Built in 1874 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, a collector of exceptional decorative arts, in the style of a French early 16th-century château, Waddesdon Manor now stands as part of the Rothschild House and Gardens in Buckinghamshire and runs under the National Trust.
Starting off the summer season with a beautiful installation of the contemporary timelessness of nature, Nick Knight’s Roses from my Garden will be exhibited at the Coach House Gallery of Waddesdon Manor between July 4 and October 25 2020.
North Front, Waddesdon Manor © National Trust, Waddesdon 
Friday 8th June, 2018 © Nick Knight Courtesy of the Artist and Albion Barn
The exhibition of photographs inspired by the rose, an enduring symbol of beauty, will be open 11am-5pm, Wednesday to Sunday. Nick Knight, known for working with the likes of Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Tom Ford, Lady Gaga and Kanye West, found the roots to this project in 16th and 17th century still life painters like Jan Brueghel the Elder and Jan van Huysum.
Complementing the Rothschild House and Gardens’ surrounding and heritage perfectly, Roses from my Garden sees selected roses taken straight from Nick Knight’s garden, arranged specifically in daylight, and photographed using AI technology to fill the spaces between pixels, calling to attention the painterly qualities of the blossoms themselves. What appears at first glance to be a historical approach to flower photography is at the very cutting edge of imaging technology. Roses from my Garden no longer appear as photographs, but digital representations of photographs.
Admission is free for National Trust, Art Fund and RHS members, and under-5s. Book here: waddesdon.org.uk/roses
Visiting Waddesdon Post-Lockdown
Though Waddesdon Manor is open to the public, visiting post-lockdown is bound to feel slightly different. The Gardens have safety protocols in place, including caps on daily visitor numbers, timed entry slots for arrival, and social distancing measures in place to protect the health of visitors, staff, and volunteers.
Waddesdon Manor has opened its gates and is welcoming visitors to its aviary, Power House film shows, the Manor shop, and its ever-popular Woodland Playground. The Treaterie at the Stables and Manor Coffeebar, serving homemade snacks and drinks, are open for takeaway, too.
The House, wine cellars, indoor restaurant and cafe have not yet reopened, though shuttle bus services and the Woodland Cafe are due to welcome guests from July 22. Details of revised walking routes to/from the car park, location of toilets, take away food outlets, and the shop on our website.
