Waddesdon Manor

February half-term
Join us for some fun, active goings-on this February half-term.

Winter walks
Wrap up warm, pull on your wellies and brush away the cobwebs with a walk around the gardens.

Volunteer open day
Looking for a new challenge? Find out more about becoming a volunteer at our open day.

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 of the Shah of Persia, who asked to see the mechanism perform again and again.