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    Waddesdon Manor
    © National Trust / Hugh Palmer / the Rothschild Collection
    Waddesdon Manor
    Waddesdon, nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH
    Telephone: 01296 653211 (Infoline)
    House  Garden  Park  Pub  Shop  Refreshments  Tours  Audio guide  Picnics  Events 
    Walking  Weddings  Functions  1957 
    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

    Points to noteAll visitors (inc. NT members) require timed tickets to enter the house, available from the ticket office. Last recommended admission to house 2:30. 28 & 29 July 'MAD about Waddesdon' festival, special admission prices apply (inc. NT members)

    Opening arrangements
    Gardens/shops/restaurants
     2 Feb–16 Mar 08  10–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     19 Mar–23 Dec 08  10–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
     27 Dec–31 Dec 08  10–5 Mo Tu We Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     3 Jan–31 Jan 09  10–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    House
     19 Mar–26 Oct 08  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
     19 Mar–26 Oct 08  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    Christmas season in house
     12 Nov–23 Dec 08  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
     12 Nov–23 Dec 08  11–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
     22 Dec–23 Dec 08  12–4 Mo Tu Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
    Bachelors' wing
     19 Mar–26 Oct 08  12–4 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Closed Saturdays Closed Sundays
    Coffee bar
     19 Mar–23 Dec 08  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    Summerhouse
     19 Mar–26 Oct 08  11–5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays 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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