A Rothschild House and Gardens
Bring the family and share a festive day out. See the gardens come alive with colour, indulge in celebratory foods and shop for gifts. 13 Nov 2021 - 3 Jan 2022, Wed-Sun. All visitors, including National Trust members, must book Grounds tickets in advance.
Surrounded by views of Oxfordshire, the Chilterns Hills, the Vale of Aylesbury and just a train ride away from London, Waddesdon Manor, is an ideal place for relaxing with family and friends.
Explore this French Renaissance-style château built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to entertain the fashionable world and to house his collection of fine art. We're continuing the tradition today of entertainment and hospitality with events celebrating food and wine, and opportunities for you to explore our history, collections and gardens through changing exhibitions and special interest days.
Step back in time in the Victorian style gardens, gaze at flamboyant colours on the parterre amid the ornate fountains and statuary. Hear the rare and exotic birds calling from the roccoco style Aviary found in the heart of the gardens. Alternatively spend a fun filled day with the family, and have an adventure in the woodland playground which winds through the trees, making use of the natural environment to create a magical area to play. Why not explore the trail around the gardens; hunt for bugs and spot wildlife along our woodland walk?
There's fresh, homemade food including cakes and other treats from food-to-go outlets. Shop for wine, great gifts and unique pieces inspired by the collection in our Manor shop.
Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation (charitable trust) on behalf of the National Trust. National Trust members have free admission to the gardens and house but must pre-book house tickets online. All proceeds from Waddesdon's restaurants and shops is invested in the care of the gardens, house and collections.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £17.00 |
| Child | N/A | £8.50 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
All visitors, including National Trust members, must pre-book their Christmas grounds admission tickets in advance. Hour-long arrival timeslots are to ensure visitor arrivals are spread throughout the day. Your ticket is valid for the hour of your arrival, eg. arriving between 1.00-1.59pm for a 1pm timeslot.
We are operating with peak/off-peak ticket prices this Christmas and a Christmas special event charge applies to all bookings, 13 Nov 2021 - 3 Jan 2022. Find full pricing details and booking page here
GROUNDS: Open Wed-Sun, 12noon-7pm. Grounds admission includes: Christmas Fair, Winter Light trail, Manor Illuminations, Parterre light show, Schools illuminated trail on Miss Alice's Drive, Illuminate: Works by Leo Villareal in the Coach House gallery, Aviary, Woodland Playground, Manor Restaurant (12.30-7pm pre-booked afternoon teas only), Manor shop and food-to-go outlets.
Please note Waddesdon is exempt from the Member Guest Promotion 2021/22.
All visitors, including National Trust members, must pre-book their Christmas grounds admission tickets in advance. Hour-long arrival timeslots are to ensure visitor arrivals are spread throughout the day. Your ticket is valid for the hour of your arrival, eg arriving between 1.00-1.59pm for a 1pm timeslot. Book: https://waddesdon.org.uk/your-visit/tickets/ Grounds, Christmas fair, Winter Light trail, Aviary, Coach House gallery, Woodland Playground, Manor Shop, Manor Restaurant (pre-booked afternoon teas only) and food-to-go outlets open Wed-Sun, 12noon-7pm. Please note that Waddesdon is not part of the hot drink offer for members.
