Christmas at Waddesdon will be back with magical lights and the gardens aglow. Inspired by the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty, Waddesdon will be an immersive experience. Enjoy beautifully decorated interiors, new light projections on the Manor façade, a glittering light trail in the gardens and the return of the ever-popular Christmas market.

15 Nov – 5 Jan, Wed – Sun (plus Mon 30 & Tues 31 Dec)
(excludes 23 – 26 Dec)

Waddesdon Manor House Rooms

Inspired by the Tale of Sleeping Beauty

A set of paintings by Russian designer Léon Bakst, originally displayed in the Tower Room, serves as inspiration for the beloved fairytale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life throughout the Waddesdon Manor House.

This year’s highlights include a captivating installation by theatre designer Tom Piper MBE in the White Drawing Room, which responds directly to Bakst’s artwork.

Waddesdon Manor Winter Lights Trail

Outside, experience the grounds as never before as the Sleeping Beauty story is celebrated with projections on the Manor façade and our spectacular landscape is transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour, lights and music.

Christmas Market at Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon Manor’s popular Christmas Fair guarantees a festive shopping experience that’s not to be missed. Revel in the sights, scents and sounds of Christmas as you wander amongst specially selected artisan stalls, housed in charming wooden chalets. Complementing the traditional market, our food stalls will be offering visitors a tasty selection of takeaway food and drink to enjoy.

Once upon a Christmas Time

Walk through an installation of artworks made by 15,000 local school children who have been working with artists to create a series of pieces based on the theme ‘Once upon a Christmas Time’. Look out for references to classic fairytales, including Little Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty and Three Billy Goats Gruff. Located at the Coach House Gallery, The Stables.

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