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Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon Manor

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About Waddesdon Manor

This spectacular French Renaissance-style château near Aylesbury delights families with its woodland play area, tropical aviary and stunning grounds, plus pushchair-friendly paths and baby facilities.

What's nearby

  • The Aviary 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park
  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Toilets Free Wifi Gift Shop Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted Wheelchair Hire

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Nikolay Petkov

Great place for a day out with the family. I was amazed by this house and the treasures they got. Really nice place and well looked after. The restaurant is great, something you must try in my opinion. We had Sunday roast that was absolutely amazing. The outdoor play area is well developed with a lot of activities for the kids, nice gardens and places where you can have picnic. I would definitely go back and would recommend it to anyone.

· via Google

Libra Balance

Review: I visited this place with my one-year-old daughter, and I can say that the descriptions online matched what we found there. It is a beautiful location with a fascinating history. We booked a house tour in advance, and it was definitely worth it. The house is very well maintained and full of paintings, historical items, and interesting artefacts. It was great to learn more about the history of the place and see everything up close. The main downside was that there was an art festival taking place during our visit. Parts of the lawn had been painted, which was apparently intended as an art installation, but in my opinion it looked tacky and artificial. There were also some stone arrangements that were supposed to be art, but they didn't add much to the experience. Another disappointment was that the play area was under renovation, so we couldn't visit it with our daughter. Despite these drawbacks, it is still a lovely place to visit and well worth seeing. I would give it a strong 4 out of 5 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

· via Google

Jeff Andresen

We have been touring houses, hall, manor, palaces and castles for 3 weeks in London and this has been our favorite place. Good price, ability to take all the photos you want in every room. Beautiful gardens. Very good prices in the Cafe and coffee stands. Just loved this place.

· via Google

ifat khawaja

Well now this is pretty place to visit near Aylesbury. This is a Rothschild property but those with National trust membership can visit for free. Built in the late 1800s, this a lovely estate with a stately house, gardens, restaurants and walks. We visited in early April and the spring flowers were out, carpeting the grounds in spring flowers. Obviously the rose garden was not yet in bloom and we will come back to see the roses. The house is sumptuously decorated with paintings, a fantastic Sevres collection, and statuary. There are Rothschild personal treasures as well. We spent 4 hours visiting the gardens and the house. The staff and volunteers were lovely. There is a 20-30 minute walk to and from the car park but a shuttle bus is available for £2.50 per person, for both ways. There are about 70 steps to see the bedrooms and the Rothschild treasures. There are various events throughout the year so keep an eye out on the website. Bollywood trivia, the front lawn was used in the hit Khabhi Khushi Kabhi Ghum.

· via Google

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Visitors say this stately home features stunning architecture, exquisite interiors filled with art and historical artifacts, and beautifully maintained gardens. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, as well as the convenient shuttle bus service from the car park.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0JH Get directions
Category
Historic Houses & Gardens
Guest rating
4.7 / 5 (9,420 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Aylesbury