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Welcome to Waddesdon!
Four generations of my family have shaped and enhanced this house, each adding a personal element, whether Ferdinand's colourful exotic birds, Miss Alice's rigorous housekeeping rules or our contemporary carpet bedding. The generous act of my cousin Jimmy in offering Waddesdon Manor to the National Trust ensured the preservation of the house and its contents in perpetuity. His widow, my cousin Dollie, became the first Chairwoman of the Waddesdon Management Committee and she lovingly devoted herself to opening the property, as a unique expression of
Rothschild style, to an ever growing public.
One hundred and thirty years ago this house and its setting were created to delight and surprise the small circle of Baron Ferdinand's friends. More than 300,000 visitors a year now come to Waddesdon to appreciate the exceptional art collections, discover the diverse moods of the gardens, taste wine, or attend a study day. I only hope that you will be as delighted by Waddesdon as I have been over many years.
Lord Rothschild |
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'Twelfth Night' by William Shakespeare Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August |
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The Lord Chamberlain's Men return to Waddesdon with the Bard's great masterpiece of disguise,deception and desire....'Shakespeare as it should be, with an all male cast'. Adults £16.50, Children £8.50. Staged outdoors on the North Front. For more info Click Here
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RCA Collection for Waddesdon |
In November 2007 Waddesdon commissioned Royal College of Art (RCA) student designers to create a range of products to be sold in its shop. Over thirty design prototypes were submitted and a panel of judges from the RCA and Waddesdon selected ten overall winners. The designs went into production this summer and are available to buy exclusively in Waddesdon Manor's Gift Shop or from our Online Shop
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