Our Forever Flowers event will see loved ones remembered with a beautiful display at Waddesdon Manor consisting of 1,200 metal pink peonies – each one, hand crafted by Travellers Finds especially for Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity and dedicated to the life and memory of someone special.
The Peonies will form a stunning temporary installation at The Rose Garden within the grounds of the beautiful National Trust estate, Waddesdon Manor. A private viewing of the installation will take place on Monday 28th April for those who have dedicated a Forever Flower, giving the opportunity to reflect, remember and celebrate the life of a loved one.
The display will then be open to the public from Wednesday 30th April – Sunday 18th May during their visit to Waddesdon Manor, providing an opportunity to enjoy the peonies and a chance to reflect and look forward.
FNHC Supporter who dedicated a Forever Flower in 2023
Forever Forget-Me-Not display at Waddesdon Manor | Spring 2023
We’ve put together some frequently asked questions about the event
There will be a limited number of 1,200 Pink Peonies available to dedicate to a loved one.
There is a suggested donation of £35 per flower.
Dedications have now closed.
Yes, a metal plaque will be positioned in front of your Peony with your loved ones first and surname.
You can collect your Forever Flower from our office, in Aylesbury during the week commencing 13th May.
Collection address: Florence Nightingale Hospice Charity Head Office, Unit 2 Walton Lodge, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QY
You can also collect your Forever Flower from one of our 13 Shops across Bucks and Oxon, to arrange this you will need to email fundraising@fnhospice.org.uk to request this.
Posting your Forever Flower will incur an additional donation of £4.50 per flower to cover the cost of postage. Please note that your Red Rose will not fit through a letterbox.
Flowers will naturally rust over time when exposed to the elements. We recommend keeping your Forever Flower indoors to keep it in the best condition.
When you make your dedication you will be asked to select whether you would like to attend the 11am viewing or 2.00pm viewing on the 28th April. If you have any queries about the time you have booked email fundraising@fnhospice.org.uk
The main car park will be open for our guests, there will be a bus running a shuttle service up to the Manor throughout the day, please note that pedestrian access will be closed so you must only travel from the car park to the Manor by the shuttle bus service.
The shuttle bus will be running from 9.45am, with the final bus leaving the car park at 2pm. The last bus will leave the Manor at 3pm to return to the car park.
If you have mobility issues and would like a disabled space at the Manor please email fundraising@fnhospice.org.uk
Toilets will be available.
Refreshments will be available to purchase.
Yes you can, however, usual opening hours and grounds entry charges will apply. You can visit: https://waddesdon.org.uk/your-visit/tickets/ to book.
Although well-behaved dogs are allowed in the grounds of the Manor, please be aware that the installation is within the Rose Garden and no dogs are permitted within this area at any time unless they are assistance dogs. If you bring your dog, they must be kept outside of the installation area and with someone at all times.
Yes, a photographer will be taking photos of the installation during the private viewing.
Please note that the photographer will be taking photos of the flowers and installation for future marketing of the event and not of our supporters visiting the display.
Our vision is for local patients with life-limiting illnesses, and their families, to be able to access the best possible care and support, whenever and wherever they need it.
This will only be possible with the generosity and commitment of our supporters. Every day your donations help us to develop and deliver the services which make such a difference in our patients’ lives.
Please support us in whatever way you can to help keep our dedicated and specialist care available for those who need it.
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