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.
General Opening Information
The manor is currently closed to visitors and will reopen to the general public on 13th April 2026. Tickets for the 2026 season will be available for purchase starting 1st March 2026. The house is typically open on Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as on Bank Holidays for special events, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Attractions and Facilities
- The Garden Tea Room: Open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering homemade cakes, teas, and coffee. Members receive a 10% discount.
- The Pavilion Shop: Open during the same hours as the tea room and by arrangement for group and private bookings. It offers a range of artisan homeware and garden accessories.
- Afternoon Tea: Available for a minimum of two people, featuring a selection of sandwiches, cakes, and tea or coffee. It must be booked in advance and costs £46 for two persons, with an optional glass of prosecco for £5 per person.
- The Gardens: Award-winning gardens featuring various themed areas such as the Physic Garden, Rose Garden, and White Garden. The gardens are open during the manor's regular hours and for special events.
Special Events
- Tulip Festival: Held from mid-April to May, showcasing over 25,000 tulip bulbs. Admission prices are £8 for garden entry and £14 for house and garden entry for adults.
- Plant Fair: Scheduled for 19th July 2026, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring tiered pricing based on entry time.
- Dahlia Festival: Runs from August to October, highlighting the vibrant displays of dahlias in the gardens.
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 cake or a full English afternoon tea can be arranged.
Ticket Prices
- Adults: £8 for garden only, £14 for house and garden.
- Children: £5 for garden only, £8 for house and garden.
For more information, visitors are encouraged to contact the manor's office or consult 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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