National Trust | Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon, nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH
Telephone: 01296 653211 (Infoline)

Magnificent house and grounds in the style of a 16th-century French château

Built for the Rothschilds in the late 19th century
World-renowned collection of French furniture, paintings and decorative arts
Woodland Playground and wildlife interpretation trail
Landscaped park with shady walks, beautiful panoramas, fountains and grottoes
Vast rococo-style aviary, housing colourful exotic birds
Shop selling a unique range of gifts and the full range of Rothschild wines

What's new this year

House displays on shopping in the 18th century. Exhibition of Rothschild autochromes in the Coach House

Tickets for Waddesdon sell out extremely quickly. Buy your ticket online from www.waddesdon.org.uk or telephone to book to ensure you are not disappointed

Opening arrangements

Gardens/shops/restaurants
2 Feb–16 Mar 08	10–5						Sa	Su
19 Mar–23 Dec 08	10–5			We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
27 Dec–31 Dec 08	10–5	Mo	Tu	We			Sa	Su
3 Jan–31 Jan 09	10–5						Sa	Su
House
19 Mar–26 Oct 08	12–4			We	Th	Fr
19 Mar–26 Oct 08	11–4						Sa	Su
Christmas season in house
12 Nov–23 Dec 08	12–4			We	Th	Fr
12 Nov–23 Dec 08	11–4						Sa	Su
22 Dec–23 Dec 08	12–4	Mo	Tu
Bachelors' wing
19 Mar–26 Oct 08	12–4			We	Th	Fr
Coffee bar
19 Mar–23 Dec 08	11–5			We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Summerhouse
19 Mar–26 Oct 08	11–5			We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Admission by timed ticket only, inc. NT members. Open BH Mons. Last admission 1hr before closing. Sculpture in garden uncovered week before Easter, weather permitting. Bachelors' Wing: space limited and entry cannot be guaranteed. Coffee bar & summerhouse open weather permitting

	Contact details 01296 653211 (Infoline) 01296 653226 Fax: 01296 653212 Email: waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk Admission prices Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Grounds only (5 Jan–16 Mar, weekends; 19 Mar–31 Dec, weekdays excluding 24, 25 & 26 Dec): £5.50 (£5), child £2.75 (£2.50), family £13.75 (£12.50). Groups (£4.50), child (£2.20). Grounds only (19 Mar–31 Dec excluding 24, 25 & 26 Dec, weekends & BHols): £7 (£6.30), child £3.50 (£3.10), family £17.50 (£15.70). Groups (£5.80), child (£2.90). House (5 Jan–16 Mar, weekends; 19 Mar–26 Oct, weekdays): £7.70 (£7), child £6.60 (£6). Groups (£6.30), child (£5.40). House (19 Mar–26 Oct, weekends & BHols): £8 (£7.20), child £7.50 (£6.80). Groups (£6.50), child (£6.10). Christmas Season in House (12 Nov–23 Dec, weekends): £5 (£4.50), child £2.50 (£2.20). Groups (£4.10), child (£2). Christmas Season in House (12 Nov–23 Dec, weekdays): £4.50 (£4), child £2.25 (£2). Groups (£3.60), child (£1.80). Admission free for children in Aug. To visit the house a grounds ticket must be purchased. There are a limited number of house tickets, and they sell out quickly on busy days (especially BHols and Christmas weekends). Timed tickets to the house can be bought up to 24 hours in advance (booking charge £3 per transaction). Tel. Mon to Fri 10–4 (not BHs). Groups must book and pay in advance. Please note that special admission prices will apply for the MAD about Waddesdon Festival in 2008

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