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What's On

Families

May Half-Term

Sat 28 May – Sun 5 Jun (inc Mon 30 & Tue 31)

10am-5pm

Grounds
Normal grounds admission applies

Birds and Beasts trail £3.50

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Join us for some fresh air and family fun this May half-term.

Get outdoors, explore the grounds and then refuel with a delicious family picnic!

Book your Birds and Beasts trail for an extra fun activity this half-term and enter an immersive world of music and light as Colourscape returns!

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Birds & Beasts trail

It’s time for an animal adventure! The Rothschild family loved animals, can you find all their weird and wonderful creatures along our outdoor trail? Complete the trail and claim your souvenir at the end!

Once you’ve finished, take part in our competition. Draw your favourite Waddesdon animal and share it with us on Instagram or Twitter. Use #AnimalsOfWaddesdon and tag us to be in with a chance of winning a prize! Full details will be on your trail sheet.

28 May – 5 June, £3.50 per trail. We recommend one per child. Trails should be pre-booked and collected on arrival at the ticket checkpoint. The trail begins at the Woodland Takeaway & Toyshop and ends at the Stables. Last trail entry 3pm.

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Colourscape

This half-term immerse yourself in an endless labyrinth of intense light, colour, space and music in 56 interlinked chambers as Colourscape returns to the Aviary glade.

Each day there will be different music and dance performances to enjoy as you explore.

28 May – 5 June, Adult £6, Child £4

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Walks

Soak up the beautiful scenery and get healthy with one of our mapped walking routes.

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Sensory map

Unlock Waddesdon’s landscapes and corners of the grounds that you may not have previously explored.

Download sensory map before visiting>

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Picnics

Treat the family to a delicious picnic in the grounds.

Add a picnic to your booking >