The grounds Waddesdon will be open for family days out February half-term and kids go free  Opening dates and times are Sat 15 – Sun 23 Feb (closed Mon 17 & Tue 18).

Waddesdon Manor Adventure Playground

The adventure playground at Waddesdon Manor is all included in grounds entry so no extra to pay.  It’s spread out through the woods and connected by a wooden pathway so pushchair friendly too.

You can start at the top with the zip wire and high tube slide and work your way down with challenges along the way to the younger ones playground at the end by the stables or do it all in reverse

Outdoor Adventure Workshops

Hosted by Mud & Guts – a 2-hour adventure where children (6-9 years) explore the magnificent woods of Waddesdon. From den building and fire lighting to animal tracking and epic games, there’s something for every young explorer. The hands-on workshops combine bushcraft, nature education, and fun games, all designed to spark imagination and keep little minds and bodies engaged. Pre-booking essential.

Drop off your children for a two hour session where they will become little wilderness explorers.

Suitable for children from 6 to 9 years old. £28 per child.

Explore the Grounds at Waddesdon

Waddesdon is also perfect for a family walk with lots of areas to explore.  Head over to the Aviary to check out the birds and then amble round to the manor house passing a lovely bank of snowdrops on the way.  Lovely to finally see these first signs of spring.

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The Most Amazing Jacket Potatoes at Waddesdon Manor

I have to give a special mention to my lunch last Feb half term at Waddesdon Manor.  My jacket potato was so good it really deserved a review all of it’s own. Down at the stables  you can get hot drinks, tasty treats and light lunches.

For kids there is the choice of fish goujons, a half jacket potato or pasta.  The adults menu is Rooster baked potatoes with olive oil and sea salt.  The range of toppings is mouthwatering from chicken & wild mushrrom with truffle cream to honey & mustard pork sausages.  I chose the home smoked sea trout with watercress, horseradish and dill creme fraiche.  I’m not sure I’m going to be able to settle for cheese & beans again in the future – it was a taste sensation.

It came also came served with puy lentils, sun blushed tomatoes, edamame beans, pomegranate and crispy shallots and dressed with a wholegrain mustard vinaigrette.