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Spring daffodils in front of the house
Posted 9 March 2023

Food & drink

Top gifts for Mother's Day

Gift your mum with something special this Mother's Day.

Book a Gin Tasting experience

Treat mum to a gin tasting in the atmospheric cellars at Waddesdon. A selection of talented local producers will be showcasing their delicious gins to try, as well as our very own Waddesdon gins. Find out what makes each one different, such as the variety of botanicals infused to make unique flavours. Find out more and book >

Enjoy a luxurious Afternoon Tea

Indulge with a delicious afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant, with delectable sweet treats and savoury fancies. Although we are fully booked for afternoon tea on Mothering Sunday, we still have plenty of availability on Saturday 18 March. Find out more and book >

See swathes of spring bulbs

Give the gift of time this Mother’s Day weekend and book to explore the grounds with family. Enjoy a peaceful walk through the gardens and admire colourful spring bulbs, soak up nature and spend quality time together. Book grounds tickets >

Gift a unique art experience

Looking for a more unusual gift? Book a guided tour of the Wedding Cake which is sure to surprise and delight! Opening this June at Waddesdon, the 12-metre-tall sculptural pavilion in the shape of a three tiered cake is a celebration of love, festivity and joy. Tours run June – October. Find out more and book tickets now > 

Give a gift box

Our exclusive gift boxes are packed with local and artisan products from the Waddesdon Rothschild Collection, our line of food and drink products inspired by the Waddesdon Estate. Our top picks this Mother’s Day are our Pantry Box, which includes sweet and savoury treats, or our Tea Time Box which is the perfect gift for a tea and chocolate lover. Shop online or visit our Gift & Wine shop on your visit.

Book your visit this Mother’s Day weekend