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West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill
The elegant Palladian home of the Dashwood family and historic village
West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AJ
Important notice
West Wycombe Park is now closed and we look forward to welcoming visitors when the grounds reopen in April 2024. The Village and Hill are open year round.
Opening times for 10 December 2023
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Ticket type Gift aid Standard Adult £11.00 £10.00 Child £5.50 £5.00 Family £27.50 £25.00 1 adult family £16.50 £15.00 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Assistance dogs welcome in the park and House. No other dogs permitted on site.
Guided tour
Entry Monday to Thursday is by guided tour only. House tickets are first come first served, allocated from 2pm Monday - Thursday, and are available subject to volunteer availability. House free flow on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
Cafe
Not National Trust (see Walled Garden Café website for more details). Please note that the café is located off-site.
Toilet
Accessible single stall toilet available in the visitor car park. Toilets available at the House when open.
Car park
Please be aware that the car park and pedestrian gate closes at 4:30pm.
Blue Badge spaces, accessible toilet in the car park for the house. Steep hill, uneven surfaces. Flat pavements in the village.
Accessible toilet
Accessible single stall toilet available in the visitor car park.
Induction loop
Induction loops available in the Kiosk and House. Amplifying headphones and t-loop induction available for House tours.
Designated parking
Ramped access/slopes
There is ramped access to the ground floor of the house. Please speak to a member of the team on arrival.
By road
Village 2 miles west of High Wycombe, on both sides of A40. Entrance to West Wycombe Park at west end of West Wycombe village, south of Oxford road (A40).
Parking: Located near the entrance gates. Ask staff for accessible parking information.
Sat Nav: HP14 3AJ
On foot
Circular walk links West Wycombe, Bradenham, Hughenden Manor. Pavements throughout village.
By train
Chiltern Railways serves High Wycombe (2½ miles) and Saunderton (3 miles).
By bus
Services from High Wycombe. Operated by Red Rose (40), Redline Buses (130) and Arriva (X30). The 40 stops at The Swan Inn (2 minute walk); the 130 and X30 stop at the east end of the village (10 minute walk).
Planning your visit
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West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill
Take a look at the map of West Wycombe Park to help plan your visit.
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Visiting West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill with your dog
Discover where you can walk your dog at West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill in Buckinghamshire: there's 55 acres of grassland to explore. West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill is a two pawprint rated place.
Highlights
House
Palladian mansion, home to the Dashwood family for over 300 years. Lavish interiors and fine collection of paintings, furniture and frescos.
Parkland
Serene landscaped grounds with a lake and cascade, follies, sculpture and grottos.
Village
Historic village with picturesque high street and buildings of architectural interest; 16th-century cottages, shops and coaching inns.
Hill
Views over the surrounding Chilterns farmland and woods. Dashwood Mausoleum and St Lawrence Church (not National Trust).
Refreshments
Variety of shops, cafés and pubs in the village.
Things to see and do
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Things to do in West Wycombe Park House
Explore eight opulently decorated rooms complete with painted ceilings, marble walls and ornate fireplaces, family heirlooms, portraits and hand-crafted furniture.
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Visiting the garden at West Wycombe Park
Explore these 18th-century landscape gardens, home to numerous classically inspired ornamental temples, statues and water features, each with a story to tell.
Top trails
Trail
West Wycombe Trail
Explore the colourful history of West Wycombe, walking in the landscape of the Chiltern countryside.
Places to stay
Cliveden New Cottage
On the Cliveden Estate, this recently refurbished cottage has gorgeous river views.
Cliveden Ferry Cottage
Views over the Thames from this half-timbered former ferryman’s cottage near the Cliveden estate.
About West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill
West Wycombe Park is one of the most theatrical and Italianate of all English country houses and the Dashwood family home for over 300 years. Set in 45 acres of landscaped park, the house as we see it today is the creation of the 2nd Baronet in the 18th Century. This Palladian gem is frequently featured in screen adaptations of literary classics such as Cranford and Little Dorrit, in the television series Downton Abbey and more recently Dr Thorne.
West Wycombe Park is now open Sunday-Thursday until Wednesday 31 August.
West Wycombe is a historic village with bags of charm. Its streets are lined with cottages and inns of varying architectural styles, dating from the 16th century through to the 18th century.
Explore the village and then make your way up West Wycombe Hill for breathtaking views over the surrounding Chilterns countryside and designed landscape of West Wycombe Park and village.
Other delights in the village include churches, a mausoleum, caves (not National Trust) and a variety of gift shops and stores.
History
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History of West Wycombe Park, Village and Hill
Learn about this historic village, the aristocratic owners of the manor house and the legacy of Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the notorious Hellfire Club.
Our work
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Our work at West Wycombe
Find out about recent projects to preserve the landscape gardens of the West Wycombe estate, the village’s historic buildings and the rare habitats on the hill.
Support us
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Volunteering at West Wycombe Park
Find out everything you need to know about joining the small and friendly volunteer team at West Wycombe Park, including what roles are currently available.