Waddesdon Manor picks up award again

Their Christmas offerings impressed judges once more.

Author: Dan GoodingPublished 9th Oct 2020

Waddesdon Manor have picked up an award for the second year in a row.

They have won 'Best Christmas Experience' at a leisure awards - beating the likes of Blenheim Palace and Longleat - for their light shows and festive market.

The team picked up the prize at the Group Leisure and Travel Awards, held virtually on Wednesday.

The shortlist included Bath Christmas Market, Blenheim Palace, Chatsworth, Longleat Festival of light and Thursford Christmas Spectacular.

Kim Hallett, Head of Travel Trade, Tourism and Filming at Waddesdon, said:

"We're thrilled that our Christmas offer has once again been recognised with this award.

"Christmas planning has been very different this year, but we're confident that visitors can look forward to a festive day out they won't forget.'

This Christmas, Waddesdon has created an outdoor Winter Light experience that is 'filled with magic and sparkle', in a way visitors can safely enjoy.

The gardens will be illuminated with sparkling lights and colour, as Waddesdon's longest ever Winter Light trail fills the Pleasure Grounds.

Visitors can also enjoy Waddesdon's Christmas Fair.