Christmas at Waddesdon will be back with magical lights and the gardens aglow. Waddesdon Manor will be back open with dazzling displays inside the house creating a Waddesdon-inspired wonderland.

Wed 22 Nov – Mon 1 Jan 2024, Wed-Sun plus Mon 1 Jan
Christmas Fair 22 Nov – 17 Dec
Grounds 12-7pm (last entry 6pm), House 12.30-7pm (last entry 6.30pm)

Waddesdon Manor House Rooms

This year the Manor transforms into a fantastical and festive wonderland with displays in the house and brand-new light projections on the Manor façade inspired by three classic British tales.

Go on a magical adventure as you enter the wondrous world of Alice in Wonderland, journey through the glittering snowscapes of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and fly with Peter Pan to Neverland.

Waddesdon Manor Winter Lights Trail

Working equally well as a Christmas lights trail or for the New Year, the outdoor experience at Waddesdon is fantastic.

They’ve really upped their game this year.  The outside of the Manor house goes way beyond just a light projection and from the front tells a moving story picking up on the fairytale theme indoors.

The back of the Manor house hasn’t been left out either.  It’s wonderful calm and serene, all lit and with giant shooting stars below.

Follow a new light trail for 2023  through the Aviary gardens with mesmerising new installations, more interactive elements than ever and seasonal favourites.

As music fills the air, walk beneath a glowing canopy of orbs, see twinkling starbursts and spot larger-than-life 3D birds lit with fairy lights. Tap boxes will let you change the colour of the Manor’s South Front.

Christmas Market at Waddesdon Manor

Soak up the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas with hand-selected stalls all housed in charming wooden chalets, surrounded by twinkling trees. Until 17 December.

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