Waddesdon Manor is an impressive French Renaissance- château set in Buckinghamshirewith sweeping landscapes and manicured gardens. Originally developed in the 1870s and 1880s for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his collections of decorative artsOld Master paintings and 18th-century portraitsWaddesdon welcomed the fashionable world with Saturday to Monday house parties. Ferdinand’s social circle spanned royaltyincluding the Prince of Waleshistoriansexplorers and writers.
Todayfocal points in the garden include an iconic Victorian- Parterre – famed for its colourful seasonal beddingan ornate Rococo- Aviary – conserving rare birdsand 3D bird bedding sculptures.
Opening Times
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the parka shopor a special eventand may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Waddesdon Manor is a French Renaissance- chateau built in the 1870s by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. It is a National Trust property managed by the Rothschild Foundation. Below is a detailed summary of its opening times and events:
General Opening Times
The grounds are open for Winter walks on weekends only from 10am to 4pm until 8 February. From 14 Februarythe grounds will be open Wednesday to Sunday. The house is currently closed for winter conservation cleaning and will re-open on Wednesday25 March 2026.
Special Events
Free Weekends: From 10 January to 8 Februarythe grounds are open free of charge on weekends.
Burns Night Feast: A five-course feast to celebrate Burns Night.
Putting the House to Bed Tour: A guided tour of the house during its winter closure.
Christmas at Waddesdon
From 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026the house and grounds will host festive events:
Christmas Fair: Open from 22 November to 14 December12pm-7pm (Saturdays until 8pm).
Light Trail: A kaleidoscope of lights and music in the grounds.
Decorated House: The East Wing and Bachelor’s Wing will be festively decorated.
Food Village: Festive treats available from 22 November to 4 January.
Admission prices for Christmas events varywith discounts for National Trust members. Pre-booking is essential.
The Five Arrows Hotel: A boutique hotel with a 2AA rosette restaurant.
The Bow: A pub offering seasonal menus.
Accessibility
Waddesdon Manor is committed to accessibility. Accompanying carers receive free entry. Shuttle buses are available for visitors with limited mobility.
Future Developments
New Playground: Opening in 2026free for all families.
Standing with Giants: Returning in Autumn 2026 with the D-Day 1475 installation.
For more detailsvisitors are encouraged to plan their visit carefullyconsidering the specific dates and times for events and attractions.
Admission
House and Grounds Admission Prices
£27.00 Adults
£13.50 Children
Free to Historic Houses Members. To pre-book select ‘Art Fund – Historic Houses’ from a list of concessions on their website to book your slot and then show your membership card on entry
Group Visits
We welcome group visits to Waddesdon Manor from the UK and overseas.
Groups Admission Prices:
House and Grounds
£22.95 Adults
£11.45 Children
Educational Visits
A visit to Waddesdon Manor brings learning to life.
Our interactivehands-on early years and primary school programme supports key stages one and two and covers a wide range of topics using our rich resources.
We also support a range of secondary school subjects.
Waddesdon Manor is just off the A41 between Bicester and Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. For Sat Nav users our postcode is HP18 0JH. The main visitor entrance is via Silk Street.
We recommend checking your route before you set offas there are HS2 roadworks taking place on roads near us and a new road system and temporary road signs are in place.
BY RAIL
Regular trains run from London Marylebone to Aylesbury and Aylesbury Vale Parkway. The nearest train station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway. A taxi or bus journey is required to get to the manor. You can use our free shuttle busbetween 1 March – 28 October. This service takes you directly to our visitor Welcome Pavilion.
LOCAL BUSES
Local Red Rose bus (16) runs from Aylesbury to Marsh Gibbon via Waddesdon. Please note: this is an infrequent service and there are no buses on a Sunday. On arrival in Waddesdon villagewalk through the main gates on Silk Street and you’ll be directed towards the Welcome Pavilion.
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