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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Cafe / restaurant
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EV charging options
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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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
At Waddesdon Manor we are committed to providing an accessible attraction for all, and try to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit while with us.
For full accessibility details please see waddesdon.org.uk/your-visit/disabled-access/
For any additional support for your visit please email [email protected]
Waddesdon Manor is an impressive French Renaissance-style château set in Buckinghamshire, with sweeping landscapes and manicured gardens. Originally developed in the 1870s and 1880s for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his collections of decorative arts, Old Master paintings and 18th-century portraits, Waddesdon welcomed the fashionable world with Saturday to Monday house parties. Ferdinand’s social circle spanned royalty, including the Prince of Wales, historians, explorers and writers.
Today, focal points in the garden include an iconic Victorian-style Parterre – famed for its colourful seasonal bedding, an ornate Rococo-style Aviary – conserving rare birds, and 3D bird bedding sculptures.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Opening Times
Grounds are open Wednesday to Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Mondays, from 10am to 5pm (last entry 4pm).
Waddesdon Manor House is open Wednesday to Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Mondays. Opening times are 12pm to 4.30pm (last entry 3.30pm) on weekdays, and 11am to 4.30pm on weekends (last entry 3.30pm). Please note that conservation works are currently underway, including ground source heat pump installation and stone façade conservation.
Gardens and Features
The following areas are open as part of general grounds access during standard opening hours:
- Parterre
- Aviary Garden with 3D Carpet Bedding
- Rose Garden — particularly spectacular from June through autumn
- Aviary
- Conservation Hub
Guided Tours
Water Garden Guided Tours and Eythrope Garden Guided Tours are available throughout the year.
Attractions
Wild Wood Adventure Playground opens Saturday 1 August 2026. The previous Woodland Playground has now closed.
Events and Digital Guide
A Family Events Programme runs across key seasonal periods including February Half-Term, Easter, Summer, and Halloween.
The Bloomberg Digital App (Waddesdon Manor Guide) is available for download via app stores or online access, providing information at any time.
House and Grounds Admission Prices
£27.00 Adults
£13.50 Children
Free to Historic Houses Members. To pre-book 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.
Groups Admission Prices:
House and Grounds
£22.95 Adults
£11.45 Children
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: [email protected]
At Waddesdon Manor we are committed to providing an accessible attraction for all, and try to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit while with us.
For full accessibility details please see waddesdon.org.uk/your-visit/disabled-access/
For any additional support for your visit please email [email protected]
Getting here
Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Waddesdon Manor is just off the A41 between Bicester and Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. For Sat Nav users our postcode is HP18 0JH. The main visitor entrance is via Silk Street.
We recommend checking your route before you set off, as there are HS2 roadworks taking place on roads near us and a new road system and temporary road signs are in place.
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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