Planning your visit
This French Renaissance- chateau with its world-class collection and beautiful gardens and grounds has something for the whole family to enjoy.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special placeplease read the information below before you visit.
The grounds are open for Winter walksplease be aware that the House is currently closed for winter conservation cleaning and will re-open on Wednesday 25 March 2026. The Woodland PlaygroundMiss Alice’s Drive and The Stables are also closed.
Opening hours and directions
Please check the opening times below before you visit.
Grounds are open 10am – 4pm
Weekends only until 8 Feb
Wed-Sun from 14 Feb
The house is currently closed and will re-open on Wed 25 Mar.
Waddesdon Manor
WaddesdonAylesburyBuckinghamshire
EnglandHP18 0LH
Just off the A41
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Before you visit
Accessibility
At Waddesdon we are committed to providing an accessible attraction for alland try to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit while with us.
Digital Guide
Download our free digital guide via Bloomberg Connects app to explore the Manor and its collection on your visit.
Maps & Walks
If visiting usplease download our map of the grounds in advance. You can also download four different walks that take in various aspects of the site.
Visitor FAQs
Find helpful answers to frequently asked questions about visiting Waddesdon.
Things to do at Waddesdon
Download our digital guide via the Bloomberg Connects app before you visit. In the houseuse the room guide to discover key artworks and objects. If you are visiting one of our exhibitionslearn more about the themespieces and artists with our exhibition guides.
Getting around
On foot
The hard-surface walking path to and from the car park is lit and takes around 25-minutes to walk. Before walking up to the Manoryou will need to show your ticket either on your phone or printed out at the Welcome Pavilion where you will then be given a paper gate ticket to access the speed gate along the walking path. Please note that you will need to scan these paper tickets to open the speed gate on route to the Manor. Some parts are steepplease wear appropriate footwear. There are mapped walking routes for you to enjoy.
Buses
Shuttle buses run throughout the day between the visitor car park and groundsthe last bus to the visitor car park is 7.30pm during Christmas season. Your ticket is valid for all journeysthese can be purchased at the Welcome Pavilion. Buses are fully accessible with ramps and wheelchair spaces.
Shuttle bus all-day tickets: £2.50 adult£1.50 childBlue badge holders & accompanying carers free.
Parking
Free parking is available in the visitor car park. There are Blue Badge and limited mobility parking bays available.
The hard-surface walking path to and from the visitor car park is lit and takes around 25 minutes to walk to the Manor.
Blue badge holders and those with limited mobility are advised to use the designated spaces in the visitor car park and take the shuttle bus up to the main grounds and Manor.
Premium parking (private car park at top of hill): £25 per car (must be pre-booked)
