Grounds Highlights Guided Walk
A free guided walk around the gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join one of our volunteer guides on a 45-60 minute walk to explore the gardens, seasonal highlights, the history of Waddesdon and the Rothschild family. This walk goes through the grounds on paved and gravel paths.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 01296 820 414
- Meeting point
Meet outside Visitor Information.
- What to bring and wear
Wear weather appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
- Other
There is a limited capacity of up to 15 people, on a first-come basis. Please note that this tour is subject to the availability of a volunteer. You can check if tours are running on the day of your visit upon arrival at the Welcome Pavilion. Walks will not take place Sat 21 – Sun 22 June during Garden Party at the Manor or Fri 29 – Sun 31 Aug during Chilli Fest.
Upcoming events
Significant Signatures: Autograph Letters from the Waddesdon Archive
Discover this fascinating new display in the Family Room.
Discovering Jewish Country Houses: Photographs by Hélène Binet
Our exhibition for 2025 showcases a new body of work by one of the world’s leading photographers, Hélène Binet, capturing an extraordinary group of Jewish country houses.
Cellar Tour & History of Rothschild Wines
Join us for a wine tasting & tour of the historic cellars of Waddesdon Manor.
House Highlights Tour
Before the house opens to the public, watch the musical elephant automaton be wound, and be guided through the ground floor of the house, exploring Waddesdon’s collection of 18th-century French decorative arts, English portraits and Dutch Old Masters