Join us for a fun and hands-on day at the newly created pond mosaic habitat at Waddesdon Manor, where we’ll be planting some of Oxfordshire’s most endangered wetland plant species – helping to restore a vital habitat and give nature a real boost.

This isn’t just about planting – you can also roll up your sleeves for pond dipping and test the water quality to discover which creatures call the wetlands home! It’s a great way to learn about the fascinating world beneath the surface.

Everyone’s welcome – bring your family and friends for a day of nature, fresh air, and friendly company. You’ll get to:

Plant out wetland plant species and learn about habitat restoration from our expert team
Try your hand at pond dipping and water quality testing
Hear from Chris Leach, Head of Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity at the Rothschild Foundation about their work on the wetlands and wetland creation in partnership with Freshwater Habitats Trust

Please bring:

A packed lunch/snack and plenty of water
Waterproof footwear (wellingtons preferred)
Gardening gloves
Weather-appropriate clothing

We’ll provide extra gloves, plus all tools and equipment needed.

Meeting/Parking:

We’ll meet outside the Welcome Pavilion in Waddesdon Manor car park before heading to the wetland site:

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Important to know:

These tickets do not include access to the Manor grounds
The wetland site is a 25-minute walk from the car park – wear comfortable shoes
Toilets are available at the farm, but not at the wetland site
Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed

Come ready to get muddy, learn something new, and help create a thriving home for wildlife.

We look forward to seeing you there!

GroWet Planting at Waddesdon Estate