The Colourscape at Waddesdon is back this May half term.
Tickets always sell out quickly to this unique event.
We went in 2019 and my (then) 1 and 3 year old loved it. We actually went in one of the SEN quieter sessions as my little boy found loud noises difficult. After his initial wobble and tears at actually entering the inflatable tunnels he soon ran around and loved the experience. You all get given a colourful vest to wear (like a tabard) which helps with the colour inside the tunnels! These are my photos from a few years ago, on a bit of a rubbish phone and in very funky light so you get the idea, but apologies for the quality.
It is a very unique experience of colour and sound and quite tricky to describe! Hopefully these photos help give an idea of what to expect.
What Waddesdon say about the Colourscape
“…Long views of intense colour and light stretch out – the longest view ever created in Colourscape will appear in the ‘Aviary Colourscape’. Enter a new world where you can explore intense light, colour and space in 56 interlinked chambers and encounter unusual musical experiences during your journey.
Each day there will be different music and dance performances – resident musician, Michael Ormiston creates family-friendly free-flowing workshops for all on weekdays and at weekends we present Hurdy-Gurdy, panpipes, dance, flutes from around the world and a spectacular theatre-piece with dance and costumes.
Important things to know:
- Pushchairs are not allowed inside Colourscape, please park them outside and collect when you’ve been through. We took a baby sling with us.
- Most wheelchairs can be accommodated in Colourscape
- Families with SEN children please make yourself known to the Colourscape staff, you can also book quieter sessions at the beginning and end of the day.
- You need to have an entry ticket to the grounds as well as the admission to Colourscape.
Child Ticket (0-16): £4
Adult Ticket : £8
Tickets must be pre booked.
Wed 28 July–Sun 8 Aug 2021
10.30am-4.30pm, with live music 11am-3.30pm and quiet times 10.30-10.50am and 3.30-3.50pm.
Last entry 3.50-4pm
Where to get tickets:
https://waddesdon.seetickets.com/timeslots/waddesdon-admission
You need to go through the general ticket booking/reservation first and then after the parking shuttle bus section there’s an option to add Colourscape.
