Your ticket includes free parking and transport to The Dairy. An enchanting private building on the Waddesdon Manor Estate that is usually not open for public access.
Treat yourself to a Mulled wine and a mince pie on one of the two pavilions overlooking the lake. You can enhance your visit with one of our catering options. A brunch menu created by the Waddesdon Manor chefs starting with a selection of freshly bakes pastries. Or enjoy a traditional Waddesdon Manor festive afternoon tea.
Afternoon Tea Menu
£40 per person includes a glass of crémant/festive mocktail
Brie & cranberry tartlet (v)
Coronation chicken croissant with coriander & toasted almonds (n)
Pumpkin, sage & parmesan tartlet (v)
Free-range egg mayonnaise & rocket slider (v)
Pork, chicken and pistachio terrine with fig chutney (n)
Gin-cured salmon gravlax blini with citrus gel
Scone with strawberry jam & clotted cream (v)
Dark chocolate & cherry opera cake (v) (n)
Praline macaron (n)
Raspberry meringue tartlet (v)
Clementine, white chocolate & pistachio verrine (n)
We are happy to cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary requirements upon request.
Brunch Menu
£40 per person includes a glass of crémant or mimosa
To start…
Selection of freshly baked pastries (v) (n) (gf & vg available)
Greek yoghurt with fruit compote, Waddesdon flower honey & toasted seeds (v) (n) (gf & vg available)
Followed by a choice of one…
Brioche French toast with vanilla Chantilly cream, fresh berries, honey & almond granola (v) (n) (gf & vg available)
Croissant Royale with home smoked sea trout, spinach, free-range poached eggs & hollandaise (gf available)
Waddesdon Full English with homemade herb sausage, smoked back bacon, roasted vine tomatoes, beans, fried egg and potato rosti (v, vg & gf available)
Shakshuka with free-range poached eggs, aged barrelled feta, salsa verde fresh coriander & toasted sourdough (v) (gf & vg available)
Tea, coffee & fresh orange juice
VIP Admission with Afternoon Tea
Enjoy an elevated festive day out with the VIP Artist & Makers Fair. Your VIP ticket also includes convenient parking at The Dairy, making your visit as effortless as it is enjoyable. Complete your day with a traditional afternoon tea, freshly prepared by the talented team of chefs from Waddesdon Manor. It’s the perfect way to relax and soak up the festive atmosphere before or after exploring the fair.
VIP Admission with Brunch
Your VIP ticket includes a delicious brunch, freshly prepared by the talented Waddesdon Manor chefs, served within the stunning Victorian Dairy overlooking the lake. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, catch up with friends and enjoy a leisurely festive treat before or after exploring the Artist & Makers Fair. As part of the VIP experience, you’ll also benefit from convenient parking at The Dairy, the opportunity to browse a curated selection from the Waddesdon Manor Gift Shop and guided tastings of exceptional Rothschild wines and ports throughout the event.