Christmas & New Year

There’s nothing quite like Christmas at Waddesdon, be spirited away to a magical wonderland as classic tales come to life with new decorations in the house and dazzling new light displays outside enchant and delight.

Enjoy fantastic feasts with delicious local ingredients.
The Five Arrows offers the perfect home-from-home warmth and the enchantment of Christmas.

Visit Waddesdon Manor

This Christmas at Waddesdon, be spirited away to a magical wonderland as classic tales come to life with new decorations in the house and dazzling new light displays outside enchant and delight.

Festive Menus

There's no better place to enjoy a festive get-together than The Five Arrows. Join us to enjoy our delicious festive menus, carefully curated by our wonderful team of chefs. 

Available from 22nd November into 2024!

Festive A La Carte Menu

Festive Set Menu

Festive Bar Menu

Festive Teapas Menu

Christmas Markets & Lights Offer

Christmas at Waddesdon is back again with magical lights, the gardens aglow and dazzling displays. Enjoy a cosy stay at The Five Arrows and experience the magic of Christmas in our historic manor house and grounds. Whether you are looking to spend some relaxing, quality time with your loved ones or looking for a festive country escapes, we promise we will create magical memories.

  • Rooms from £180 including bed, full English breakfast, access to the Winter Lights, Christmas Market and inside Waddesdon Manor (subject to availability), Dinner inclusive packages are available too (subject to availability).

Christmas in The Coach House

Looking to celebrate with colleagues, family or friends? Host your Christmas party with us. The Coach House will be exclusively yours for a relaxed dining experience and get the festivities started with a swing. Enjoy a 3 course Christmas meal with Prosecco on arrival and wine during the meal for £49.50 per person.

  • Offer includes: exclusive room hire of The Coach House, 3 course Christmas meal, a glass of prosecco on arrival and half a bottle of wine per person during the meal. Available Wednesday- Friday at Midday or 5 PM.

Festive country escape at The Dairy Cottage

Make this Christmas truly special whilst we give you a festive celebration to remember; full of warmth, fun, relaxation, scrumptious food and fine wine. The Dairy Cottage is situated on the quiet Waddesdon estate a short walk away from The Five Arrows.

  • The self-catered cottage sleeps up to 4 guests in two generous double bedrooms, with a spacious dining room, fully equipped kitchen and a living area perfect for entertaining. A brisk 20 minute walk from the Waddesdon Manor house and grounds, the perfect destination for anyone looking to reconnect with nature and an idyllic place for a countryside escape.  Your break will include Unlimited entry to the famous Waddesdon Manor, Light Installation and Christmas Market (22nd Nov to 17th December subject to availability).  

  • From £600 per night including bed, full English breakfast, access to the Winter Lights, Christmas Market and inside Waddesdon Manor (subject to availability), Dinner inclusive packages are available too (subject to availability).

Christmas Opening Hours

24.12 Christmas Eve (Sunday Lunch Service till 6PM) 12PM-Late

25.12 Christmas Day (Fully Booked Enquire to Join Waitlist) 12PM-2PM

26.12 Boxing Day CLOSED

27.12 Wednesday CLOSED

28.12 Thursday 12PM- Late

29.12 Friday 12PM-Late

30.12 Saturday 12PM-Late

31.12 New Years Eve Open for New Year’s Eve Party

New Year’s Eve Party

Eat, drink and boogie into 2024. Enjoy some champagne and canapés on arrival. We’ve crafted a gorgeous 5-Course menu followed by a selection of cheeses.

Enjoy a spectacular countdown and then dance into 2024 as our DJ takes over until 12:30am

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