 3 July 2022 and enjoy an incredible evening of music as McFly perform live at Waddesdon with special guests The Feeling. With seven UK number-one singles, six...

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Tears for Fears

See one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s, Tears for Fears, live in concert at Waddesdon in July 2022 with special guests The Brand New Heavies. Celebrating the...

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Bucks County Groups end of season concert

The three top ensembles in the county, Bucks County Youth Orchestra, Bucks Youth Wind Ensemble and Voice Bucks County Youth Choir perform an outstanding programme of high-quality repertoire, having just...

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Pop Up Festival of children's literature

...the Rothschild Foundation. Find out more about Pop Up Projects: www.pop-up.org.uk Programme Thur 19 Aug 2021 Jessica Spanyol - 10am & 1:30pm Jessica is the writer and illustrator of the...

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Winter Light

See the gardens awash with colour and dazzling light displays. Go an enchanted journey with a light art trail, sequenced projections on the Manor’s façade and woodland lantern trail, with...

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Watercolour Course: Beginners and Improvers

Learn how to draw and paint using watercolour during this three day course in the beautiful setting of Waddesdon Manor. This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour; it...

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Watercolours Autumn Nature Workshop

...for learners who have previous experience and those who have some knowledge of working with the medium. To book contact 01296 382403 or go to www.adultlearningbc.ac.uk. Use course code: DRPA022-2324-1OF-A...

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Waddesdon Imaginarium

Watch as the Manor comes to life both inside and out, in a new light and sound show created by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Celebrating the art...

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An Enchanted Menagerie, in the house

While Waddesdon’s main rooms are ‘put to bed’ for cleaning and conservation, parts of the House are opened specially for Christmas, with decorations that celebrate the weird and wonderful animals...

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Mother's Day Weekend

Enjoy time with family as you explore at Waddesdon. Step inside the richly-decorated house filled with treasures and wander the gardens bursting into life with thousands of spring bulbs. Make...

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Mothering Sunday at the Five Arrows

Starters Braised beef nugget Mustard Mayonnaise. Gherkin Hot or chilled pea and mint soup Lemon creme fraiche Tomato Salad Goats cheese, black olive, basil Waddesdon gin gravadlax Sour cream, chives,...

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men - Macbeth

...local, British cheeses and charcuteries served with breads, crackers, olives and pickles, plus a homemade sweet treat dessert pot. Book online with your tickets shuttle buses begin when the car...

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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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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

...of wine which should easily suffice 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...

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The Lord Chamberlain's Men: As You Like It

...pickles, plus a homemade sweet treat dessert pot. Book online with your tickets Important things to know shuttle buses begin when the car park opens and will stop running during...

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The Tales of Peter Rabbit

...British cheeses and charcuteries served with breads, crackers, olives and pickles, plus a homemade sweet treat dessert pot. Book online with your tickets Important things to know shuttle buses begin...

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The War of the Worlds

...pot. Book online with your tickets Important things to know shuttle buses begin when the car park opens and will stop running during the performance. If you need to return...

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Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

We recommend booking all afternoon teas in advance through our online booking system.Treat mum to a sumptuous afternoon tea, with a selection of savoury treats and sweet fancies. Created in-house...

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Colourscape

Important things to know: Tickets may be booked online or on the day of your visit at the Welcome Pavilion Admission is for up to 30 minutes in Colourscape. Please...

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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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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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Tasting of Rothschild Classics from Bordeaux

One of our most popular events returns for a third year. This informal tasting will showcase eight classic Rothschild wines from Chateaux across the region - including the four main...

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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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Gustave Moreau: curator-led online tour

Gustave Moreau (1826-98) is one of the most brilliant and influential artists associated with the French Symbolist movement. This exhibition reveals his illustrations of Jean de La Fontaine’s Fables, some...

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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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Creatures & Creations

...carriage. Key links www.platon-socos.com www.saatchiart.com/platwnhHis reputation and knowledge in the scientific community was so great that many newly discovered creatures and plants, from fleas to giraffes, were subsequently named after...

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A Rothschild Treasury

Accessibility Please see our accessibility pages if you wish to visit this exhibition and have a mobility requirement>The Rothschilds were, and continue to be, active in sponsoring archaeological excavations. Following...

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Exhibition tour: Roses from my Garden, with Nick Knight

Nick Knight’s constant desire to experiment, push boundaries and challenge his audience has led him to take up a new subject, the classic rose – but expressed in an entirely...

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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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Imagine...Lace at Waddesdon

...a multi-faceted approach to lace, seeing it as an art form for the 21st century. For more information about these organisations see www.laceguild.org, www.thelacesociety.org.uk and www.ringoftatters.org.uk Download accompanying exhibition leaflet...

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A Closer Look: Spotlight on French Royal Furniture by Jean-Henri Riesener

Each of the three Riesener chests of drawers in our exhibition is richly decorated with colourful marquetry (designs made with wood veneers) depicting flowers and trophies and geometric patterns, and...

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Kate Malone: Inspired by Waddesdon

Kate Malone, one of the UK’s leading ceramic artists, exhibits new work inspired by the gardens, collections and archive at Waddesdon. She has drawn inspiration from many elements of the...

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Bruce Munro, Field of Light

Field of Light returns in a new form and location, to celebrate 25 years since its conception. Munro and his team have ‘planted’ 9,000 slender stems crowned with radiant frosted-glass...

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Nick Knight: Roses from my Garden

...rose, and in some cases as they start to decay. Find out more about Nick Knight>Check our online shop for exclusive jigsaws, greetings cards and postcards designed by Nick Knight...

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Rascal Shadows

...subtle interventions will appeal to anyone who would like an alternative, magical perspective on Waddesdon’s collection and history. Download exhibition leaflet PDF (851kb) Camera obscura created by Tony Willett, www.amazingcameraobscura.co.uk...

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Spencer House Talk: Adam Lowe of Factum Foundation about Digital Technology and Art History

This talk coincides with the exhibition Madame de Pompadour in the Frame at Waddesdon (23 May to 27 October 2019). François Boucher’s famous portrait of Madame de Pompadour (1756) is...

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Jane Wildgoose: Beyond all price

...with a strong appeal to the senses and the imagination, underpinned by detailed research and thorough knowledge of the history of collecting. For more information about Jane’s work see http://www.janewildgoose.co.uk/index.html...

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'Renaissance Museum'

The Smoking Room, Billiard Room and corridor in between were decorated in the French Renaissance style, in contrast to the 18th-century French character of the rest of the house. The...

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Predators and Prey: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel

...and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Archaeological Center. For more information about the excavation of the Lod mosaic see www.lodmosaic.org The Lod Mosaic was on loan from the Israel Antiquities Authority...

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Simon Periton: Resistance is Fertile

...and artefacts that form the house’s collection (and its many collections within a collection). It’s a complete experience that you immerse yourself in.” Read more about Periton’s work here http://www.sadiecoles.com/artists/periton...

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Mary Katrantzou, inspired by Waddesdon, in conversation

Inspired by Walter Rothschild’s spectacular collection of natural history and in collaboration with the Natural History Museum at Tring, London's celebrated fashion designer, Mary Katrantzou has used her unique aesthetic...

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Collecting Stories: Private Worlds to Public Spaces

...of information relating to publically accessible collections including online data from Waddesdon’s current catalogue. This exhibition shows these and other examples for five different Rothschild collectors and their houses in...

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Power & Portraiture: painting at the court of Elizabeth I

...these two Elizabethan portraits. Watch Hilliard's portraits 'in greate'; a discovery? Read 'A radical new look at the greatest of Elizabethan artists', Apollo online Read 'Her Majesty's Picture', British Museum...

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Reynolds at Waddesdon: A Trail

...Also explore Waddesdon's digital trail that celebrates the 14 Reynolds paintings in the collection, providing you with additional information and an online immersive experience for each painting. Reynolds digital trail...

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