A new woodland playground is set to open at Waddesdon Manor.

The playground, opening in 2026, will be available for free to families and has been specifically designed to enhance the manor's natural woodland setting, featuring a variety of imaginative structures, swings, slides, and more.

Playground specialists TouchWood, using natural wood and materials, have created the new playground that includes extended pathways, allowing parents to participate in activities.

In addition to the new playground, Waddesdon Manor is set to roll out a series of nature-inspired activities and events throughout 2026.

The year kicks off with a series of winter walks around the property in January.

Parkland Spring bulb tours will begin in February in Eythrope's beautiful gardens, where visitors, depending on their visit time, could view an array of spring blooms.

March will see the reopening of the manor's house for the new season with a fresh array of displays, telling the story of Waddesdon and the Rothschild family.

Along with the reopening also comes the National Trust Festival of Blossom, showcasing an array of fresh flower displays.

Miss Alice’s Drive will host a new nature trail, starting from the Conservation Hub, allowing explorers to get a taste of the rich biodiversity and natural environment at the site.

Spring will also witness the opening of a new exhibition by Father and Daughter light artists, Bruce and Tink Munro.

The artists, using digital photography, light, projection, and sound, showcase their relationship with the natural world.

The National Trust’s Easter Adventures programme returns with an outdoor trail that includes games and creative activities.

May will see the return of Art in Nature, with environmental artists creating more works at Waddesdon.

Also in May, Eythrope gardens will offer more tours for people to enjoy the abundance of beauty.

The Tree Listening Project, an interactive installation, will also grace Waddesdon this spring.

Using headphones and acoustic technology, the installation allows visitors to listen as water travels from the roots to the leaves and understand the vital role trees play in supporting our ecosphere.

When summer arrives, Open Farm Sunday in June will provide insight into essential farming work.

Hosted on the broader Waddesdon estate, this event allows visitors to learn more about farming, the countryside, and wildlife.

July and August will feature the National Trust’s Summer of Play at Waddesdon, with unique trails, activities, and den-building.