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2015
a RothsChild
RenaissanCe
The new Waddesdon
Bequest Gallery at the
British Museum
showcasing a collection of 16th-century
and 17th-century treasures whose home
was formerly at the manor. Baron
Ferdinand de Rothschild bequeathed the
contents of the smoking Room, his
‘Renaissance museum’ to the museum in
1897. this year, his collection is re-displayed
and re-imagined in a splendid new space,
supported by the Rothschild Foundation.
an exhibition at the manor and a number
of special events celebrate the moment.
welCome
TO WADDESDON
waddesdon manor was built by Baron
Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874
and 1885 to display his outstanding
collection of art and to entertain the
fashionable world.
It combines the finest 18th-century French
decorative arts and magnificent English
portraits and Dutch Old Master paintings
with one of the finest Victorian gardens in
Britain, famous for its parterre and ornate
working Aviary. It was bequeathed by the
Rothschild family to the National Trust in
1957 and is now managed by a family
charitable trust under the chairmanship of
Lord Rothschild.
Today, the Manor continues its great
tradition of entertainment and hospitality.
There are events celebrating food and wine,
and a changing programme of exhibitions
and special interest days to entice visitors
of all ages.
Our 2015 carpet bedding is based on the Smoking
Room velvet-bordered mirror pictured left.
Find out more in this brochure,
follow us on
or at www.waddesdon.org.uk
above: Ferdinand and poupon, his favourite
poodle, relaxing in the Baron’s Room, 1897
photo: John Bigelow taylor © the national trust, waddesdon manor
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eXhiBitions & installations
in the house
25 March - 25 October
Jane wildgoose:
Beyond all pRiCe
‘old works of art are not…desirable only
for their rarity or beauty, but for their
associations, for the memories they evoke,
the trains of thought to which they lead,
and the many ways they stimulate the
imagination and realise our ideals.’
Ferdinand de Rothschild, Bric-à-Brac, 1897
This installation by artist Jane Wildgoose
reflects upon Ferdinand’s words about the
associations, memories and stimulus to the
imagination that old objects may evoke.
Archival material from Waddesdon and
mourning jewellery from other public and
private collections is set against the wider
context of the cult of mourning during the
19th century, and complemented by new
works by Jane Wildgoose using hair as an
enduring symbol of loss and mourning,
memory and bequest.
BaRon FeRdinand de
RothsChild’s ‘RenaissanCe
museum’: treasures from the
smoking Room at waddesdon
In the late 1880s Baron Ferdinand de
Rothschild ordered the creation of a ‘New
Smoking Room’ in the Bachelors’ Wing at
Waddesdon. The room would contain his
‘Renaissance Museum’, objects made of
precious materials in the manner of princely
collections of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Ferdinand bequeathed most of this
collection to the British Museum where
it remains as the Waddesdon Bequest.
To celebrate a new display of the Bequest
at the British Museum funded by The
Rothschild Foundation from June 2015,
this exhibition at Waddesdon will bring
out of store the furnishings that
surrounded the precious objects in their
original setting.
the RiChes oF the eaRth
waddesdon is full of objects that
celebrate the wealth of the earth.
A trail around the House highlights some
of these riches - earthenware and
porcelain clays worked into vessels and
sculptures, rocks mined from the earth
and made into jewellery, caskets and
chimney-pieces, minerals and plants
transformed into dyes and pigments in
paintings and tapestries, and furniture of
rare woods, resins, stones and metals - as
well as allegorical representations of these
elements. An accompanying exhibition
examines materials, techniques and their
appeal to collectors.
waddesdon at waR
Continuing from 2014, this exhibition
marks the centenary of the First World
War, and reflects on the experience of the
family and staff at the time. It reveals a
picture of Waddesdon through those who
fought and those who managed the House
and Estate during the dark war years.
For events linked to these exhibitions
see pages 6, 7 and 8.
hair-work flowers © Jane wildgoose.
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Circle of Johann heinrich Köhler,
(detail) orpheus and the animals c 1720.
‘Renaissance’ jewellery from the
Collections of Baron Ferdinand and
Baron edmond de Rothschild.
troops moving through waddesdon
village; Courtesy of ivor gurney.
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eXhiBitions IN THE COACH HOUSE
aRt IN THE GARDEN
ResistanCe is FeRtile
simon peRiton
June - October
From June 2015 two sculptural bedding
installations designed by artist simon
periton will appear on the parterre,
continuing the tradition of threedimensional bedding begun by alice
de Rothschild.
For events linked to this exhibition see page 7.
henry moore, drawings for
sculpture, 1937. inv. hmF
1325. photo: michel muller,
the henry moore Foundation
archive. Reproduced by
permission of the henry
moore Foundation.
saving a CentuRy:
CeleBRating the
viCtoRian soCiety
25 March - 24 May, 10-5
A photographic exhibition celebrating the
50th anniversary of the Victorian Society.
The exhibition explores the battles it has
won and lost, from Crystal Palace and the
Euston Arch, to the Foreign Office and
some of our greatest country houses and
industrial buildings.
henRy mooRe:
FRom papeR to BRonze
100 dRawings
King and queen
hill aRChes
17 June - 25 October, 11-5
the exhibition charts the life and art of
henry moore (1898 -1986) through a
selection of 100 drawings from the
collection of the henry moore Foundation.
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henry moore, sheep grazing
in long grass i, 1981. inv.
hmF 81(310). photo: Brian
Coxall, the henry moore
Foundation archive.
Reproduced by permission of
the henry moore Foundation.
Although best known as a sculptor, Moore
was a prolific and talented draughtsman.
Throughout his career drawing represented
a way to observe and learn about nature
and a means to develop sculptural ideas.
Starting with figure studies made as a
student in Leeds, the exhibition showcases
some of Moore’s best known twodimensional works, as well as rarely
exhibited mid-career and late works. It
also includes two major sculptures, King
and Queen and Hill Arches.
daRning the land: sewn
philippa lawRenCe
May - October
in this contemporary response to
waddesdon’s textile collections, philippa
lawrence reimagines the land as fabric,
and swathes of flowers as running thread.
Philippa’s work, replanted for 2015, is
inspired by unseen elements of the
collections. This delightful planting
connects the inside and outside of the
House, and honours those who have
tended it over the years.
new aCquisition By the
RothsChild Foundation
Joana vasConCelos:
CandlestiCKs
From 17 April
a major new addition to the collection,
and part of our contemporary
programme, a pair of sculptures by
portuguese artist Joana vasconcelos will
be installed on the north Front.
above: simon periton, Charger
© the artist, courtesy sadie Coles hq, london
Below: artist’s impression © Joana vasconcelos
The exhibition is curated by Sebastiano Barassi,
Senior Curator, The Henry Moore Foundation.
The Foundation is a leading art charity, set up
by the artist in 1977 to increase public
enjoyment of the visual arts. It looks after
Moore’s former home and grounds, organises
exhibitions of his work worldwide, runs the
Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, and gives
grants to arts organisations.
For events linked to this exhibition see page 8.
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spring special interest day:
Fine Cell work
House and Power House
Friday 24 April
10.30 - 4.00
Join us for a study day exploring the work
of charity, Fine Cell Work, set up in 1997 to
train prisoners in needlepoint skills so that
they can earn money from making cushions,
quilts and bags. There will also be an
opportunity to see historic textiles from
the collection at Waddesdon.
£50. Includes lunch.
above and below: © Richard Bryant/archaidimages.com
thomas gainsborough, the pink Boy,
1782.
smoking Room
thomas gainsborough, sophia Charlotte digby,
lady sheffield, 1785-1786.
ColleCtion events
House and Garden admission prices also apply
to all Collection events unless otherwise stated.
(Free admission for NT members)
windmill hill archive
public open afternoons
Windmill Hill
Every Friday from 3 April
Between 2.00 and 4.00
Open every Friday afternoon until
23 October for you to view, the Archive
is five minutes’ drive from the visitor car
park or you can reach it on foot.
May be closed on certain Fridays for private events,
check with bookings office for confirmation.
Admission is free to Windmill Hill. Normal
admission charges apply to Waddesdon Manor.
Curtains up
Once a Month
12.00 - 4.00
In a collection as fragile as ours, we have
to manage light levels carefully, but the
first Wednesday in every month becomes
a red letter day as we open an additional
set of blinds in each room in rotation. Not
only will you see the interiors in daylight,
you will be able to enjoy views of the
garden from the House, as Baron
Ferdinand intended.
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open FuRnituRe month
House
Friday 1 - Sunday 31 May
study sessions: the waddesdon archive
at windmill hill: plans, pictures and
little ditties
Behind the scenes tour
House
Friday 3 April, 8 May, 5 June, 3 July,
7 August, 4 September and 2 October
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Learn about life at Waddesdon, explore
where servants worked and lived and
find out how we use these areas in the
House today.
Windmill Hill
Thursday 14 May and 16 July
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Learn more about the history of the Estate
from the records in the Archive with Head
Archivist, Catherine Taylor and Assistant
Archivist, Nicholas Donaldson.
£15.
£15.
waddesdon at war exhibition tour
House
Friday 10 April, 12 June, 11 September
10.45 to 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Head Archivist, Catherine Taylor, to
look at the impact of the First World War
on Waddesdon with a specific focus on
the Gardens.
£15.
New for 2015
For the first time ever, you can see the
Elephant Automaton in the East Gallery
working on the first Thursday in the
month, at 1.00.
See the website for details and to book your
entry to the house.
01296 653226
‘Renaissance museum’ exhibition tour
House
Friday 29 May, 31 July and 9 October
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Senior Curator, Rachel Boak, to learn
more about the extraordinary objects once
used to furnish the Smoking Room.
study sessions: the waddesdon archive
at windmill hill: working at waddesdon
Windmill Hill
Thursday 25 June and 8 October
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Head Archivist, Catherine Taylor and
Assistant Archivist Nicholas Donaldson,
to learn more about the lives of those
who lived and worked at Waddesdon
£15.
£15.
study sessions: British portraits
at waddesdon
artist’s tour: simon periton
House
Thursday 11 June
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Senior Curator, Juliet Carey, for the
chance to look at portraits in the collection
by Gainsborough, Reynolds and Romney.
Power House and Parterre
Wednesday 1 July
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Simon Periton for an introduction to
his work and his inspiration for the threedimensional bedding designed for
Waddesdon, with a chance to view
Resistance is Fertile in his company.
£15.
£15.
www.waddesdon.org.uk
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henry moore exhibition tour
From paper to Bronze
100 drawings
King and queen
hill arches
Coach House
Thursday 2 July and 17 September
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Senior Curator, Juliet Carey, for a
tour of the exhibition.
£15. Normal Gardens admission charges apply.
Riches of the earth exhibition tour
House
Thursday 9 July and 10 September
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Senior Curator, Juliet Carey, to discover
the riches of the earth and the marvellous
works of art into which they were made.
£15.
artist’s tour: Jane wildgoose
Power House and House
Wednesday 9 September
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join artist Jane Wildgoose for an
introduction to her exhibition Beyond All
Price with a chance to view the installation
in the Green Boudoir in her company.
£15.
autumn special interest day: the
drawings Cabinet at waddesdon manor
House
Wednesday 23 September
10.30 - 4.00
Associate Curator, Ulrich Leben, will
present some of the principal works from
the collection and give an introduction to
its history, comparing design drawings at
Waddesdon with existing works of art.
£50. Includes lunch.
autumn special interest day:
high tech for high life
House
Thursday 24 September
10.30 - 4.00
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Associate Curator Ulrich Leben will
discuss a selection of unusual materials
used in the manufacture of furniture,using
examples from the collection.
Family &
OTHER EVENTS
£50. Includes lunch.
specialist study sessions:
illuminated manuscripts
House
Wednesday 7 October
Morning session 10.30 -12.30
Afternoon session 2.00 - 4.00
Manuscript specialist, Sally Dormer,
examines two examples from the
important collection of illuminated
manuscripts in each session.
£40 for one session £70 for two.
autumn special interest day:
Furniture migrations
House
Thursday 8 October
10.30 - 4.00
Associate Curator Ulrich Leben will present
the histories of a selection of pieces and
explain how they relate to furniture in
museums worldwide.
enjoy a fantastic family day
out! there are lots of things to
explore and discover: learn
about the history of the family,
the gardens and the aviary
and try something new.
stargazing evening
Colourscape
Manor Restaurant
Saturday 21 March
6.00 for a 6.30 dinner - 10.30
Join the Wycombe Astronomical Society for
an evening looking at the night sky.
Includes two course dinner and lecture.
North Front
Wednesday 1 - Sunday 12 April
11.00 - 4.00, last entry 3.30
Colourscape is a large and extraordinary
labyrinth of colour and light. Enter a new
world where you can explore intense light,
colour and space in 66 interlinked
chambers, and encounter unusual musical
experiences during your journey!
Returning for 12 consecutive days
following its debut last summer, Colourscape
is for visitors of all ages and promises an
experience you will never forget.
£40 includes £5 donation to the Wycombe
Astronomical Society.
£50. Includes lunch.
£4 Adults, £2 Children ages 0-16. Suitable for all
ages. Maximum capacity of 90 visitors at a time,
admission up to 30 minutes, there may be a
queue at busy times.
study sessions: Rubies and Rogues:
the smoking Room Jewels
House
Wednesday 21 October
10.45 - 12.15 (coffee on arrival 10.15)
Join Curator Phillippa Plock to explore the
changing fortunes of Renaissance jewels
in the Collection.
Cadbury easter trails
North Front
Friday 3 - Monday 6 April
10.00 - 4.00
Are you an Eggsplorer?
£15.
£3 per trail.
special interest day package
The Five Arrows Hotel
Enjoy your Special Interest Day combined
with an overnight stay at the Five
Arrows Hotel.
£109 based on two people sharing includes dinner
(up to £25pp), bed and breakfast and a glass of fizz.
To book please call the hotel direct on 01296 651727.
(SID attendees only; subject to availability).
spring activities
Gardens admission prices also apply to all
family and other events unless otherwise stated.
(Free admission for NT members)
Stables Courtyard
Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April
(excluding Easter Bank Holiday w/end)
11.00 - 3.00
£1 per trail; £2 per activity.
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“the tales of Beatrix potter: peter
Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny”
quantum theatre Company
Gardens
Saturday 8 August
6.00
A magical evening designed to appeal to
the whole family.
£14 Adult, £10 Child, £42 Family, Under 3s FREE.
pirate weekend
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August
11.00 - 4.00
Fancy dress strongly encouraged!
Additional charges apply to some activities.
summer nights Film screenings
Gardens
Friday 4 September Singin’ in the Rain (U)
Saturday 5 September Into the Woods (PG)
Gates open from 6.30, films start
around 8.00
A festival of outdoor film, Summer Nights
is organised by QUAD, Derby’s centre for
art and film. Shown on a large outdoor
screen, bring a picnic and make a night
of it.
seasonal photography workshops
with stuart Bebb
“twelfth night” with the lord
Chamberlain’s men
meet mimi the mynah
and Friends
Gardens, Education & Learning Room,
Stables
Friday 3 April - Spring
Friday 26 June - Summer
Friday 24 July - Summer
Friday 18 September - Autumn
10.30 - 5.00
Learn how to get the best out of your
camera with local professional
photographer, Stuart Bebb
www.stuartbebb.com.
Gardens
Saturday 25 July
7.30
Performed in open air, an all-male cast
perform Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy.
Aviary
Wednesday 12 August
2.30 - 4.00
Join us for a very special behind the
scenes glimpse of our Aviary.
No adults allowed!
£85. Includes lunch.
Race for life aylesbury
Waddesdon Estate
Sunday 17 May
From 10.00
Run through the beautiful Waddesdon
Estate and raise money for Cancer
Research UK.
Find out how to register www.raceforlife.org
£18.50 Adult, £10 Child.
£5 per child.
Children’s activities
Stables Courtyard
Wednesday 5 - Monday 31 August
(excluding Mondays & Tuesdays)
11.00 - 4.00
Join us for summer fun.
Additional charges apply to some activities.
Behind the scenes at the aviary
Aviary
Wednesdays 5, 19 and 26 August
2.30 - 4.30
Join the Aviary team for a fascinating tour
behind the scenes.
£15.
plant it, grow it, eat it!
Stables Courtyard
Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 May including
Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May
11.00 - 3.00
Launching our ‘50 things’ summer, join us
for a week of gardening fun.
“treasure island” with the pantaloons
£2 per child.
£14 Adult, £10 Child, £42 Family, Under 3s FREE.
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“pride and prejudice” with
the pantaloons
Gardens
Saturday 29 August
6.00
A delightful and innovative adaption of
Jane Austen’s witty, romantic story.
£14 Adult, £10 Child, £42 Family, Under 3s FREE.
Chilli Festival
Aviary Glade
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
10.00 - 5.00
Find everything for the chilli fanatic or
novice. There will also be live music from
salsa band, Latin Fiesta.
Gardens
Friday 7 August
6.00
A tale of treasure and treachery on the
high seas.
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£12. £10.50 early bird ticket if booked six weeks
in advance.
heritage open day with our local
community and emergency services
North Front
Saturday 12 September
10.00 - 5.00
Admission is free to House and Gardens.
The local emergency services will also join
us in the Gardens.
parkinson’s uK spooky sprint
Waddesdon Estate
Saturday 26 September
7.00
Take on the Spooky Sprint - a race in
the dark with only a head torch to light
your way.
For more information visit
www.parkinsons.org.uk.
www.waddesdon.org.uk
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special afternoon teas with live music
from gary mullins
Manor Restaurant
Sunday 4, 11, and 18 October
Served at 12.00, 1.00, 2.30 and 3.30
Enjoy the Waddesdon afternoon tea
experience accompanied by live music from
local professional guitarist Gary Mullins.
Champagne £23.50, Traditional £18.50, Children’s
£8.00. Gardens admission charges apply.
introduction to Rothschild wine
Château lafite wine dinner
The Five Arrows Hotel
Friday 11 September
7.00
Enjoy a selection of Château Lafite wines
and canapés on arrival, then a four course
dinner hosted by Pete Tompkins,
Waddesdon’s Wine Advisor.
£85 per person. From £130 per person room
package. Book on 01296 651727. Lounge suit.
Food & wine
wine loveRs’ weeKend
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April
Food and drink take centre stage this
year at waddesdon. special events
during our wine lovers’ weekends in
april and september mark two of the
three crucial stages in a vineyard’s year:
‘bud break’, the start of the new vintage,
in the spring, and vendange - grape
harvest - later in the year. Both
weekends showcase Rothschild wines
from around the world. supper in the
manor Restaurant in June celebrates
vineyards’ Fête de la Fleur when flowers
are on the vine, and coincides with
“Feast”, our new food festival, inspired
by Ferdinand de Rothschild’s historical
Baron’s treat.
wine lovers’ dinner
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Wine Cellars and Manor Restaurant
Saturday 18 April
7.30
Champagne, canapés and Rothschild wine
tasting in the Cellars, followed by an
exquisite five course dinner with carefully
selected wines to suit each course.
£95 Black Tie. Booking essential.
wine loveRs’ weeKend
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September
an evening of Rothschild Classics
from Bordeaux
Wine Cellars and Manor Restaurant
Saturday 19 September
7.30
Enjoy wine tasting and canapés in the
Cellars followed by a three course dinner
in the Manor, served with carefully
selected wines.
£75. Lounge Suit. Booking essential.
Bordeaux and Beyond, a taste of
twenty wines
Wine Cellars
Sunday 19 April
12.00
Join us on a voyage of discovery sampling
a selection of the Rothschilds’
extraordinary range, spanning six
countries and five continents.
£25. Gardens admission charges apply.
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a tasting of Rothschild Classics
from Bordeaux
Wine Cellars
Saturday 10 October
12.00
Join us for a formal tasting of eight
Rothschild wines from estates across
the world, plus an informative
introduction to Rothschild history.
£35. Gardens admission charges apply.
Cheese and wine tasting with
the Fine Cheese Company
Wine Cellars
Sunday 11 October
12.00
Wine and cheese is a match made in heaven;
join us for a tasting of six Rothschild
wines and six European cheeses.
£20. Gardens admission charges apply.
game dinner
The Five Arrows Hotel
Friday 16 October
7.30
Stay with us for this very popular event.
Our package includes aperitif and canapés
followed by a three course dinner with
game from the Estate.
£40 per person. £175 for two adults sharing.
Book on 01296 651727.
Wine Cellars
Sunday 20 September
12.00
A wonderful opportunity to taste eight
exceptional wines from eight Rothschild
estates including the four main
Bordeaux styles.
£25. Gardens admission charges apply.
www.waddesdon.org.uk
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Feast
weekend at
waddesdon
Come and enjoy food, drink and the
pleasures of waddesdon in the first year
of our brand new festival weekend! take
a seat at our 150-metre long decorated
table in front of the manor, bring your
own picnic or choose from our 50
stallholders, and enjoy unusual and
surprising experiences from our handpicked theatrical performers.
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saturday 20 &
sunday 21 June
10.00 - 5.00
taking inspiration from the historical
“Baron’s treat” where Baron Ferdinand
de Rothschild would welcome villagers
and staff to the manor for an annual
celebration, we invite you step into a
different world for the day.
Adults: £11. Children: £6. Family: £28.
NT Members and under 5s free. Additional
charges for entering the House
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Feast aFteRnoon tea
Feast evening suppeR
Manor Restaurant
Served at 12.00, 1.00, 2.30, 3.30
and 4.30
A special occasion for a special weekend,
join us for a traditional afternoon tea of
heavenly fancies and sumptuous savouries.
Wine Cellars and Manor Restaurant
Saturday 20 June
7.00
In conjunction with Feast and to coincide
with one of the three crucial stages in the
year of the vineyard “Fête de la Fleur”, we
are hosting an opportunity to dine in the
Manor Restaurant. The evening starts
with a glass of Rothschild Brut NV
Champagne followed by a four course
dinner inspired by the summer months.
Champagne £23.50
Traditional £18.50
Children’s £8.50
Plus Feast weekend Gardens admission charges.
left: preparation for the Baron’s treat.
Below clockwise: lobster à la Cart, anyone for tennis,
last luggage porters and the troll’s Kitchen
www.waddesdon.org.uk
£55 Smart casual. Booking essential.
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visiting waddesdon - main season
musiC AT WINDMILL HILL &
THE FIVE ARROWS HOTEL
steven devine performs Bach
Windmill Hill, Reading Room
Saturday 16 May
7.30
Enjoy a sublime performance of the Bach
“Goldberg” Variations for harpsicord.
£16
Jazz at the Five arrows hotel
Thursdays 18 June and 16 July
6.30
Enjoy classic jazz with a three course
dinner followed by the concert in the
Old Coach House.
£42.50 per person. £169 per person room package.
Book on 01296 651727.
oxford Chamber music Festival
summer weekend
Windmill Hill, Reading Room
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June
7.30
Join festival director Priya Mitchell and
special guests for two chamber concerts
in the spectacular setting of Windmill Hill.
Flute and harp summer Recital with anna noakes (flute)
and gabriella dall’olio (harp)
Windmill Hill, Reading Room
Saturday 18 July
7.30
Join international soloists Anna and
Gabriella as they present a programme of
romantic and dramatic music for flute and
harp, including much-loved repertoire by
Mozart, Piazzolla and Damase.
£15.
Windmill Hill, Reading Room
Saturday 12 September
7.30
Following their Waddesdon debut last
year, we are delighted to welcome back
this vibrant and talented youth choir,
showcasing the best young singers from
Buckinghamshire aged 15-23.
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house & gardens including wine Cellars
25 mar - 25 oct 2015: weds - sun & Bank holidays
12.00 - 4.00 weekdays / 11.00 - 4.00 weekends
Family
£18
£9
£45
Child: age 5-16 yrs, family: 2 adults, up to 3 children.
* gift aid admission includes a 10% or more voluntary donation.
if you are a uK taxpayer, then gift aid admission allows us to reclaim
tax on the whole of the amount paid - an extra 25%
national trust Charity Registration no. 205846
all proceeds go towards the upkeep of waddesdon manor
location
waddesdon is just off the a41
between aylesbury and Bicester,
20 minutes from J7 (northbound)
and J9 (southbound) of the m40.
Birmingham
M1
A6
M6
M40
A5
Luton
Bicester
A44
A40
Aylesbury
Vale Parkway
Oxford
Aylesbury
A1
A418
M1
A41
A329
A420
M25
approximate driving times
london
90 minutes
Birmingham
75 minutes
oxford
45 minutes
aylesbury
15 minutes
M40
A34
A404
London
M4
Heathrow
For more information please call the Dairy on
01296 653241 or The Five Arrows on 01296 651727.
waddesdon manor
near aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
hp18 0Jh
Standing near the gates of the Manor, the
Five Arrows Hotel has 16 bedrooms of great
character and charm.
Telephone 01296 651727 for reservations.
Booking line: monday–Friday 10.00 - 4.00
01296 653226
email: Bookings.waddesdon@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.waddesdon.org.uk
01296 653226
Child
gardens, aviary, woodland playground, shops & Restaurant, wine Cellars
25 mar - 8 nov 2015: weds - sun & Bank holidays
10.00 - 5.00
£8
£4
£20
M5
The Dairy is a wonderfully romantic
backdrop for the perfect wedding at any time
of the year. It’s also a stunning venue for
corporate or private parties and celebrations.
The Five Arrows Hotel is licensed to hold
wedding ceremonies for up to 70 - have this
lovely country house hotel all to yourselves
with an exclusive use package. Meetings,
private parties and special celebrations can
be arranged here too.
adult
Bachelors’ wing (included in house ticket)
25 mar - 25 oct 2015: weds - Fri
12.00 - 4.00
£15.
shop, eat, paRty, sleep
Eat in the atmospheric Manor Restaurant,
once the Old Kitchen (reservations on 01296
653226) or the family-orientated Stables
Café. Drinks, snacks and ice-creams are also
available from the Coffee Bar and Summer
House (when the weather allows). The Five
Arrows Hotel’s restaurant serves a varied
menu, using locally sourced and seasonal
ingredients wherever possible.
gift aid admission prices*
Choral celebration with voice Bucks
youth Choir
£18.
The Manor Shop has many exclusive
products, and in the Wine Shop there’s a
great range of Rothschild wines. Inspiring
and creative toys, along with fudge made
on-site and whipped ice-cream, make the
Stables Shop, close to the Woodland Play
area, a real draw for families.
Free entry for national trust members and under fives. the house closes at
4.00, so we recommend entering by 2.30 (last tickets: 3.10). please book in
advance for weekends and Bank holidays, to guarantee entry.
Book free at www.waddesdon.org.uk or call 01296 653226 (£3 booking fee)
weekdays 10.00 - 4.00.
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Marketing Department at Waddesdon Manor,
fax: 01296 653212 or e-mail:
waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk.
Photography by: All People Photography,
John Bigelow Taylor, Derek Pelling, Stuart Bebb,
Pascale Cumberbatch, Mike Fear, Barry Keen,
Hugh Palmer, Paul Watson and Jenny Welch.
© The National Trust, Waddesdon Manor.