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A year in Miss Alice's garden

This year, Waddesdon is celebrating the life of Alice de Rothschild (1847-1922). Get involved with an exciting learning programme inspired by this extraordinary woman and her passion for gardening.

Throughout 2022, the Learning team will be running nature-themed special projects, workshops and events inspired by Miss Alice’s love of gardening.

Find out about the upcoming projects that your school or class can take part in.

Take part in an exciting programme of events

Bulbs in bloom

Spring 2022

Bring your class to Waddesdon for a day of spring activities. Take a tour of the bulbs in bloom, try orienteering around the gardens and take part in crafts. Be sure to look out for the carpet of yellow in Daffodil Valley and all the other signs that spring has arrived.

To find out more and book, email learning@waddesdon.org.uk

Aviary in the summer @ Waddesdon, A Rothschild House & Gardens. Photo Chris Lacey

Celebration week

20-24 June, 10am-2pm

Experience hands-on immersive learning during our week of nature-themed activities. From history to science, art to technology, this event encompasses a wide number of curriculum topics and celebrates Miss Alice de Rothschild and her love for the gardens.

To find out more and book, email learning@waddesdon.org.uk

Discover Miss Alice

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Gardening was one of Alice’s passions. She had a vast amount of horticultural knowledge and was responsible for pioneering many new gardening techniques. From three-dimensional carpet bedding, to new methods of animal husbandry.

Did you know? Miss Alice was a famous breeder of Shorthorn cattle and one of her calves, named Miss Belladrum, won many prizes at different agricultural shows around the country.