Christmas at Waddesdon Manor

This is an event with outdoor elements, and there is very limited shelter. Please make sure you wear appropriate warm, waterproof clothing and footwear.

Lighting may be low level in parts of the grounds, so you may wish to bring a torch.

Toilets are open (including at the Welcome Pavilion). The Changing Places accessible toilet within the Manor is available for those who need it.

Yes. You are encouraged to take photos on your visit and share them on social media with the hastags #ChristmasAtWaddesdon and #WinterLightAtWaddesdon.

The organisers occasionally use photographs taken at Christmas at Waddesdon for promotional purposes. If there is photography taking place on the day of your visit, there will be signs to notify you, and your permission will be sought before taking your photograph.

Christmas at Waddesdon is an event presented in the natural landscape, and Waddesdon is on a hill. Most visitors will walk from the car park along a hard-surface path, which includes steep sections; this path may not be suitable for all pushchairs and buggies.

Pre-booking a Premium parking space or shuttle bus tickets at the time of booking admission tickets is recommended for those who might find the walk difficult.

Premium Parking allows you to park nearer the Manor and will allow for greater ease of access but not advised for Blue Badge or disabled visitors. Blue Badge parking is in the main car park, and free bus tickets for users/companions should be booked with admission tickets. Bus tickets are valid for all journeys on the day.

The Winter Light trail around the Pleasure Grounds is almost all on flat and tarmac surfaces.

The trail down Miss Alice’s Drive has an unfinished surface and steep gradients, which may be challenging in wet conditions and unsuitable for all mobility requirements.

There is a steep path to the Stables, and it is recommended that those with mobility requirements take the bus from North Fountain to the Stables.

Wheelchairs are available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. These cannot be reserved.

In the House, there are ramps that enable entry at the main entrance. Inside, there is step-free access on the ground floor. Access to the first floor is by lift and is dependent on the availability of staff who are needed to operate it. Please note some walkways through rooms are narrow. Carry chairs and seat sticks are not permitted.

If you need any assistance during your visit, please speak to a member of staff who’ll be happy to help.

Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome in most outdoor areas. It can get crowded at peak times. Also there are lots of lights, cables and speakers at doggy level, which may cause your dog distress.

It is suggested that the experience at Christmas might not be suitable for our four-legged friends as the Winter Light trail features moving and sudden lights and sounds.

Note: Dogs are not permitted in the light trail’s interactive zone in front of the Aviary.

Festive food-to-go will be available from the Manor Terrace, Coffee Bar, Woodland Toyshop & Takeaway and Stables Takeaway.

Festive afternoon teas will be served in the Manor Restaurant, but pre-booking essential.

You can enjoy freshly-made fish & chips at the Stables Café.

There will be a variety of independent street food traders at the new Food Village located near the Manor and Christmas Fair, open until 7.00pm each day.

Card and cash payments are accepted at Waddesdon’s outlets and stalls at the market and Food Village.

Yes. But please be aware of the following:

If you are booking an afternoon tea, please select a restaurant sitting at least 30 minutes after your Grounds admission to allow sufficient time to get to the restaurant.

If you are booking an afternoon tea with House & Grounds admission, please select an afternoon tea sitting at least 40-50 minutes after your House entry time. You will only be able to enter the Grounds up to one hour before your House entry time and will not have time to enjoy afternoon tea beforehand.

Those with special dietary requirements, please complete the text box requesting vegetarian, vegan, gluten-, dairy- or nut-free afternoon tea. This appears under Additional Information after confirming your ticket selection, payment, and order details when checking out.