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. Sat 14 Nov 2020 - Sun 3 Jan 2021, Wed-Sun, 12noon-7.30pm. 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. Unearth the rare and exotic birds housed in the roccoco style Aviary found in the heart of the gardens or you can spend a fun filled day with the family, be an adventurer 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 for you in our restaurants and 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 are advised to pre-book house tickets as there are limited numbers and often sell-out. Pre-book online or by phone 01296 820414. 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 | £11.00 |
| Child | N/A | £5.50 |
| Family | N/A | £27.50 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £9.00 |
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Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £4.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £11.00 |
| Child | N/A | £5.50 |
| Family | N/A | £27.50 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £9.00 |
| Group Child | N/A | £4.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £21.00 |
| Child | N/A | £11.50 |
| Family | N/A | £53.50 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £18.00 |
| Group Child | N/A | £9.00 |
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.
You'll need to book to visit. Book here. GROUNDS: Open Weds-Sun, 10am-5pm HOUSE: Closed until further notice.
You'll need to book to visit. Please note shuttle buses are now operating again, bus tickets must be purchased in advance with grounds admission. You can book at: https://waddesdon.seetickets.com/content/ticket-options GROUNDS: Open Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm HOUSE: From Wed 16 September we are offering a free, short ground-floor route to give visitors a chance to see inside the Manor this year. Entry is free with booked grounds tickets and will be offered on a first come basis between 11am and 3.30pm.
