House
Over a century ago, the House and its setting were created to delight and surprise the small circle of Baron Ferdinand's friends. Today, more than 300,000 visitors a year come to Waddesdon to appreciate the exceptional architecture, art collections and gardens.
Daily talks and tours
Discover Waddesdon’s trinkets and treasures of the House, Gardens and Wine Cellars. Enjoy one of our free daily talks and tours.
House exhibitions
Every year we have new exhibitions in the House, each highlighting certain aspects of the collection or loans we have acquired.
Collection events
Learn how the House is put to bed at the end of the year, or discover more about the works of art. Join one of our Collection events.
What's on each floor?
Ground floor
This floor was used primarily for the entertainment of Baron Ferdinand's house guests. Don't miss the dining room with its stunning dinner setting display.
First floor
Eight bedroom suites and eight small bedrooms for visiting ladies' maids used to be on this floor. Now some of the rooms have been made into exhibition spaces.
Second floor
On this floor you can see our special exhibition rooms. We have a large collection of drawings, books, board games and textiles.
Bachelors' wing
This wing of the House was used by visiting male guests. It has a Billiard Room with its original table, Smoking Room full of trinkets and treasures and eight bedrooms.
Manor restaurant
Once the Old Kitchen and Servants' Hall, the atmospheric Manor Restaurant has been recently refurbished. The perfect place to pull up a chair and have an enjoyable meal as part of your visit.
Stay with us
A small Victorian country hotel standing at the gates of the Manor on the High Street in Waddesdon. Each of the eleven individually designed rooms are named after various Rothschild Houses.