May 3, 2024 Events

We are so disappointed to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the Celebrity Antique Valuation Day at Waddesdon Manor, scheduled for the 20th of June 2024, has been postponed.

We understand that this event was highly anticipated, and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Dementia Carers Respite, our wonderful patron, BBC personality Eric Knowles, along with the dedicated staff at Waddesdon Manor, are wholeheartedly committed to hosting this event. Rest assured; you will be the first to know as soon as a new date is confirmed. Keep a look out for an announcement on this page or our website and really hope that you will still be able to join us.

INVITATION

From Eric Knowles
To anyone interested in antiques

As the proud Patron of this wonderful charity (Dementia Carers Respite), I wish to invite you to a fundraising event where every penny raised will go to give desperately needed respite to dementia family carers who spend 24/7 looking after loved ones.

The Celebrity Antiques' Valuation Day is a ticket-only event (open both to National Trust members and the general public) takes place on the 20th of June 2024 at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire.

Alongside me, I will have 4 colleagues who are TV personalities and experts in various specialities and ready to hopefully surprise you with the value of the articles you bring.

Valuations will take place from 12.00 to 17.00 at the Stables complex of Waddesdon Manor and it will be for up to 2 items per ticket holder.
Valuation time slots will be given, so for the rest of day you can enjoy the beautiful gardens, visit the house and enjoy a pleasant lunch, or a snack and a drink.

At the Stables complex, you will also have the opportunity to meet expert restorers, bid in a silent auction for a two-night’s stay in a wonderful Grade II house in Cheltenham or simply get a raffle ticket. All the while being serenaded by soft relaxing music.

To buy tickets click here but, if you cannot join us on the day, please make a donation on this site.
For more information on the campaign click here where you can also donate.

This exclusive fundraising event is only possible thanks to the kindness and support from the Waddesdon Manor management team to whom we are hugely grateful.

This is a great opportunity for a lovely day at one of England’s most treasured houses - and much more.

We expect tickets to be in high demand and available only on a first come first serve basis, so book your place now.

Charity Patron and Antiquarian

Eric Knowles

ERIC KNOWLES

35 Years with Bonhams Auctioneer, 25 years as a senior director responsible for English, continental and asian ceramics glass and works of art.

In his 43rd year working on thr BBC's Antiques Roadshow and nine years as a presenter on BBC's Bargain hunt.

JOHN BENJAMIN

‘John Benjamin is a Jewellery historian, author and broadcaster. In 2021 he was appointed Honorary Jewellery Adviser to the National Trust and lectures in the UK and overseas on a wide range of topics including Antique Jewellery, Diamonds and Faberge’.

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