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Mother's Day

Mother's Day Weekend

Sat 26-Sun 27 Mar

Grounds
Normal grounds admission applies

We recommend booking in advance, full details below

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Spend a perfect day out at Waddesdon with loved ones this Mother’s Day weekend

Enjoy time with family as you explore at Waddesdon. Step inside the richly-decorated house filled with treasures and wander the gardens bursting into life with thousands of spring bulbs.

Make a visit even more special with a luxurious afternoon tea, or have an experience with a wine tasting set in the atmospheric wine cellars.

If you’re not able to visit, we’ve plenty of gift inspiration too – just scroll down.

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Picnics

Make the most of the sunshine and dine al fresco with one of our delicious picnic boxes for two. Freshly-made and inspired by our afternoon tea, takeaway and enjoy in the beautiful gardens. Pre-book or head to the Manor Terrace on the day.

More details and book > 

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An Introduction to Wine Tasting

Led by our expert wine team, enjoy a relaxed tasting in Waddesdon’s impressive wine cellars. Sample a selection of Rothschild wines from around the world along with a few specially selected guest wines. Advance booking essential.

Learn more and book > 

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Afternoon Tea SOLD OUT

All afternoon teas on Sat 26 & Sun 27 Mar are now sold out. We hope to welcome you for afternoon tea on another occasion. 

Treat the family to a sumptuous afternoon tea crafted by our in-house chefs. Enjoy savoury treats, sweet fancies and make it extra special with a glass of something sparkling. Advance booking strongly recommended.

Find out more and book > 

Explore the house and grounds

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Step inside the Manor

Enjoy opulent interiors, royal treasures and exceptional pieces of art. We recommend booking your timed entry in advance.

See highlights of the house > 

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See Alice's Wonderlands

Discover our new exhibition in the House and Coach House Gallery at the Stables, celebrating the extraordinary life of Alice de Rothschild.

Find out about the exhibition >

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Spot spring blooms

A sure sign spring is coming are early flowering daffodils. Head to the lawns near the Rose garden to see a carpet of different yellow tones appear down the valley.

Find the perfect gift...

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Eythrope walled garden tour

The perfect gift for Mums who love their gardens. Why not book a guided tour of the private four-acre walled garden, glasshouses and orchard at Eythrope? Wednesdays from May to October.

Find out more >

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Buy your wine online

Share your love this Mother’s Day with our unique selection of gifts and wines. Treat your Mum to her favourite tipple with our Rothschild wine.

Our Mother’s Day Wines >

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Summer music

For something extra-special, book tickets to a summer music concert in Waddesdon’s grounds. There’s something to suit everyone from Michael Bublé to Tears for Fears!

See our summer concerts >