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Putting the House to Bed Tour

Step inside the house while it is closed for winter and see behind the scenes on this guided tour.

  • Booking essential

Whilst Waddesdon is closed during the winter months, discover how the house and its collection are ‘put to bed’ and cared for by our team of conservation stewards.

During this one hour tour, explore the house in its ‘put to bed’ state with a knowledgeable Waddesdon guide. On this tour, you will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the rooms in the house, explore inside the collection stores, learn about the conservation techniques used to care for the collection and view the academic apartments, never normally open to the public.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to explore the hidden rooms of Waddesdon.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult National Trust£15.00
Adult Non-Member£29.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01296 820 414

Meeting point

Meet at 11am or 1pm at the entrance to the Manor

Upcoming events

Christmas at Waddesdon 

Join Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild and his beloved dog, Poupon, on a festive trans-European tour, exploring the unique holiday traditions that light up each country’s winter season.

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on
5 Jan 2026
at 12:00 to 19:00

Burns Night Feast 

A Burns Night Feast featuring a celebratory Scottish menu.

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on
24 Jan 2026
at 19:00 to 22:00

Eythrope Parkland Spring Tours 

Enjoy a tour of the private parkland at Eythrope this Spring.

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on
18 Feb to 20 Feb 2026
at 10:15 to 11:30+ 2 other dates or times

Winter Walking Tours 

Join us for a free, volunteer-led guided walk to see seasonal highlights.

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on
18 Feb to 22 Mar 2026
at 11:30 to 12:30+ 9 other dates or times