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Waddesdon Manor

Tourist attraction Historical landmark Garden Wedding venue Art museum Heritage museum Manor house

One of the Best Places To Visits in Upper Winchendon


Address

Waddesdon, Aylesbury HP18 0JH, United Kingdom

Website

waddesdon.org.uk

Contact

+44 1296 820414

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (7.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Chris M. 8 months ago on Google
    Very good National Trust property. Lots to see in the manor. Gardens and grounds to walk around. At the moment there is an art installation The Wedding Cake well worth paying to see it. The only downside of the day was good. Or lack of couldn't get much to eat at lunchtime in both the lunch places
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tinali G. 11 months ago on Google
    My kids loved visiting this place, it starts with a bus ride so it is a winner from the start. Has a lovely rose garden, and an aviary also has a huge playground with a big slide. The house is very interesting too with beautiful chandeliers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Polly W. 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this Manor House. Huge. So much to see both inside and out in the extensive gardens. All the guides are well informed and friendly, it took us almost 2 hours just to look round the house there's so much to see. Booking is recommended. The opulence of this wealthy family is stunning, indeed, Waddesdon is really a collectors house, and the family continue to add to their collection. The gardens are beautiful. There is a wonderful aviary, and a talk about it, and it's birds every day. The tea rooms great. This is an absolute dream of a place to visit. No height barriers, huge carpark. Very advisable to book/pay for the bus up to the house, it's quite a steep walk, and after 3 or 4 hours looking round it's a long walk back !!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tscetomira P. 9 months ago on Google
    wonderful place. excellently organized. There is a large parking lot which is far from the house - but there is a private bus transport - which is absolutely available to go faster. All the staff are absolutely friendly. The ticket price is affordable and worth it. An unforgettable experience, especially if you are lucky enough to have good weather to enjoy the gardens and park. Have a picnic and a walk. There is a cafe with sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. Normal for such a place prices. I recommend Absolutely. I would visit again in better weather. only I didn't see an EV charger. It would be nice to have one./but I haven't asked the staff/.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gr3at W. 9 months ago on Google
    It's the best National Trust location so far. It astonished me from the moment I entered the manor. Must visit place for sure. Shuttle bus offered us not really required if you can walk 15 minutes. Don't forget to book your tickets in advance. To enter the house, you will have to get the extra ticket at the visitors centre, free of charge if you are a member of NT. Also, all the parkland around is perfect for the dog walks with few exceptions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna F. 8 months ago on Google
    I love everything about this location, the gardens lovely with the fountain and flowers, the house is absolutely lovely with all the old fashioned stuff/rooms, and the current art exhibition that is on at the gallery! I couldn't miss that! Absolutely amazing 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caitlin A. 5 months ago on Google
    Attended for the second year in a row for the Christmas event and we weren’t disappointed. The house looked incredible inside, such attention to detail and the volunteers were so friendly and helpful. The light trail was lovely as ever (and our 2yo loved it too!) and the Christmas markets were great. The only slight issue is getting the bus back from the stables was almost impossible as it was always full from the Manor but it wasn’t a problem as we just walked back to the car park (15min walk downhill) - the staff were really reassuring that we would get on a bus though but we had to get back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennie D. 9 months ago on Google
    Lovely day out. The building is beautiful inside and out. The gardens are stunning, and it was lovely to see the aviary with the different birds. Food was reasonably priced. (Sandwich was £4.95) There is a restaurant and two outside cafes. One by the shop and the other at the stables. Lots of wasps around! It's definitely worth a visit. The building itself is not that old, but the collections inside have some interesting stories.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Liesl K. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderfully to go to the Christmas market and show. Made me wish I was a little girl again. It truly evoked a magical Christmas experience. I really appreciated all the art and I am so glad that everything the buildings and gardens and the the precious rooms and the treasures seen in them are being preserved. I will return for a tour when the Christmas exhibit is over.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen W. 9 months ago on Google
    Most amazing place!! It's well worth a visit and the grounds are beautiful. Very well organised with large car park and visitor reception on arrival. Bus shuttle is worth paying for as you can ride it all day, as we did, to go to get out picnic. Would highly recommend and will be making the trip again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan F. 9 months ago on Google
    Love this National Trust venue. Large car park, bus available to run you to top at a charge. But 15-20 walk up the steep hill. Worth the walk to see the amazing house. Lovely grounds, well kept and beautiful flowers, fountains etc. There was a tent were you can borrow fun garden toys, we used the football and velcro ball & catch, was great to have access to this and entertainment. Found most of the birds in the avery. We did the house and it stunning. Amazing rooms, such friendly staff, welcoming and very knowledgeable. Took over hour and half and I'm sure we didn't see everything. Saw the room Churchill stayed in when he visited. Good playground near the stables for the kids. Nice courtyard at the stables and another venue for coffee and snacks. Totally worth the membership with NT, house cost us nothing, saving £44! Been before and always enjoy the visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yasmin T. 11 months ago on Google
    Arrived early, used the shuttle bus to get to manor. Had the grand tour of the manor which was beautiful. Walked around the gardens and has a picnic on the grass area which was lovely. Such a beautiful day. The staff from ticket office, shuttle bus, in the gardens and the manor were super friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clare Sheppard G. 5 months ago on Google
    Went for the Christmas light display and to see the house decorated for Christmas. Tickets bought in advance. It was absolutely beautiful, lovely walk around the grounds, Christmas market on site, spent about 4-5 hours here. When booking I paid £30 for Premium parking, I thought I had to pay to be able to park but there is actually a huge free car park onsite, which we parked in. Had to then go back down to move the car. No signs to tell us this, only found out when our tickets were scanned. I wouldn't have paid the parking but when booking it looked like I had to. Overall a beautiful place, loved our day there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam T. 9 months ago on Google
    Fun for all of the family, or those seeking adventure! Waddesdon Manor plays host to a plethora of sights, from adventure playgrounds; to aviaries filled with exotic birds. This family friendly National Trust location has parking on site, with a shuttle bus service up to the Manor for just £2.50 per person or the option to trek it yourself at your own leisure. The Manor doors are open to the public, offering a glimpse into its past with iconic paintings, tapestries and furniture. A National Trust to tick off for sure with accessibility for all! AT.

  • 4/5 Shweta P. 5 months ago on Google
    This place is magnificent.. The road to this palace is very steep & hence their buses are recommended.. These buses cost extra over & above the tickets.. The Xmas light display was outstanding.. The outside & inside was lit beautifully.. Worth every bit

  • 5/5 Simon L. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely day exploring the grounds, the beautiful and impressive house with Christmas themes... And the festive fair. Great food on offer from many styles of cuisine. Clean and accessible loos We had premium parking which was a bonus to drop off shopping half way through the day.

  • 5/5 City G. 5 months ago on Google
    Stunning property inside and out. Went for the Christmas illuminate and craft fayre was a good selection of stalls. Inside was decorated beautifully with a children's book theme but the star of the show was after dark when the property is lit up.

  • 5/5 Mhai P. 4 months ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite. Any season of the year. This Christmas they go and beyond with the House decorations which is very very impressive. The unforgettable trail lights that mesmerise us to the fullest. I appreciate all the staff for making us Christmas a memorable one.

  • 5/5 Kamal V. 4 months ago on Google
    We had a lovely evening here with the family. The displays were beautiful. There were plenty of food stalls and amenities and I would highly recommend seeing the Christmas displays. Very well organised.

  • 5/5 Kazuki E. 7 months ago on Google
    If you are a national trust member then it's definitely a must visit place. A huge garden and equally large manor with plenty of art work to admire. We spent a whole day and will be visiting there again. Maybe a little pricey if you are not a national trust member but still worthwhile a visit. Highly recommended. Very friendly and helpful staff too.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 8 months ago on Google
    The most spectacular architecture and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend but slow plenty of time to take it all in. Grab a cuppa and naughty but delicious cake whilst there.

  • 5/5 Louise S. 9 months ago on Google
    Waddesdon Manor the jewel in the National Trust crown the best NT property I have visited. Handed to the NT in 1957 however run by the Rothschild Foundation. Baron Rothschild still entertains at Waddesdon Manor. We visited in July & it was open furniture month. Which meant roll top desks, cupboards, drawers extra were all open. Many of the open items had Secret triggers to open them. Our visit to the house alone took 4½ hours as so much to see. Very interesting. The paintings have amazing lighting which makes the paintings so vibrant. The griundscare extensive too. A lovely restaurant, wine shop & gift shop also a cafe in the stables. Allow a full day to be able to see everything

  • 5/5 M Milton K. 9 months ago on Google
    Went there for afternoon tea. Very special. Unusual and delightful selection of savouries and cakes. Staff were great. They and the atmosphere helped make it memorable. If you deserve a treat, this is the place to go.

  • 4/5 Sangita S. 9 months ago on Google
    It's a lovely and beautiful place. A full day is required to enjoy the place. They should have free bus service instead of charging for it. I will plan to visit again as I am not able to cover fully in half day and rainy weather

  • 5/5 Brian S. 11 months ago on Google
    Easy to find,with lots of parking.also a bus available from car park (at extra cost£2.50 all day)for those who want to save their walking for gardens etc. The gardens were really good with teams of people working to keep it great.inside the house really interesting 4 or 5 floors and cellar.

  • 5/5 Marcia S. 9 months ago on Google
    At the entrance, there is a shuttle bus, for a fee to the house or you can walk about 20 minutes to the house. The house and gardens are magnificent. You could easily spend all day admiring the architecture, furniture, and artefacts in the house and exploring the garden. Would recommend anyone of all age groups to visit as there is so much history.

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 10 months ago on Google
    Our first time visiting this lovely 17th century Manor and won't be the last, from the spectacular Manor House itself to the immaculate gardens its like walking round a place from a magical book. The staff were all friendly, helpful and welcoming and even with the odd shower we still had an amazing time.

  • 5/5 tiddy i. 9 months ago on Google
    It is an independent property but managed by the National Trust. Members get in free. Not an historical house more to show off and entertainment visitors and guests of the Rothchilds family. Many rare and exquisite items.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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