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Waddesdon opening delayed
March 18, 2020
Waddesdon Manor has postponed opening the house and exhibitions to meet government recommendations to minimise transmission of the coronavirus (Covid-19). However, knowing that a walk outdoors in beautiful surrounding can positively help health and well-being, it is opening the grounds and gardens for visitors to make free, fully independent visits from Saturday 21 March. It […]
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‘Flower rain’ falls
March 10, 2020
In Japan, ‘Hanami’, or ‘flower viewing’, is all about enjoying the fleeting beauty of blossom trees as they come into bloom. There’s no better bringer of gratitude for the arrival of spring than the gentle flutter of falling petals surrounding you as you stroll through a garden or orchard. The Japanese even have a name […]
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Tony Hart tribute
August 9, 2019
Folkstone artist Shane Record headed north to Stowe House this summer to paint a massive 8×4 ft picture of the spectacular south front in record time. Now an established artist for 15 years, Shane supports many charities by creating artworks to raise funds, and as a youngster he was inspired by the late, great TV […]
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Happy to be humdrum
July 22, 2019
A humble Morris Marina estate stole the show at the latest, and arguably best, Hagerty Festival of the Unexceptional. It took place at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire on Saturday, July 20. Welcoming thousands of enthusiasts, the 2019 hurrah for the humdrum saw huge numbers of enthusiasts of the ordinary gather in the sunshine to admire […]
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Waddesdon’s ‘Aladdin’s cave’
July 8, 2019
More than 300 rarely seen objects spanning two millennia are to be revealed in new, permanent gallery at Waddesdon Manor. From a 1st-century cameo of Augustus Caesar’s grandson, to a microscope used by entomologist and flea expert Charles Rothschild, via jewellery given as presents from Queen Victoria, to objects bearing Nazi inventory numbers, gold boxes, […]
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Collar a good deal
March 6, 2019
Woofs at Waddeson is a new idea to attract dog owners to the Vale of Aylesbury National Trust property. Treat your dog to Poupon’s Doggy Bag in the Stables Courtyard on the weekend of March 16-17 and Waddesdon will treat you to a free tea or coffee. Enjoy what they call a ‘pawfect day’ with the […]
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