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'Sleeping Beauty': Christmas at Waddesdon
- Published:
- 29 October 2024
This Christmas be spirited away to a magical wonderland at Waddesdon.
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 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.
Outdoor Light Trail and Illuminations
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 Fair 2024 (15 Nov – 22 Dec)
Our 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.
Festive Food and Drink
Festive food-to-go will be available from the Manor Terrace, Coffee Bar, and Stables Takeaway.
In the Manor Restaurant, festive afternoon teas will be served (pre-booking essential). Book your afternoon tea >
At the Stables Café, enjoy freshly-made fish & chips.
There will be a variety of independent street food traders at the Christmas Fair.
Card and cash payments accepted at Waddesdon’s own outlets and stalls at the market and Food Village. Please note there is no cash machine or cash back facility on site.
Late Night Openings
We have late night openings on Fri 22 & 29 Nov and 6, 13 & 20 Dec. The House will be open until 8pm, with last entry at 7.20pm whilst the grounds will be open until 9pm, with last entry at 8pm.