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Waddesdon Christmas Fair

2026–27 dates not announced yet — usually late November to mid-December, as part of 'Christmas at Waddesdon'

A separate Artist & Makers Fair at The Dairy is confirmed for 4–6 Dec 2026

12 noon–7pm (2025)

Waddesdon Manor (south side of the Manor, overlooking the Parterre, in 2025), Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire · South East England

MakersFood & drinkCastle & estateLight trail Ticketed entry

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Two Christmas trees covered in warm lights in front of the ornate French-château-style facade of Waddesdon Manor, with visitors crossing the forecourt
Waddesdon Manor decorated for Christmas; the Christmas Fair is held beside the Manor (photo 2011) — Photo: Chris Reynolds, CC BY-SA 2.0

A festive fair of hand-picked makers and food producers held during Christmas at Waddesdon, the Rothschild manor's winter light season.

Waddesdon Manor, the Rothschild family's French-style chateau near Aylesbury, holds a Christmas Fair as part of its winter 'Christmas at Waddesdon' season of light installations and decorated rooms. Stalls from selected makers and producers sell artisan gifts and local food, with seasonal takeaway food and drink to enjoy while exploring the light trail.

In 2025 the fair moved to the south side of the Manor overlooking the Parterre. It is included in Christmas grounds admission rather than being free to enter. Separately, a smaller three-day Artist & Makers Fair with around 25 local makers is held at The Dairy on the estate in early December.

Dates by season

SeasonDatesStatus
2026–27 Not announced yet (usually late November to mid-December, as part of 'Christmas at Waddesdon')A separate Artist & Makers Fair at The Dairy is confirmed for 4–6 Dec 2026 To be confirmed
2025–26 Sat 22 Nov – Sun 14 Dec 2025Christmas at Waddesdon opened Wednesday to Sunday (plus some extra December days); late openings to 8pm on Saturdays Held

Dates are taken from the market’s own website or official announcements and were last checked on 6 October 2026. Plans can change, so please check with the organiser before you travel. Spotted a change? Tell us.

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