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NEW FORCHRISTMAS 2015

Winter LightBruce Munro.3 week

Christmas Gift Fair.Preview Week

Special Seasonal Events11-15 November.Perfect Gifts

in our Manor, Wine & Stables Shops

Left: © Ingo Maurer GmbH Munich. Above: Mike Fear © The National Trust, Waddesdon Manor

CHRISTMASAT WADDESDONBEGINS WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER

East Wing & Bachelors’ Wing, Gardens, Aviary, Restaurants, Winter Light at Waddesdon: BruceMunro, and Lights and Legends our theme in the House.

Open Wednesday 11 November until Sunday 3 January (Wednesday to Sunday, and Mondays 21 & 28, Tuesdays 22 & 29 December).Closed 24 - 26 December. New for this year! The Christmas Gift Fair opens Wednesday 18 November for three weeks.

Group Adult Group Child

East Wing & Bachelors’ Wing £13 £6.5011am - 4pmLast timed entry is at 3.30pm(ticket includes Gardens, Aviary, Shops, Restaurants, Winter Light at Waddesdon)

Gardens, Aviary, Shops, Restaurants, Winter Light at Waddesdon10am - 5pm £6 £3

National Trust members free

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 20 Novemberuntil 3 January 2015, the East & Bachelors’ Wings andthe Gardens will be open until 7pm (closed Boxing Day).

SPECIAL TWO SEASON OFFERWaddesdon at Christmas is a magical experienceand in the Spring, Summer and Autumn months,the Gardens and House are equally stunning.Take advantage of our special two season offerand allow your group to experience Waddesdonnext season as well! Book 2016’s group visit thisyear and benefit from this season’s price.£13 Adults (instead of £14) and don’t forget NationalTrust members come in for free.

2015 sees the last appearance of our three-year artist residency, Winter Light atWaddesdon: Bruce Munro. Visitors last yearwere mesmerised by Munro’s captivating lightinstallations in the Gardens and this season hewill create new pieces to explore. In the House, our theme is Lights and Legends,an evocation of stories, myths and rituals fromaround the world, some traditional, some exoticand some contemporary, which celebrate light atthis festival time of year.

As always at Waddesdon, beautiful decorations,events, food and gifts come together in aseasonal celebration which is not to be missed.

CHRISTMAS FAIR 2015Wednesday 18 - Sunday 22 NovemberWednesday 25 - Sunday 29 NovemberWednesday 2 - Sunday 6 DecemberWednesday and Thursday 10am-5pmFriday - Sunday 10am-7pm

Our hugely popularChristmas Fair will onceagain be held in theManor gardens, againstthe wonderful, floodlitbackdrop of the House, a stunning location

overlooking the Parterre and the Vale ofAylesbury. With the cream of local artisanproducers alongside some of the best lovedindependent traders from around the country,the fair offers a great selection of unusualChristmas gifts and festive foods. This year thefair opens a week earlier, on Wednesday 18November – come early and beat the rush.

WINTER LIGHT AT WADDESDON

© Bruce Munro Photo: Mark Pickthall

On arrival 10-10.45amCoffee and homemadebiscuits £3.00

Coffee and mince pies with brandy butter £4.00

New Coffee and baconsandwich £5.00

Early bird special duringthe Christmas fair weeks: Coffee and bacon sandwich £4.00 (20% discount)

Christmas Lunch12 noon or 2.30pm

StarterParsnip and apple soup withartisan breads and butter

MainTraditional Norfolk turkey with chestnut and apricotstuffing, homemadechipolata wrapped in bacon,roast potatoes, parsnips,sprouts, carrots and braisedred cabbage served withRothschild red wine gravy

DessertHomemade Christmaspudding with brandy ice cream

£21.50 for two courses£24.50 for three courses,including a glass of Rothschildred or white wine, tea, coffee and water

Lights and LegendsAfternoon Tea 4pmInspired by a sumptuousFrench royal feast during thereign of Louis XIV, the SunKing, shown in our WhiteDrawing Room

A selection of French savoury treatsCroque Monsieur Duck confit with mustardand pear on crisp breadRoulade of cream cheese,herbs and garlicFrench onion tart Smoked salmon dauphinoisewith soured cream and chive

A selection of delicious French fanciesGâteau opéra Flans pâtissier brûlée Macaroon framboise Classic Madeline Scone citron with crème Chantilly

£18.50served with a glass of mulledwine and a selection of teas

PREVIEW WEEKGet Set for Christmas withour Special Seasonal Events11-15 NovemberAsk our Group BookingsTeam about these exclusiveevents, running for oneweek only, which can bebooked to fit into yourgroup’s itinerary.

Christmas in the KitchenLet us help take the stressout of Christmas in thekitchen this year. Join usfor demonstrations, menuideas and lots of reassuringadvice from one of ourtalented team of chefs.£4.00 per person

Cheese and WineWaddesdon in-house WineAdvisor Peter Tompkinswill be hosting informalcheese and wine tastingswith the focus on exploringthe science behindmatching food and wineand understanding whycertain foods work betterthan others.£4.00 per person

CHRISTMAS IN THE MANOR RESTAURANT

All prices include VAT. If we can help with any special dietary requirements,please do ask. Gluten-free bread and soya milk are available. Whilst most of ourfood is made here at Waddesdon, we cannot guarantee that all ingredients, someof which are bought in, have been prepared in an allergen-free environment.

Photos: Pascale Cumberbatch. © The National Trust, Waddesdon Manor

CHRISTMAS SHOPIN THE COACHHOUSE AT THESTABLES, OPENS 11 NOVEMBER

Styled by a leadingLondon shop designer,our Christmas shopoffers both traditionaland contemporarydecorations, unusualChristmas gifts, cardsand wrapping paper.

THE PERFECT GIFT MANOR, WINE & STABLES SHOPS

The shops are festively decorated and fullof inspiring gift ideas from inexpensivestocking fillers to stunning individual pieces.

Find unique gifts from local artists andone-off vintage pieces with prices startingfrom just £15.

The Wine Shop’s incomparable range ofRothschild wines is complemented byoutstanding yet affordable ‘Guest Wines’.There’s also a great choice of spirits, fromEnglish vodka to traditional port, andgourmet food specialities including Britishartisan cheeses. All make great gifts. Trybefore you buy at regular tastings.

Waddesdon ManorNear Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP18 0JHBooking Line: Monday–Friday 10am - 4pm01296 653226Email: bookings@waddesdon.org.ukwww.waddesdon.org.uk

National Trust Charity Registration No. 205846All proceeds go towards the upkeep of Waddesdon Manor

LocationWaddesdon is just off the A41 betweenAylesbury and Bicester, 20 minutes from J7(northbound) and J9 (southbound) of the M40.

Approximate driving times London 90 minutesBirmingham 75 minutesOxford 45 minutesAylesbury 15 minutes

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A1

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Booking InformationReservations for group visits can be made by phoning theGroup Bookings Team on 01296 653226 (Monday - Friday,10.00- 4.00), or email Deborah Read atbookings@waddesdon.org.uk. They will discuss with you therequirements of your group, including any access needs andcoach parking arrangements and suggest a suitable itinerary. A completed Visit Schedule will then be sent to you asconfirmation of your reservation requesting any payments due.

A group is defined as 15 or more and includes a free place tothe organiser. In order to secure group rate on all admissions,tours and catering packages, the full cost of the visit must bepaid two weeks in advance. Payment can be made over thetelephone by MasterCard, VISA, American Express andBAC’s transfer. Cheques should be made payable to TheRothschild Foundation and sent for the attention of theGroup Bookings Team. All prices include VAT. Special areashave been dedicated to coach parking near the NorthFountain, a driver refreshment voucher will be provided.

Front cover: Photo: Mike Fear © The National Trust, Waddesdon Manor