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Behind the Scenes Tour

See behind the scenes of Waddesdon Manor.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Join us for a 60-minute behind the scenes tour exploring the rooms where the servants lived and worked, and finding out how we use these areas of the house today. Learn about the conservation techniques used to care for the collection and view the academic apartments, never normally open to the public.

Led by a knowledgeable Waddesdon guide, you also have the opportunity to explore the well-loved Treasury and Wine Cellars.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £20.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 01296 820414

Meeting point

Meet us at the front door of the Manor at 11am

Accessibility

A Rothschild Treasury is on the top floor of the Manor via stairs and the Wine Cellars are accessed via steep stairs.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. If you require an alternative access route, please email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk at least 48 hours in advance of your visit.

Upcoming events

Event

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 28 August, children get free admission to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!

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on
2 Aug to 28 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 19 other dates or times
Event

Pablo Bronstein: The Temple of Solomon and its Contents 

Celebrated leading artist Pablo Bronstein presents a bold exhibition featuring a new body of work in response to Waddesdon Manor as a Jewish country house, with a grand assembly of paintings reimagining the legendary Temple of Solomon.

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on
2 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 67 other dates or times
Event

Significant Signatures: Autograph Letters from the Waddesdon Archive 

Discover this fascinating new display in the Family Room.

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on
2 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
+ 66 other dates or times
Event

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.

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on
2 Aug to 25 Oct 2025
at
11:15 to 12:00
+ 6 other dates or times