Waddesdon Manor awarded ‘Best Christmas Experience’ in UK

Waddesdon Manor won the award for the ‘Best Christmas Experience’ at the Group Leisure and Travel Awards on October 8.

The Manor was up against other well-known places such as Christmas at Kew, Longleat Festival of Light, and Windsor Castle.

Kim Hallett, Head of Travel Trade, Tourism and Filming at Waddesdon, said: “We are delighted that our unique Christmas offer has been recognised with this award.

“Christmas planning begins a year in advance here at Waddesdon, and our team work tirelessly to ensure all visitors experience a festive day out that they won’t forget.”

Waddesdon's annual Christmas prep

This year the house decorations will be inspired by classic Christmas hits, and the gardens will be lit up with the locations longest ever Winter Light trail.

There is also a Christmas Fair which will be host to over 80 wooden chalets ready to sell various gifts.

Christmas at Waddesdon will take place from November 16 to January 5.