Welcome to Waddesdon...
A place to switch off. Space to unwind. Room to entertain, appreciate the arts, and savour fine food and wine. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's vision for his turreted château is as relevant today as it was in the late 19th-century. And it's yours to explore.
Music at Waddesdon
Join us for Russell Waton's Jubilee Proms on Friday 29 June and Dancing in the Streets on Saturday 30 June. Performed in the gardens. Gates open 6.30pm, concerts begin at 8.30pm. All proceeds raised go to our MAD About Waddesdon Festival, www.madaboutwaddesdon.co.uk
A fine collection...
From Old Dutch Masters to fine French porcelain, a tour of Ferdinand de Rothschild's art collection was one of the highlights for any weekend visitor. Today, the collection has been lovingly restored and preserved, with a wide variety of contemporary works added.
Garden delights ...
There's something magical about Waddesdon's Victorian landscaped gardens. Each turn of the pathway reveals a surprise - stunning floral displays, beautiful marble sculptures or views that stretch as far as the eye can see. Here, you can take things at your own pace, or learn more about the garden's design, upkeep and planting schemes.
Contemporary Art
Edmund de Waal
Ceramicist and author Edmund de Waal is working with us during the 2012 season and has created a new series of pieces inspired by the collections and interiors at Waddesdon. These new pieces will be displayed in various rooms on the ground floor of the Manor.
Exciting new exhibition...
Chardin's House of Cards
Prompted by Waddesdon's recent acquisition of Boy building a house of cards by Jean-Siméon Chardin, this exhibition unites for the first time all four of the artist's paintings of the subject – thought to be some of the greatest works to come out of eighteenth-century France. Download our free Chardin App.
Christie's Exhibition
Sculpture in the Gardens
Waddesdon, in collaboration with Christie's, is the venue for a major outdoor exhibition of contemporary sculpture, including works by leading artists of our time, with activities designed to encourage visitors of every generation and from around the world, to enjoy sculpture.