A Rothschild Treasury: Tours
During this curator-led 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
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, gold boxes and more, this gallery celebrates generations of Rothschild collecting.
In this 45 minute tour with one of our curators, discover the stories behind some of these extraordinary items, many of which have never before been on public display.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £40.50 |
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable
- Meeting point
Meet at front door of the Manor at 11.15am.
- Accessibility
A Rothschild Treasury is located on the top floor of the Manor via stairs. If you require an alternative access route, please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk at least 48 hours in advance of your visit. A member of staff will go with you in a lift to the second floor. You will then need to be able to transfer yourself to a chairlift, and back again. You will need to arrive at 11am.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play
Bring the whole family to enjoy the summer holidays with our range of fun activities for our Summer of Play, included with admission. Until 26 August, children get free admission to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!
Wedding Cake Tours
Explore Joana Vasconcelos’ extraordinary Wedding Cake, open again this summer at Waddesdon. Wedding Cake, a 12-metre-tall ceramic sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered cake.
Wine Tasting in the Cellars
Enjoy a relaxed and informative wine tasting, in our atmospheric Cellars with our wine experts, ideal for novices and experts alike. Our team will guide you through a carefully curated selection of Rothschild and specialist guest wines.
Eythrope Walled Garden Tour with Grounds Admission
Whether a home gardener looking for inspiration, a garden historian searching out old traditions, or a professional hoping to learn new tricks, a visit to the private Rothschild walled garden at Eythrope will intrigue, inform and inspire.