joana vasconcelos, lafite, 2015; waddesdon, the rothschild collection (rothschild family trusts); 漏 joana vasconcelos. photo: mike fear 漏 the national trust, waddesdon manor
a view of the east gallery at waddesdon manor with beautifully lit christmas trees. 漏national trust, waddesdon manor. photo: mike fear
the blue dining room, decorated with handmade lace snowflakes. 漏national trust, waddesdon manor. photo: mike fear 2014
the aviary covered in snow. 漏national trust, waddesdon manor. photo: mike fear
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christmas

we've another wonderful waddesdon christmas for you to enjoy this year - continuing our magical 'winter light at waddesdon' theme that has been so popular with our visitors over the last few years.

bruce munro returns for his last year in residency, creating an immersive light art trail, taking you on a multi-sensory journey.

our stables area will be a hive of activities for families with christmas bauble making, bernese mountain dogs and more.

christmas tickets

enjoy decorated rooms in the house, magical lighting in the gardens and delicious food in the restaurants.

families at christmas

write to father christmas, meet a bernese mountain dog, shop for christmas goodies and make your own winter light trail lantern.

groups

group visits during the festive season can pre-book in advance, arrange your package and reserve a time slot for house admission.

festive season

exhibitiors will be housed in charming wooden chalets a plate of handmade mince pies from the kitchens at waddesdon manor, buckinghamshire

christmas fair
open for an extra week this year from 18 nov to sun 6 dec, visit our christmas fair in the manor gardens, with artisan producers from around the country.
open wed & thur 10am-5pm and fri to sun 10am-7pm

christmas shopping
our christmas pop-up shop returns to the stables from 11 nov-23 dec, with unique gifts from local artists, one-off vintage items and inexpensive stocking fillers.

christmas catering
christmas lunch available until tuesday 23 december and christmas and new year menu available from 27 december to 4 january 2016.

stay with us
travelled a long way? or want to make a weekend of your visit, then book an overnight stay at our five arrows hotel.


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winter light at waddesdon

visitors enjoying last year's winter light trail in the gardens at waddesdon manor, buckinghamshire.

bruce munro will create an immersive light art trail, taking you on a multi-sensory journey through the garden and beyond the aviary.聽 this is his final year in residency, so not to be missed.

the gardens will be open later until 7pm every friday, saturday and sunday from 20 november to 3 january, to showcase the illuminations as the light begins to fade.

christmas opening times

a view of the south front of waddesdon manor, buckinghamshire covered in snow. 漏national trust, waddesdon manor.

for 2015 we are continuing our magical 'winter light at waddesdon' theme that has been so popular with visitors over the last few years.

come and explore over 20 rooms and interiors, all imaginatively decorated on a 'lights & legends' theme.