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Waddesdon Manor

Transport yourself to France for the day as you explore this French Renaissance-style château and its magnificent grounds

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Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Family-friendly

This experience features activities and an environment suitable for families.

Highlights

  • Explore the French Renaissance-style château built in the 1870s situated near Aylesbury and take a look at the world-renowned art collected by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild.
  • Learn more about the 18th-century French objects in the collection: two valuable desks - Queen Marie-Antoinette’s and King Louis XV’s daughter’s - and a carpet from Versailles.
  • Walk through the extensive gardens only or in addition to the house entry with seasonal displays and plenty of activities for all members of the family to enjoy a perfect day.
  • Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds of a late Victorian design surrounding the house and discover The Aviary -one of Europe’s smallest zoos- filled with exotic birds. 

What's included

  • Grade I listed house and gardens access
  • Rothschild Collection self-guided tour
  • Shuttle bus tickets (purchase on location)
  • Food and drink
  • Entrance to special events

Prepare for the experience

  • The provider’s email including the QR code must be printed out and presented at the venue to exchange for the entry ticket.

Children information

  • Children under 5 years old can access free of charge.
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Accessibility information

  • The House is fully accessible.
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require any accessibility information regarding the experience.

Ticket restrictions

  • The cost of the shuttle bus is not included.

Additional information

  • Please wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly to the weather forecast on the date of the visit.

The Waddesdon Manor House’s live dates can be seen before booking. 

  • Duration: 4 hrs.
  • You must enter the House at your chosen time slot. You will not be able to enter at any other time.
  • Visit the Gardens (while open) at any time on your selected Travel Date.

The regular operating times are the following:

  • Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 04:00 pm.

How to get there

  • Meeting point: The Welcome Pavillion in the Visitor Car Park.
  • Address: Waddesdon Manor House, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest train station: Aylesbury (take bus route 17 from the bus station). 

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. This must be printed and shown when visiting the attraction to exchange for your entry tickets.