Step inside Waddesdon Manor and enter a world where art, history and nature meet. Created from 1874 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, the French-inspired château was built for beauty, for a collection, and for entertaining.
Today its door open wide to reveal masterpieces and curiosities, sweeping gardens, and hidden corners, stories that surprise and details that delight.
The manor is a living emblem of the work of the Rothschild Foundation: a family charitable trust active in the arts, community, nature and sustainability. In partnership with the National Trust, Waddesdon Manor is more than a historic house: it is a place of imagination and encounter, sustained and kept vibrant for each new generation.
A place to escape the everyday - a home for discovery and an inspiration for the world - where you can truly experience the extraordinary.
Waddesdon is set in the heart of Buckinghamshire and is home to 5,000 acres of rolling parkland with one of the finest examples of a late Victorian garden in Britain. Famed for colourful bedding, the gardens are full of variety throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy formal gardens, a Parterre, 3D bird bedding sculptures and artificial Pulham rock. Hear rare birds call from the ornate Rococo-style Aviary or take a tour of the impressive garden statuary.
Experience sweeping gardens and grounds, inspired by the vision of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild.
Step inside Waddesdon Manor and enter a world where art, history and nature meet.
The Manor possesses an outstanding collection of wines. The cellars and wine shop contain one of the largest collection of Rothschild wines. These wines are from two of the most famous Bordeaux vineyards, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Mouton Rothschild. With wine-tasting events throughout the year and expert advice in the shop, this is a destination for wine lovers or those who wish to learn more.
There are also cafés, restaurants, gift shops and the Coach House gallery to enjoy. Discover a full programme of events throughout the year including exhibitions and family days.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Accompanying carers | Free |
| Adult (Grounds) | £14.00 per ticket |
| Adult (House & Grounds) | £27.00 per ticket |
| Child (5 - 17) (House & Grounds) | £13.50 per ticket |
| Children (5 - 17) (Grounds) | £7.00 per ticket |
| National Trust members free | Free |
Children Under 5's: Free
Christmas and special event admission prices please see the Waddesdon Manor website.
Discounted group prices available.
Summer of Play at Waddesdon ManorEach week over the summer holidays Waddesdon Manor will introduce a new theme with fun activities for all the family to get stuck into. From butterfly's to dinosaurs, games and storytelling, circus activities and a giant whale - head to the Buckinghamshire countryside for a summer of play.
Wild Wood Adventure Playground at Waddesdon ManorA brand new bespoke Wild Wood Adventure Playground will open on 1 August 2026 at Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury – creating a great new space for all the family to enjoy in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Designed for its woodland setting, offering a rich connection with nature through play with…
Chilli Fest at Waddesdon ManorTurn up the heat at our annual Chilli festival taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Waddesdon Manor in Aylesbury. Throughout the two days explore food and drink stalls and the shopping village and enjoy live music and family entertainment.
Standing with GiantsThe thought provoking Standing with Giants exhibition is returning to Waddesdon Manor with their D-Day 1475 installation in Autumn 2026. Nearest major road is M40/A41. A41 Bicester to Aylesbury. M40 Oxford jct 9 at Bicester jct 7 or 8 via Thame.
Nearest station is Aylesbury. Take A41 out of Aylesbury to Waddesdon.
VisitEngland Visitor Attraction - Gold 2017 2018
Beautiful South Awards Winners 2025/26- Silver 2025
Tourism South East Member 26/27 - Silver 2026| Grounds opens (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| House opens (25 Mar 2026 - 29 Nov 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Friday | 12:00 | - 16:30 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:30 |
| Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 16:30 |
* Grounds opening hours change in the winter months
Visit website to check opening hours and to book tickets.
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