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Andy Warhol at Waddesdon

August 22nd, 2011 · No Comments

[ September 14, 2011 to September 15, 2011. ] Sarah Bernhardt and Albert Einstein are the subject of two lectures offering new insights into the development and historical context of Andy Warhol’s work.
They will take place at the Dairy at Waddesdon.
£65.00 includes the lecture, lunch, a guided tour of
the Warhol exhibition and Waddesdon Manor.
Wednesday 14 September 2011, 10.30-4.30
Sarah Bernhardt: The Rise of Celebrity
Maureen [...]

Exhibitions, Collection Events and Displays from 30 March

March 3rd, 2011 · 1 Comment

New exhibitions in the House this year include a rare chance to see at close quarters the rich colours and fantastical decoration of our 16th-century Italian glazed earthenware – maiolica.
The Books and Bindings exhibition, highlighting our exceptional collection of 18th-century printed books continues, and with it is a truly revolutionary display, exploring depictions of the [...]

Christmas at Waddesdon

November 16th, 2010 · No Comments

After a 10 day installation, 18,000 pea lights and countless decorations later we are ready to open the doors for Christmas at Waddesdon tomorrow.
This year Waddesdon is embracing its French heritage and the theme of the decorations in the house is decidedly Parisienne! Our creative team have captured the atmosphere of Christmas Eve in some of [...]

NEW! Taxi Bus Service during August with Chiltern Railways

August 11th, 2010 · No Comments

Visit us with Chiltern Railways and our taxi bus service direct from Aylesbury Vale Parkway, and take advantage of a 2 for 1 offer to the Gardens when you travel by train.
http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/plan_your_visit/taxi_bus.html

Behind the scenes in the Collection

March 31st, 2010 · No Comments

March is always a busy time in the collection department – the Manor reopens for the main season on 31 March. It’s at this time of year that the house is woken from its winter slumbers, with covers removed from furniture inside and from sculpture outside.  Every area of the house is busy, with the [...]