Waddesdon Manor
Duration: 3, 4 hours
Overview
Discover Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild’s collection of English and Dutch paintings and French decorative arts from the 1870s – some of the finest in the world.
Included
- Entrance to Waddesdon Manor House and Gardens or Waddesdon Manor Gardens only
Excluded
- Transport to and from Waddesdon Manor
- Refreshments
- Audio guides – they can be purchased separately
- Entrance to special events which require a separate entrance ticket
Important information
Schedule:
Wednesday to Sunday
Gardens only: 10am until 5pm (last admission 4pm).
Gardens and House Entry: 11am until 5pm
Gardens only: 10am until 5pm (last admission 4pm).
Gardens and House Entry: 11am until 5pm
Venue Location:
Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Meeting Point:
The Welcome Pavillion in the Visitor Car Park on arrival
Highlights
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Waddesdon Manor House and Garden
Enjoy a day out discovering fine art and picturesque gardens at Waddesdon. A French Renaissance-style château in the heart of the Chilterns, brimming with incredible treasures, a contemporary exhibition space, a restaurant and café for coffee and lunch, a gift and Rothschild wine shop, an Aviary that carries out essential conservation work and acres of landscaped gardens packed with outdoor activities for families including a woodland playground.
Waddesdon Manor Gardens
Enjoy a day in nature, marvel at beautiful flower displays and historic Italian statuary. Set within the heart of the Chilterns, the gardens of Waddesdon are bursting with beautiful bedding displays, as well as a contemporary exhibition space, restaurant and café for coffee and lunch, a gift and Rothschild wine shop, an Aviary that carries out essential conservation work and acres of landscaped gardens packed with outdoor activities for families including a woodland playground.
21 October - 29 November 2026: For Your Tomorrow Installation
This autumn, Waddesdon Manor will host For Your Tomorrow, a powerful installation by Standing with Giants commemorating those who lost their lives during D-Day and the wider conflict. From 21 October to 29 November 2026, 1,476 life-size silhouettes will fill the grounds, each representing an individual life lost under British command. New figures and designs will honour a range of military personnel, including Beach Masters, Tank Crew, Royal Engineers and British Commando Frogmen, alongside 50 French Resistance fighters, creating a moving tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for freedom.