Waddesdon Manor
Splendid mansion with extensive art collection, immaculate furnishings and masterpieces by Dutch Masters, Reynolds and Gainsborough.
Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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EV charging options
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Good journey mark
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Access statement available
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
This splendid mansion, built by Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of Louis XIV, boasts an extensive art collection and immaculate furnishings.
The collection, built by successive members of the Rothschild dynasty, includes Dutch Masters, works by Reynolds, Gainsborough and others, and outstanding furniture.
The house was created over a century ago to entertain Baron Ferdinand’s circle of friends. Today it is home to exceptional architecture, art collections and gardens. Some of the house’s magnificent bedroom suites have been converted into exhibition spaces, which host an annual rotation of displays highlighting various aspects of the Waddesdon collection.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
11-12 March: Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm
From 15 March onwards: Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm
Grounds: £13.50 Adult, £6.50 Child
Historic Houses members can visit both house and grounds now for free.
Select “Art Fund – Historic Houses” from a list of concessions on their website to book your slot and then show your membership card on entry.
We welcome group visits to Waddesdon Manor from the UK and overseas and from primary and secondary schools.
(15 or more people, booked in advance)
Grounds only
£9 Group Adult, £4.50 Group Child
House & Grounds
£18 Group Adult, £9 Group Child
A visit to Waddesdon Manor brings learning to life.
Our interactive, hands-on early years and primary school programme supports key stages one and two and covers a wide range of topics using our rich resources.
We also support a range of secondary school subjects.
Contact the Education & Learning Manager, Sarah Dewberry.
01296 653 262.
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Access statement available
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Between Aylesbury and Bicester on the A41.
BY RAIL
Regular trains run from London Marylebone to Aylesbury and Aylesbury Vale Parkway. The nearest train station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway. A taxi or bus journey is required to get to the manor. You can use our free shuttle bus, between 1 March – 28 October. This service takes you directly to our visitor Welcome Pavilion.
LOCAL BUSES
Local Red Rose bus (16) runs from Aylesbury to Marsh Gibbon via Waddesdon. Please note: this is an infrequent service and there are no buses on a Sunday. On arrival in Waddesdon village, walk through the main gates on Silk Street and you’ll be directed towards the Welcome Pavilion.
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