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Things to do at Waddesdon this spring
We've put together this handy blog post outlining everything on offer this spring at Waddesdon.
In the house
Discover precious objects
Explore the richly decorated rooms and admire the pieces in the collection, from Sèvres porcelain to Beauvais tapestry. Download the Bloomberg app to help you explore on your visit.
Visit the Alice’s Wonderlands exhibition
Alice’s Wonderlands, an exhibition celebrating the life, collections and legacy of Alice de Rothschild, returns this year after its debut in 2022. Displays in the house uncover how she put her own stamp on Waddesdon—in contrast to and spite of contemporary expectations.
In the gardens
See colourful bulbs
This spring over 50,000 red and yellow tulips will bloom on the Parterre at Waddesdon with thousands more vibrant pink and purple tulips appearing in the Aviary garden. The tulips will be at their best between mid-April and May so don’t miss the chance to see these breath taking displays.
18th century sculpture
After being covered for winter to protect them from frost, the 18th century statues throughout the grounds have now been uncovered. Now is the perfect time to admire the various sculptures that Baron Ferdinand placed to create points of interest or to frame views in the gardens of the manor.
Visit the Elephants
Don’t forget to say hello to our family of three Indian elephant sculptures as you explore the grounds. The life-size tusker, matriarch and a female calf can be found in Half Moon Walk in the Pleasure Grounds.
For families
Delight the kids with our Easter trail
This Easter our trail is jam-packed with lots of fun games and creative activities. Follow your map, get involved in each activity and don’t forget to collect your chocolate egg at the end! To guarantee a place, tickets must be pre-booked. Easter trail at Waddesdon runs 10am-4.30pm (last admission 4pm), 29 Mar – 10 Apr (excluding 3 & 4 Apr) and costs £3 per trail.
Let off steam at the Woodland Playground
A visit to Waddesdon isn’t complete without a trip to the Woodland Playground! At the beginning of the year we updated our playground with a new zip-wire and board rider for older children, and new toddler swings and a multi-play unit for little ones.
For foodies
Try exquisite wine
This spring, join one of our wine tastings at Waddesdon. With tastings in the atmospheric cellars and on the Parterre, there’s plenty of opportunity to sample fine wines and discover Waddesdon’s wine story. Book a tasting >
Dine at the Manor Restaurant
New for this year, we are pleased to be offering light breakfast dishes at the Manor Restaurant. There’s no need to pre-book, simply 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.