Enjoy the great outdoors this autumn at Waddesdon Manor

Autumnal red leaves on a tree in the gardens at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamsire

Come and enjoy colourful walks in the gardens, or enjoy a last chance to see our exhibitions in the house, or join in with our Hallowe'en activities.

Explore the gardens this autumn

Visitors enjoying a walk in the grounds at Waddesdon Manor

Autumn walks 

Watch the garden as it changes seasons, the leaves begin to fall and the scenery appears in a whole new light. There are plenty of planned walking routes for you to follow. Or you can simply explore your own paths instead. Come and see the transition of the gardens as they take on a golden hue.

South side of Waddesdon Manor viewed through autumnal trees

Autumn in the gardens at Waddesdon 

Discover the explosion of gold, red and yellow hues around the grounds. Take a last look at the beautiful sculptures before they are wrapped for the winter.

Foraging at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

A Taste of the Wild 

Spend a day on Sat 30 Sept with Woodland Ways foraging through woodlands and hedgerows on the Estate at Waddesdon. Round off the day with a 3-course meal prepared by our chefs at the Manor Restaurant, using ingredients sourced from your forage.

Nicholas Hilliard, Queen Elizabeth I (1533 -1603), 1576-1578; Rothschild Family. acc. no. 27.2017
Portrait of Elizabeth I attributed to Hilliard on display at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
Nicholas Hilliard, Queen Elizabeth I (1533 -1603), 1576-1578; Rothschild Family. acc. no. 27.2017

Last chance to see this year's exhibitions

In case of rain, you can take shelter in the Manor or the Coach House Gallery and enjoy our exhibitions before they close on Sunday 29 October. From Tudor portraits to a spotlight on natural history, these exhibitions throw light on little-known areas of the art collections, gardens and research projects.

See more about the exhibitions

Children carving pumpkins at Hallowe'en at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Join us for a frighteningly fun time this half term 

Get the kids outdoors this October half-term to enjoy nature trails and lots of horrible Hallowe'en activities. Play outside, make new friends and discover a world of fun and exploration.

Opening times

Gardens open until 2 January 2018
Wed-Sun 10am-5pm until Sunday 29 Oct, then 11am-6pm until Tues 2 Jan 2018
Free entry for National Trust members. Non-members: £10 adult, £5 child (5-16 years), £25 family (2 adults, up to 3 children)

House until 29 October
Wed-Fri 12pm-4pm and Sat-Sun 11am-4pm
Free entry for National Trust members. Non-members: £20 adult, £10 child (5-16 years), £45 family (2 adults, up to 3 children)

The house closes on 29 October so we can decorate some of the rooms for Christmas and reopens 11 Nov-2 January (advance booking is essential).
 

Stables cafe at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Tuck in 

There are plenty of tasty options for you to try at Waddesdon Manor. From grabbing a bite to eat on the go to a celebratory afternoon tea, take a look at what you can tuck in to.

Enjoy a bite to eat
A group of volunteers stand in front of the Manor at Waddesdon

Become a garden volunteer 

Do you love gardening? Have you ever thought about volunteering to help out in the garden at Waddesdon? We have over 300 volunteers who help us in all areas of the property and we welcome more.