Spice It Up at Chilli Fest Waddesdon Manor

Chilli Fest Waddesdon Manor promises to be the hottest event of the summer. The manor house built for the Baron de Rothschild in the 1870s to entertain guests and exhibit his works of art, will be turned into a chilli festival for one weekend in late August.

Some of the country’s most loved independent suppliers will descend upon the 19th Century manor house for a weekend of spicy feasting with artisan producers, live music, and fun for the family, as well as salsa lessons. Take the opportunity to explore the house and wander around the wonderful gardens, as entrance is free with a Waddesdon Manor Chilli Fest ticket.

Waddesdon Manor Chilli Fest Stallholders

Chilli Fest 2017. Image Adam Hollier (c) National Trust, Waddesdon Manor

More than 70 stallholders will sell everything to do with the chilli, from cakes to cheese and chutneys to oils. A full list of the food and drink producers at the fair can be found
here
.

For more inspiration to attend read Mark Bibby Jackson’s
Great Escape to Waddesdon Manor
.

Chilli Fest Waddesdon Entertainment

Chilli Fest face painting, Adam Hollier (c) National Trust, Waddesdon Manor

There will be live music from DJ Levi Roots (Saturday) and Bluey (Friday) and entertainment for the kids. Further details can be found
here
.

Chilli Festival tickets allow you entrance to Waddesdon Manor itself.

When is the Waddesdon Chilli Fest 2025?

The main chilli fest UK is from 29 to 31 August 2025, (10am to 5pm), Saturday 10am to 7pm.

Chilli Fest 2017. Image Adam Hollier (c) National Trust, Waddesdon Manor

Where is the Chilli Fest Waddesdon 2025?

Aviary Gardens, Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH.

Tickets for the Waddesdon Chilli Fest

There is a charge of £20 for the Chilli Fest UK, which includes normal grounds charge. Purchase your tickets
here
.

If you like your summer food festival more fragrant than spicy why not try the
Isle of Wight Garlic Festival.
Alternatively, dig into our round up of
Summer Food Festivals in the UK and Ireland
.

More information about Waddesdon Manor

Can be found
here
and for the Chilli Fest click
here
. Cover image Nina Mistryi (c) National Trust, Waddesdon Manor.