Chenies Manor House
One of England's finest Tudor houses with gardens overlooking the Chess Valley.
Chenies, Buckinghamshire, WD3 6ER
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Pet friendly
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Shop
Historic Chenies Manor is open to visitors and is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions, exhibitions, events, filming and guided tours.
Beautifully nestled in the natural beauty of the Chilterns on the Herts/Bucks border. The idyllic rural setting of the manor also benefits close proximity to London and London Heathrow, situated just outside of the M25. Chenies Manor House is one of the UK’s finest Tudor Mansion Houses. Steeped in history, the Grade I Listed estate is set in Buckinghamshire’s charming estate village of Chenies and overlooks the Chess Valley.
The venue’s grounds boast award winning gardens and original 13th Century features including a Medieval well, a dungeon and a reputed priest hole. Although it has never been occupied by Royalty, both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I were visitors. Chenies Manor House was bought in 1956 by Colonel and Mrs Macleod Matthews and has since remained as the Macleod Matthews family home.
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Chenies Manor House is a Tudor Grade 1 listed building located in Chenies, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 6ER. It is historically significant and frequently used as a location for film and television productions. The manor house and its gardens offer a variety of attractions and events throughout the year.
General Opening Times
The house is currently closed to visitors and will reopen to the general public on 13th April 2026. Regular opening days are Mondays and Tuesdays, with gates open from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The house is also open on Bank Holidays for special events. Tickets for 2026 will be available for purchase starting 1st March 2026.
Attractions
- The Gardens: The award-winning gardens are open during the house's regular opening times and feature a variety of themed areas, including the Physic Garden, Rose Garden, Kitchen Garden, White Garden, Parterre Lawn, Sunken Garden, and Inner Court.
- The Garden Tea Room: Open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and during special events, offering homemade cakes and a selection of teas and coffee.
- The Pavilion Shop: Open during the same hours as the tea room, selling Chenies Manor products and artisan items.
Events
- Tulip Festival: Held from mid-April to May, showcasing over 25,000 tulip bulbs in various designs and color combinations.
- Dahlia Festival: Running from August to October, featuring vibrant dahlia displays throughout the gardens.
- Plant Fair: Scheduled for 19th July 2026, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with tiered pricing based on entry time.
Group Bookings
Group tours are available year-round for groups of 20 or more. Options include garden entry only or a house tour with garden entry. Additional extras such as tea and coffee or full afternoon tea can be arranged.
Membership
Seasonal memberships are available, offering free entry during the open season and a 10% discount in the tea room and gift shop. Membership options include:
- Seasonal Membership for 2 adults: £40.00
- Seasonal Family Membership (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children): £60.00
Ticket Prices
- Adults Garden Only: £8.00
- Adults House & Garden: £14.00
- Children Garden Only: £5.00
- Children House & Garden: £8.00
- Tea & Cake: £7.80 per person
For more information, visitors are encouraged to contact the manor house directly or refer to the FAQ section on their website.
Free for Historic Houses members. Visit the Chenies website to book and select the Historic Houses option to apply a 100% discount.
Garden:
Adults, £8
Children, £5
House and garden:
Adults, £14
Children, £8
From April to October we are able to host group tours in the House and Gardens for a minimum of 20 people. Tours of Chenies Manor House itself will be guided, whilst the gardens are self-guided or led by our Head Gardener if pre-arranged.
Lunch, refreshments and Teas can be arranged.
Private group tours are offered on Mondays to Wednesdays anytime,
Group tours must be booked in advance.
Getting here
Chenies, Buckinghamshire, WD3 6ER
From M25: Take exit 18 west towards Chorleywood/Amersham on A404.
There are local buses from Rickmansworth and Chorleywood underground stations (Metropolitan line) Chalfont & Latimer station (on the Chiltern Line) is a short distance away – all have local taxi companies available to bring you to Chenies Manor.
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