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A Rothschild Treasury: Tours

During this guided tour of A Rothschild Treasury, discover the stories of the precious objects on display and learn about the tradition of treasure rooms which inspired the Rothschild family.

  • Booking advisable
  • Admission applies

A Rothschild Treasury houses more than 300 objects made from rare and precious materials. From a 1st-century cameo of Augustus Caesar’s grandson to jewellery gifted by Queen Victoria, via pieces bearing Nazi inventory numbers, gold boxes and more, this gallery celebrates generations of Rothschild collecting.

In this 45 minute tour with one of our guides, discover the stories behind some of these extraordinary items, many of which have never before been on public display.

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The basics

Meeting point

Please meet at the main entrance to the Manor promptly at 11.15am.

Upcoming events

Earth Photo 2026 

This powerful exhibition showcases shortlisted works that explore themes such as nature, people, places, forests, land and seascapes, as well as the diverse effects of, and responses to, climate change.

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on
8 Jul to 31 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 17:00+ 17 other dates or times

Saved for the Nation 

Celebrating the transfer of two of Sir Joshua Reynolds' greatest masterpieces to the National Trust.

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8 Jul to 29 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 104 other dates or times

The Rothschild Story 

New for 2026, discover The Rothschild Story – a display bringing the family's complex history and family tree to life.

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on
8 Jul to 29 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 104 other dates or times

Behind the Scenes Tour 

See behind the scenes of Waddesdon Manor.

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10 Jul to 18 Oct 2026
at 10:15 to 11:15+ 7 other dates or times