Tel 01296 653226 Infoline 01296 653211
Email waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.waddesdon.org.uk
Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury HP18 0JH
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Built at the end of the 19th century
Award-winning shop with a
in the style of a French château by
superb range of gifts and wines,
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild,
much of which is unique to
Waddesdon Manor houses a superb
Waddesdon
personal collection of art treasures
and is the last remaining complete
A full programme of special
example of ‘le style Rothschild’.
events is organised throughout
the year
45 rooms displaying the highest
quality French furniture and
NEW FOR 2009. The 75th
decorative arts
anniversary of Baron Ferdinand's
death prompts an exhibition on
Gardens with a magnificent
his Sevres collection including
parterre, aviary, shady walks,
loans not put on show before.
views, fountains, grottos and
Another looks at Rothschild
woodland playground
horses and the racing life of
The Wine Cellars contain
James de Rothschild, as 100
thousands of bottles of Rothschild
years ago his horse won the
wine dating back to 1868
Ascot Gold Cup. Also, ‘Theatres
of Life: Drawings from the
Top quality food and wine served
Rothschild Collection’ returns
in the Waddesdon restaurants
to Waddesdon.
Opening times, information & admission
Gardens/Shops/Rest’nts 1 Feb - 29 Mar
10 - 5
M T W T F S S
1 Apr - 23 Dec
10 - 5
M T W T F S S
27 Dec - 31 Dec
10 - 5
M T W T F S S
House
1 Apr - 1 Nov
12 - 4*
M T W T F S S
Christmas season in house 11 Nov - 23 Dec
12 - 4*
M T W T F S S
21 Dec - 22 Dec
12 - 4
M T W T F S S
Bachelors’ Wing
1 Apr - 30 Oct
12 - 4
M T W T F S S
Coffee Bar
1 Apr - 23 Dec
11 - 5
M T W T F S S
Summerhouse
1 Apr - 1 Nov
11 - 5
M T W T F S S
*Opens 11 at weekends. Admission by timed ticket only, inc. NT members. Open BH
Mons. Last admission 1hr before closing. Sculpture in garden uncovered week before
Easter, weather permitting. Bachelors’ Wing: space limited and entry cannot be
guaranteed. Coffee Bar and Summerhouse open weather permitting.
Gift Aid Admission*:
Grounds only: 1 Apr – 31 Dec, weekdays (excluding 24, 25 & 26 Dec): £5.50,
child £2.75, family £13.75.
Grounds only: 3 Jan – 29 Mar, weekends; 1 Apr – 31 Dec, (excluding 24, 25 & 26
Dec, weekends & BHols): £7, child £3.50, family £17.50.
House: (1 Apr – 1 Nov weekdays): £7.70, child £6.60.
House: (1 Apr – 1 Nov weekends & BHols): £8, child £7.50.
Christmas Season in House: 11 Nov – 23 Dec, weekends: £5, child £2.50.
Christmas Season in House: 11 Nov – 23 Dec, weekdays: £4.50, child £2.25.
Admission free for children in Aug. To visit the house a grounds ticket must be
purchased. There are a number of house tickets, and they sell out quickly on busy
days (esp BHols & Christmas weekends). Timed tickets to the house can be
bought up to 24 hrs in advance (booking charge £3 per transaction). Tel. Mon to Fri
10-4 (not BHols) or book online with no charge www.waddesdon.org.uk
Group must book and pay in advance. Please note that special admission prices
will apply for the MAD about Waddesdon Festival in 2009.
*Prices include a voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Visitors can, however, choose to pay the
standard admission prices which are displayed at the property and at www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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