Due to updated weather reports Christmas at Waddesdon is closed on Saturday 23 November. Ticket holders will be contacted shortly by email. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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Posted 9 February 2022

Top 5 things to do this February half-term

Have an outdoor adventure at Waddesdon this half-term! See swathes of spring blooms and enjoy freshly-made fish and chips.

1. Woodland Playground

Winding through the trees, our playground makes the most of the natural surrounding environment. It’s the perfect place to have an adventure, run around and burn off some energy!

Families in the woodland playground

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2. Fish and chips

Head down to the Stables Courtyard to grab a delicious portion of fish and chips to takeaway with a hot or cold drink of your choice. Freshly-made by our chefs.

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3. Meet the herd

Have you met our friendly giants? Say hello to the family of three life-size Indian elephants – a tusker, matriarch and a female calf in the Pleasure Grounds.

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4. Connect with nature

Follow this trail around the grounds and experience Waddesdon through your senses. What can you discover through touch, sight, sound and smell?

Sensory map

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5. Ghostly figures

Look out for the ghostly figures scattered around the grounds, and follow our sculpture trail to discover what’s under the covers.

Sculpture trail >