WANDER
WONDER
Experience the Extraordinary
Enter a world where art, history and nature meet. Created from 1874 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, the French inspired château was built for beauty, for a collection, and for entertaining. Today its doors open wide to reveal masterpieces and curiosities, sweeping gardens, and hidden corners, stories that surprise and details that delight.
Waddesdon Manor is cared for by the Rothschild Foundation in partnership with National Trust.
Explore the Extraordinary
Enjoy the exceptional art, gardens, and stories of Waddesdon Manor.
DISCOVER OUR
PROGRAMME
runs 22 July – 31 August
Learn our History
Read about the history of Waddesdon Manor, cared for by the Rothschild Foundation in partnership with National Trust.
What’s Happening This Week
- Visit the Tree Listening Project outside the Conservation Hub, on until end of June.
- It’s going to be hot! If you are planning a visit, we have top tips for staying cool at Waddesdon Manor:
- Stay hydrated – we have hydration stations across the site, so bring a refillable water bottle
- You’ll find plenty of shade on our woodland walks – head for Baron’s Walk or Miss Alice’s Drive
- There are also shaded spots around the Pleasure Gardens, a perfect spot for a breezy stroll under the trees
- Explore the House – Step inside to get out of the direct sun and enjoy the cooler, climate-controlled rooms
- Grab an ice cream or a refreshing iced drink at the Stables Takeaway or Courtyard Coffee
ESCAPE TO THE CHILTERNS
Discover Waddesdon Manor, nestled on the edge of the beautiful Chiltern Hills, only an hour from Oxford and London.
