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Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Photography by Barry Keen

Waddesdon Manor

Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0JH
Tel: +44 (0)1296 653226
Fax: +44 (0)1296 653212
Email: click here
Website: click here

Waddesdon Manor was built (1874-89), in the style of a 16th century French château, for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to entertain his guests and display his vast collection of art treasures. It houses one of the finest collections of French 18th century decorative arts in the world. The furniture, Savonnerie carpets, and Sèvres porcelain rank in importance with the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Louvre in Paris. There is also a fine collection of portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds and works by Dutch and Flemish Masters of the 17th century.

The Bachelors’ Wing is part of the House used exclusively by Baron Ferdinand’s male friends visiting without their wives. The style of the rooms, and the collections within, are noticeably different to that found elsewhere in the House, and the Wine Cellars house thousands of bottles of Rothschild wines, some dating back to 1869.

Waddesdon has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, featuring a parterre, seasonal displays, fountains and statuary. At its heart lies the Aviary stocked with species there were once part of Baron Ferdinand’s collection.

For children an exciting woodland playground winds through an adventurous trail clearly marked for the age groups it is suitable for and including a space dedicated for the younger ones.

There is a gift shop, wine shop with a full selection of Rothschild wines and two licensed restaurants. A full programme of events is organised throughout the year including special interest days, wine tastings and family days.

Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
Photography by John Bigelow Taylor

With Disabled Access: Yes

Facilities
Historic House, Gardens, Restaurants, Plant Centre and Woodland Playground, Picnic Area, Car Park, Private Group Tours, Film location. Aviary, Parterre

Weddings and Conferences
WEDDINGS AND CONFERENCES IN WADDESDON, AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Conference facilities up to 100.
Licensed for civil weddings and receptions up to 200.

Best local Pubs/Inns
The Five Arrows, Waddesdon

Best local Hotels/Inns/B&B
The Five Arrows, Waddesdon

Admission
Please refer to our own website for opening times and admission prices.(There is a link under address at top of page)

National Trust members free of charge.

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