Image credit: Stuart Bebb
For the perfect winter wonderland, head to Waddesdon Manor (near Aylesbury). They’ve pulled out all the stops to create magical experiences for everyone – whether you’re a festive foodie or looking for Insta-worthy illuminations.
Image credit: Derek Pelling
This year’s attractions include a winter light trail, light shows with music, sparkling illuminated gardens and a traditional Christmas market. Artist Leo Villareal – who specialises in working with light - is exhibiting his work to celebrate the completion of Illuminated River – the longest public art commission in the world. Inspired by this, the Waddesdon team have also worked with local schoolchildren to create a trail of lanterns and illuminated boats along Miss Alice’s Drive.
Waddesdon’s Christmas Fair offers a fantastic way to do your Christmas shopping out in the fresh air, and to support indie businesses and artisan crafters. Set against the floodlit North Front of the Manor, all stalls are housed in charming wooden chalets, dotted amongst twinkling trees.
Opening times: daily to Thur 23 Dec, 12-7pm (inc Mon 20 and Tue 21 Dec)
Mon 27 Dec-Mon 3 Jan 2022, 2-9pm (inc Tue 28 Dec)
Winter Light will continue in the grounds Thur-Sun from 6-23 Jan 2022
Check out this captivating video of last year's Lights:
Welcome to Daily Info’s 2024 Advent Calendar – 24 days of events to celebrate the festive period and get ready to ring in the New Year!
This year's calendar offers a mix of Christmas activities - pantos, comedy shows, carol concerts etc, taking in traditions in Oxford and the wider area, as well as free diversions in December and some of the best happenings to book ahead for in 2025.
