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 house 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. The office remains open for wedding show-arounds, private group bookings, and corporate inquiries.
Special Events
- Plant Fair: Scheduled for 19th July 2026, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The event features over 80 specialist growers, nurseries, and artisan stalls. Early bird tickets are available for £12.00 (9:30–10:00 AM), standard entry is £10.00 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM), and afternoon entry is £8.00 (from 1:00 PM onwards). Dogs are welcome on a lead, and lunch and tea are available in the Manor gardens or Garden Room.
- Dog Show: Scheduled for 25th May 2026 (Bank Holiday Monday), from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event includes various dog classes and competitions. Gardens and grounds will be open, and house tours will be available. Admission prices are £8.00 for adults (garden only) or £14.00 (house and garden), and £5.00 for children (garden only) or £8.00 (house and garden).
The Gardens
The award-winning gardens of Chenies Manor House are a major attraction, featuring a variety of themed areas:
- Physic Garden: A medieval-style garden with labeled herbs used for culinary, medicinal, and other purposes.
- Rose Garden: Dominated by pink flowering shrubs.
- Kitchen Garden: A Victorian-style potager with nursery beds, fruit trees, and a turf labyrinth maze.
- White Garden: Features pale flowers and topiary around a central sculpture.
- Parterre Lawn: Includes topiary, a gazebo, and a yew maze.
- Sunken Garden: A Tudor-style centerpiece garden.
- Inner Court: The front garden with access to St. Michael's Church and the Bedford Chapel.
Seasonal highlights include the Tulip Festival in spring and the Dahlia Festival in late summer.
Visitors can enjoy tea and homemade cake in the tranquil garden setting.
Additional Information
Memberships are available for seasonal access, and vouchers can be purchased for visits, including optional afternoon tea. The venue is also available for weddings, corporate events, and private hire.
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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