Event Description:
“This is your chance to see exquisite interiors and artworks of two pieces of contemporary architecture on the Waddesdon estate, Windmill Hill, Archive and Flint House and the cotemporary artwork on display in the Water Garden at the Dairy.
Designed by Stephen Marshall Architects of London, Windmill Hill reflects the conservation and environmental concerns of the Rothschild Foundation, and provides public access to and for storage space for the important family archives at Waddesdon. Winner of the RIBA House of the Year Award in 2015, the Flint House was commissioned by the late Lord Rothschild and designed by Charlotte Skene Catling of Skene Catling de la Peña. In the form of an elongated, stepped wedge, Flint House sits in the heart of the Waddesdon Estate, on a chalk seam that runs from Norfolk to Dover. Through exploring this geology, Skene Catling was inspired to create a building clad in flint that appears to erupt from the surrounding earth.
This tour is a chance to explore these beautiful buildings and enjoy their collections, including work by Anish Kapoor, Edmund de Waal, Sarah Lucas, Julian Opie and even a site-specific commission by Richard Long.
Visitors who wish to go into the main Grounds or House will need to purchase additional tickets.
Please note arrival times at the Visitor Car Park are 15 minutes before the tour time. Once you’ve registered your arrival at the Welcome Pavilion you’ll be taken by bus around the estate. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance.
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* Event details accurate at the time of publishing; please check the organiser's website for the latest updates.
Event Location:
Waddesdon Manor
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