Winter walks at Waddesdon

The aviary in winter at Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Pull on your walking boots, wrap up warm and venture into the gardens at Waddesdon and beyond to discover beautiful winter treasures.

Let Jack Frost nip at your nose while enjoying one of our walks around our beautiful gardens. Then stop off at the Stables to enjoy a freshly made hot chocolate or bowl of steaming soup to warm you through.

Make time to visit the beautifully ornate Aviary to spot rare, colourful birds and enter the Wine Cellars which house 12,000 bottles of fine wine.

You can download all the routes before you visit, so you're ready to go as soon as you arrive.

Enjoy winter walks at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
Walking trail

Wellie Walk 

Take in some of Waddesdon's key sights from the Stables, Manor, artworks and woodland down Miss Alice's Drive. So pull on your wellies and explore.

Walk within our woodland
Detail of the Apollo Belvedere sculpture in the grounds at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
Walking trail

Baron's Walk 

Follow in the footsteps of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild on this route that takes you through woodland, past beautiful artworks and gives you views of the wider estate.

Explore the grounds
Winter Garden at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
Walking trail

Winter Garden Walk 

Stroll through Waddesdon's gardens and soak up the spectacular views. You'll pass different highlights of the garden including the Parterre, Aviary, Wildflower Valley, Winter Garden and the Manor.

Enjoy a walk for all seasons
View over Aylesbury Vale from Windmill Hill archive on the Waddesdon estate, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
Walking trail

Windmill Hill Walk  

Get off the beaten track and discover architectural highlights such as Windmill Hill and Flint House as well as spectacular vistas of Aylesbury Vale on this wider estate walk.

Discover the wider estate
Diamond Jubilee Wood at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire
Walking trail

Diamond Jubilee Wood Walk at Waddesdon 

Take in the beauty of the grounds passing the Manor and the Stables to make your way to Diamond Jubilee Wood, planted in 2012, a perfect place to explore.

Wander the woodland
Dogs at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Bringing your dog to Waddesdon 

Discover our dog-friendly areas and the walking routes specially devised to help you and your pooch enjoy a day out with us.

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