Join a tour of Waddesdon's priavate Water Garden and explore the history of the site, delight in seasonal planting and enjoy discovering contemporary sculpture. The tour will be led by an experienced guide, lasting approximately an hour, followed by a cream tea in the Stables Cafe.

Winter garden highlights: snowdrops, hellebores, witch hazels, winter sweets

Spring garden highlights: lilacs, deutzia, philadelphus and crab apple flowers

For more information about the Water Garden please see:

https://waddesdon.org.uk/your-visit/gardens/water-garden/

Book tickets

Additional Information

Please be aware that the Water Garden a 5 minute walk from the Stables, via a sloping and uneven path. Some paths leading to and around the Water Garden are undualting and narrow. The Stables Cafe will not be open before the tour starts, but the coffee bar at the Manor will be open from 10am.

Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. If you have an access questions, please do get in touch with [email protected].

As this is a private garden, dogs are not permitted. Assistance dogs continue to be welcome.

Local Resident tickets cover Waddesdon, Westcott, Upper Winchendon only. Please bring photo ID as proof of address on the day.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a private tour of Waddesdon's Water Garden with an experienced guide
  • Discover seasonal planting and garden highlights
  • Explore contemporary sculpture by Joana Vasconcelos & Elizabeth Frink, amongst others
  • Enjoy a tasty cream tea in the Stables cafe

What’s Included

  • Grounds admission
  • A guided tour of the Dairy's Water Garden and sculpture
  • Cream tea at the Stables (a scone, clotted cream and jam accompanied by any hot drink)
  • Free Standard Parking
  • Free Access to the Woodland Playground
  • House admission
  • Shuttle bus tickets
  • Premium parking
  • Guidebook