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Explore the gardens

...small lakes interconnected by Pulham rockwork, waterfalls, cascades and paths, and a lake with rare water fowl, it can be visited during special tours or pre-booked tours. Water Garden Walk...

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Highlights of the House

...from Parisian houses of the 1700s. Here in the Green Boudoir they are carved with dragons, butterflies and monkeys imitating humans.The marvellous mechanical elephant, whose parts move while it plays,...

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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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Aviary

...painter.Aviaries were an important part of many Rothschild gardens all over Europe in the 19th century. This followed a custom established by rulers and noblemen from the late 1600s, when...

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Education Group Membership

...entry to National Trust properties during published opening times. See a selection of local properties you can visit below.Keep up to date with the latest news and events from our...

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Bird conservation

...highest danger of extinction in the wild. Waddesdon has bred these birds since 1971 and in 2011 four females, along with 16 other birds from the European Endangered Species Programme,...

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Groups & travel trade

...including Lafite, Vasconcelos’ magnificent sculpture in the form of two giant candlesticks made of wine bottles. Tours available Summer 2024, normal grounds admission applies. To enquire about booking or if...

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History of the house

...laid in 1877 and six years later the land had been transformed into a beautiful landscape by planting mature trees, bringing in the water supply from Aylesbury and removing 30...

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Bringing your dog

...your understanding and co-operation.Winter garden walk 25 minutes Difficulty: 2 wellies Buggy friendly, dog friendly Starting point: The Stables Look out for: The Aviary, Cherry Trees, Hellebores, Tay bridge Use...

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Pulham rockwork

...to transform the land around his new manor into the magnificent grounds we see today. Pulham were already a well-established and highly regarded firm of landscape gardeners, especially skilled in...

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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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The Rothschilds at Waddesdon

...estate at Eythrope to her great-nephew James de Rothschild (1878-1957) of Paris. He was Mathilde’s grandson and his mother was Alice’s favourite niece. James married an Englishwoman, Dorothy Pinto, and...

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Art in the garden

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

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Accessibility

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

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Gardens-old

...the seasons.Glimpse the gardens on film The gardens were the vision of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, who created the Manor at the end of the 19th century. What began as...

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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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Premium parking

...to blue gates. These will open automatically when you approach them. This exit takes you onto the A41 a little further west in the village of Waddesdon. Turn left for...

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Chilli Fest

...Throughout the weekend you can also enjoy live music, family fun and children's activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the gardens. Don't miss the chance to enjoy...

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Open Furniture Month

...pulled open to reveal seldom-seen interiors, offering the opportunity to view Waddesdon’s remarkable furniture in a new way. This year, Staff and Volunteers have selected some of their favourite pieces....

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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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The Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Great British Dog Walk 2024

...such as the oven timer and baby monitor. They also offer a wide range of personalised hearing support services that address the needs of individuals plus partners, family and friends,...

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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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Wine Cellars

...from the several thousand produced in the region. These top wines were divided into five classes or growths (crus in French).The vaults at Waddesdon hold 15,000 bottles of historic wines,...

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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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Explore Waddesdon's gardens online

...next call. Download your background> When the gardens are open we dedicate a particular area as a 'Silent Space' every day in order to escape the hustle and bustle of...

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Waddeson Estate privacy policy

...contractors, agents and professional advisors of The Waddesdon Estate, fraud prevention agencies, and other carefully selected organisations. Written agreement exists between The Waddesdon Estate and such parties that there must...

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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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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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Press releases

...Launch Michael Eden: Form & Transform The Silver Caesars at Waddesdon Manor Press releases 2017 Waddesdon Imaginarium, Guildhall School of Music & Drama Electric Menagerie, Lauren Booth Glorious Years: French...

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Accessibility & cookies

...to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore...

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Shop terms & conditions

...for all current prices. Please note prices issued in the latest price list or on our website supersede any prices set out in these terms and conditions if they are...

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Waddesdon Archive

...We allow digital photography for research purposes on the completion of copyright declaration. The archives are housed at Windmill Hill on the Waddesdon Estate not at Waddesdon Manor. Before you...

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Website terms & conditions

...accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in relation to the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales....

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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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‘Winter Woodland’ Schools Christmas Photography Competition

...enhancement. You can enter images that have had spots, scratches or other blemishes removed. You can have worked on the colour or enhanced the image for the sake of the...

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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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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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THE COLLECTION

...collections: magnificent English 18th-century portraits by artists like Gainsborough and Reynolds, as well as French 18th-century boiseries, Savonnerie carpets, tapestries, furniture, Sèvres ceramics, books, Dutch Old Master paintings and Renaissance...

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About us

...From Baron Ferdinand and Miss Alice’s extensive landscaping, to the recent recreation of the Millenium Avenue, discover how members of the Rothschild family have enhanced the surrounding estate. Explore Waddesdon's...

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Caring for the collection

...rules formed the basis for the National Trust’s conservation guidelines. Today, a team of ten dedicated stewards and conservation cleaners care for the Collection. The daily cleaning for presentation to...

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Welcome to Chilli Fest

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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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El Senyal Negre 2017, D.O. Terra Alta Spain

...two prevailing winds: the Cierzo blowing from the interior and the more humid Garbí coming from the Mediterranean – these influences help to reduce yields and produce fruit-forward concentrated grapes....

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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 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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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 note cards and postcards by Katherine Jones

...artist and architect based in Cardiff. www.katherinemgjones.com   Card and paper envelope both recycled (envelope not included with postcards). Standard cards – A6 size Square – 140x140mm Postcards – 120x170mm...

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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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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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Conserving the Dubois desk

...in the 19th century had been degrading, resulting in all of the lacquer, a mixture of 17th-century Japanese lacquer and 18th-century French imitation lacquer, being covered in an unsightly pattern...

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5 top tips for decorating your Christmas tree

...the string often supplied. 5. Work in triangles to space and balance decorations effectively. Jane Le Bon Creative is an International Design and Styling company for Events, Media, Retail and...

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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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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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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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Celebrating Waddesdon's women

...more about Miss Alice> Sculpture of Ceres in the garden The gardens are accented with many 18th-century sculptures including several of Roman goddesses. This sculpture, a copy of an Hellenistic...

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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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Halloween

...will be there to answer questions and if you're very lucky, you may even get a close encounter with one of the fantastical creatures themselves. The performance continues after the...

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Race for Life

Join Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Waddesdon Manor. Adult: £15.99 Children: £11 Young Adult: £15.99 Under 6 entry (Girls and boys): free and no registration neededYou don’t have...

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Helen & Douglas House - Garden of Memories

...the stunning Garden of Memories. Dedicate a butterfly to someone you love.Helen & Douglas House helps local families cope with the challenges of looking after a terminally ill baby or...

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Open Air Cinema with The Luna Cinema

...extravagant parties, stunning visuals, and a star-studded cast, Baz Luhrmann does what he does best and transports us into a world of glitz and glamour. Running time: 2hr 32 min...

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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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Spring colour in the gardens

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

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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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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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Birds and beasts

...the Rothschild family in the late 19th century. A zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the event. Students: please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk from your academic email to...

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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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Pulham Rocks!

...a huge range of terracotta garden ornaments, the two magnificent vases were recently acquired by Lord Rothschild being good examples of this work. Landscape historian and Waddesdon Gardens’ archivist, Sophie...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pop Up Festival of children's literature

...Clive and Rosa series of picture books. In her session she will share some of her stories and show children how to make their own collage. Ages 5+ James Carter...

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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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Tears for Fears

...this event is organised by Senbla and Waddesdon are only the venue, it is best to direct your enquiry to them. Please contact them here: Senbla > Prices General admission,...

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

...brother Ferdinand’s Waddesdon Manor, as ‘a showpiece’ garden. She also had a large property in Grasse, on the French Riviera, where she laid out a garden amongst the olive groves,...

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Michael Ball and Alfie Boe

...enquiry to them. Please contact them here: Senbla > Prices General admission, standing, from £60.50 + booking fee Gold circle standing, from £125.50 + booking fee Accessible + carer ticket,...

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

...was built between 1756-1766 for John, first Earl Spencer, who is an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales. The Spencer family last lived in the House in 1926 and since...

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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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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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Butterfly Bimble Walk with Helen & Douglas House

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

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Watercolours Autumn Nature Workshop

This course will look at the fundamentals of watercolour and aims to show you what materials and techniques are needed to start watercolour painting. Learn to understand the exciting and...

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Jewish connections

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

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Waddesdon Imaginarium

...objects, architecture, gardens and history of Waddesdon, be enchanted by roaming porcelain animals, dancing musical clocks, cascades of blooming flowers, fluttering clouds of butterflies and spirited 18th-century portraits. Waddesdon Imaginarium,...

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Housekeeping Then and Now

...explains and demonstrates the techniques used to clean and care for the house and its collections.   Coffee on arrival There's coffee on arrival 30 minutes before the event starts....

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An Enchanted Menagerie, in the house

...of Waddesdon, from an elephant parade inspired by an 18th-century musical automaton to a life-sized zebra and trees decked with colourful birds and mythical beasts. Pick up our free children’s...

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Winter Light

...stroll under the stars beneath magically illuminated tree canopies transformed by moving light and walk through a tunnel of twinkling stars.Tickets & Prices During Winter Light, normal grounds admission applies....

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Watercolour Course: Beginners and Improvers

...are needed to start watercolour painting and understand the exciting and flexible nature of painting with watercolour. Learners will have the chance to explore a variety of approaches, to develop...

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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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Imagine...Lace at Waddesdon

...2014. Imagine...Lace at Waddesdon has been organised by Waddesdon Manor and Lace 21, comprising members from the Lace Guild, the Lace Society and the Ring of Tatters. The group has...

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

...Ulrich Leben and Emily Roy. Palace of Versailles Our display enables visitors to look closely at these splendid pieces and to learn about their design, technical construction and fascinating history....

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Kate Malone: Inspired by Waddesdon

...garden created by Alice de Rothschild in the late 19th century, has been a particular source of inspiration. Short silent film of Kate Malone's inspiration at Waddesdon Follow Kate Malone...

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Bruce Munro, Field of Light

...spheres to populate the Aviary Glade. The spheres, connected via illuminated optical fibre, ‘bloom’ as darkness falls taking visitors on a sensory journey through the gardens. Winter Light 2013 video...

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Teatime Taster: the old Manor Kitchens

When building Waddesdon Manor between 1877 and 1883, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild wanted to ensure his new home provided every comfort and convenience for his fashionable weekend guests. Waddesdon quickly...

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Simon Periton: Resistance is Fertile

...spray-paint on glass, and large-scale architectural commissions in outdoor and indoor contexts. Combining resonances of fin de siècle aestheticism, punk iconography and kitsch, Periton’s sensuous visual language succeeds in being...

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Jane Wildgoose: Beyond all price

...Wildgoose works across a wide range of disciplines exploring the values, narratives, and memories that become attached to remains of all kinds. Whether devising complex cabinets and installations combining hundreds...

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'Renaissance Museum'

...glass cases containing the ‘Renaissance Museum’ were surrounded by textiles, furniture, and other fixtures and furnishings which complemented the richness of Ferdinand’s collection of treasures. Many of these objects are...

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Predators and Prey: A Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel

...in the US and Europe. Found in the remains of what was probably a large villa, the main mosaic panel measures roughly eight metres in length and is in three...

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Rascal Shadows

Inspired by stories of the evacuees who lived here during the Second World War, Jan’s subtle interventions will appeal to anyone who would like an alternative, magical perspective on Waddesdon’s...

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Mary Katrantzou, inspired by Waddesdon, in conversation

...she has used her famous digital trompe l’oeil prints to explore the intricate detail of butterflies and feathers creating designs for both dresses and a product collection of plates, mugs,...

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

...of the portrait back in Baron Ferdinand’s frame, which has been conserved especially for the display. In this talk, Adam Lowe will describe the processes and possibilities of digital recording...

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Waddesdon Manor: Exhibition

Nick Knight: Roses from my Garden

...important Victorian garden, created by four generations of Rothschilds who themselves were passionate about horticulture, and in particular, the rose. Flowers are laden with symbolism, none more so than roses,...

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Waddesdon Manor: Exhibition

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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Waddesdon Manor: Exhibition

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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