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Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Eat, shop & stay

Open 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun The Stables Café, near the Woodland Playground, is informal and ideal for families. It's a short walk from the Manor. Housed inside the old stables, painted in...

Visitor in a wheelchair on the South Front

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Accessibility

Access house floor plan PDF (756kb)>Kids - My visit check list PDF (2mb)>Free shuttle bus tickets for Blue Badge holders and their carers must be booked in advance with your...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Rainy day activities

Things to see & do indoors on your visit Behind-the-scenes tours for kids Exclusively for kids we run behind the scenes tours of the house and aviary. Discover Waddesdon's secrets...

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Joana Vasconcelos: Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake at Waddesdon, a 12-metre-tall ceramic sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered cake, is a major Rothschild Foundation commission from celebrated Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. Visitors can...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Aviary

The numbers of Rothschild mynah in the wild fell to just six birds in 2001. In 2011, four females bred at Waddesdon were sent to Bali to improve the gene...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

For families

Woodland Playground Our playground winds through the trees, making the most of the natural environment. Little ones can play safely at the bottom of the hill, on seesaws, swings and...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

National Trust members

20 March - 27 October Waddesdon Grounds & House are open Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays, 10am – 5pm. (House last admission 3pm, Grounds last admission 4pm) Tickets are...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild is situated in Pauillac, North West of Bordeaux with vines first planted in the late 16th century by the Ségur family.Lafite’s reputation grew throughout the late 17th...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Daily wine tasting

...An elegant yet muscular blend of Malbec and Cabernet produced in tiny quantities. £5.95 Los Vascos Le Dix 2015 – Single vineyard, the top wine of Los Vascos in Chile....

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Planning your visit

This French Renaissance-style château with its world-class collection and its beautiful gardens and grounds has something for the whole family to enjoy. We are looking forward to welcoming you to...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Garden walks & maps

Wellie walk 30 minutes Difficulty: 2 wellies Buggy friendly, dog friendly Starting point: The Stables Look out for: Diamond Jubilee Wood, North Fountain Use our online navigation >Winter garden walk...

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Highlights of the House

Where else can you find a French Renaissance château, inspired by those in the Loire valley, built by a Rothschild in the 19th century, and filled with royal treasures and...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Art in the garden

Baron Ferdinand used 18th-century sculpture to create points of interest or to frame views in the gardens of the manor. The sculpture in the two fountains at Waddesdon came from...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Learning

Learning Team E: learning@waddesdon.org.uk Follow us...

Wintry misty morning, South facing view of grounds

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Explore the gardens

Artificial rock grottoes were a feature of late-19th-century gardens. James Pulham invented a way of creating large blocks out of lime mortar poured over brick and rubble – a cheaper...

Visitors under the mushroom tree in the grounds

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Gardens-old

Glimpse the gardens on film Watch this short video to see stunning highlights of the gardens at Waddesdon including the Aviary, Parterre, sculpture and carpet bedding throughout the changing of...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Flint House

Please note that guided tours of Flint House are not currently available. Please check this page for updates regarding their availability.In the form of an elongated, stepped wedge, Flint House...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Bird gallery

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Groups & travel trade

We are accepting standard admission bookings for groups of 15 or more where these comply with government rulings and can be managed on site while respecting social distancing...

Waddesdon Manor: Your Visit

Stables

Wednesday 1 November to Sunday 5 November If you're visiting us this week you may see a sneak preview of our Christmas light sculptures being installed in the grounds, so...

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Home

Eat, Shop, and Stay Musical elephant The elephant automaton was one of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's most admired treasures. It was mentioned in a local newspaper report of 1889 describing...

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THE COLLECTION

Waddesdon was built between 1874 and 1889 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. He wanted a French Renaissance-style château, typical of the Loire valley, but with 18th-century interiors to house his...

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Current vacancies

Internships IT Internship still available. Please send in applications by 5pm, Fri 27 Dec 2019. All other posts are now filled. See our internship profiles>If you are interested in any...

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Wine at Waddesdon

...high quality wines. Beyond the Bordeaux properties of Château Duhart-Milon, Château Rieussec and Château L’Evangile, the Group today also counts the prestigious wineries of Viña Los Vascos (Chile, 1988), Domaine...

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Shop

Welcome to our online shop where you can browse our renowned range of fine wines, homeware, gifts and beautiful books celebrating Waddesdon.

Children eating ice cream at the Stables

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Summer Holidays

Woodland Playground Our playground winds through the trees, making the most of the natural environment. Little ones can play safely at the bottom of the hill, on seesaws, swings and...

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Tableaux de la révolution

...1789-1799, (Los Angeles: Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts: Wight Art Gallery, 1988). Darnton, Robert and Roche, Daniel. Revolution in Print, (New York: New York Public Library, 1989). Darnton, Robert....

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Tales of Waddesdon

Try your hand at writing a story about Waddesdon. We think we offer a perfect setting for a tall tale so if you're visiting us, head to the Powerhouse to...

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Explore Waddesdon online

Discover more about the sculpture in the gardens or objects in the collections with our online trails, which can be enjoyed onsite or at...

Joshua Reynolds, Mrs Abington as The Comic Muse, 1764-68

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Travel online to an art lover's paradise

Watch an introduction to our art collections With more than 15,000 works of art and objects, the collection ranges widely in date, materials and techniques, and places of production. Explore...

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Wine Cellars

Bordeaux was exporting its red wine as early as the 13th century. Large quantities were sent to England, where the wine was known as claret. By the early 1700s wines...

A misty view of the North Front of Waddesdon Manor, showing an outline of the building against a blue sky

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Rothschild Foundation Privacy Policy

...annual review of our use of CCTV. The recorded images are programmed to be deleted after a reasonable time. We use Auto Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology for the security...

Woman polishes the legs of an antique chair

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Work with us

Current Vacancies Current vacancies Find out what new jobs are available at Waddesdon and check back regularly for the latest updates. Browse our current vacancies>At Waddesdon we have around 300...

South front gardens looking at the Manor in autumn.

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Christmas at The Five Arrows

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Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Syrah 2019, Colchagua, Chile

Domaines Barons de Rothschild acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, animated by a pioneering spirit and with the vision to reveal the potential of this exceptional land. Today they cultivate...

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Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc 2019, Colchagua, Chile

Domaines Barons de Rothschild acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, animated by a pioneering spirit and with the vision to reveal the potential of this exceptional land. Today they cultivate...

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Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2022, Colchagua, Chile

Domaines Barons de Rothschild acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, animated by a pioneering spirit and with the vision to reveal the potential of this exceptional land. Today they cultivate...

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Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Colchagua, Chile

...a common dream and project: to turn the expansive vineyard of Los Vascos into a rich ecosystem producing the most elegant Chilean wines possible. The Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc derives...

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Los Vascos Le Dix 2017 Magnum, Colchagua, Chile (In Wooden Presentation Box)

Domaines Barons de Rothschild acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, animated by a pioneering spirit and with the vision to reveal the potential of this exceptional land. Today they cultivate...

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Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Carménère 2019, Colchagua, Chile

Domaines Barons de Rothschild acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, animated by a pioneering spirit and with the vision to reveal the potential of this exceptional land. Today they cultivate...

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Los Vascos Cromas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Colchagua, Chile

Domaines Barons de Rothschild acquired Viña Los Vascos in 1988, animated by a pioneering spirit and with the vision to reveal the potential of this exceptional land. Today they cultivate...

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Los Vascos Rosé 2022, Colchagua, Chile

...a common dream and project: to turn the expansive vineyard of Los Vascos into a rich ecosystem producing the most elegant Chilean wines possible. Los Vascos’ rosé is made from...

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Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Colchagua, Chile

Cabernet Sauvignon is the dominant grape of Vina Los Vascos, and is the variety on which the estate has built its reputation. Acquired by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) in...

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Los Vascos Chardonnay 2022, Casablanca, Chile

Los Vascos’s own Chardonnay grapes are complemented by a selection of grapes from the Casablanca valley located north between Santiago and Valparaiso, renowned for their great Chardonnay production. Aged in...

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Los Vascos Le Dix Cosechas Antiguas 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile

In commemoration of 10 years of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)’s work in Chile, the first “grande cuvée” LE DIX was created. Le Dix de Los Vascos originates from 75-year-old...

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Flechas de Los Andes Gran Malbec 2019, Vista Flores, Argentina

Named Flechas de los Andes in homage to the five arrows (Flechas) that symbolise the Rothschild family, the winery was created through the partnership of Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and...

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Flechas de Los Andes Gran Corte 2017, Vista Flores, Argentina

The Flechas de Los Andes estate was set up as a collaboration between Baron Edmond de Rothschild and Laurent Dassault in 1999. Since then they have been utilising their many...

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Los Vascos Le Dix 2018, Colchagua Valley, Chile

In commemoration of 10 years of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)’s work in Chile, the first “grande cuvée” LE DIX was created. Le Dix de Los Vascos originates from 75-year-old...

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El Senyal Blanc 2017, D.O. Terra Alta, Spain

Ali & Andy McLeod, originally from Oxfordshire, purchased vineyards at Mas de Cabrera near Gandesa in 2013. Originally established in the 20th century by the Aubanell family, the vineyards are...

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El Senyal Negre 2017, D.O. Terra Alta Spain

Ali & Andy McLeod, originally from Oxfordshire, purchased vineyards at Mas de Cabrera near Gandesa in 2013. Originally established in the 20th century by the Aubanell family, the vineyards are...

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Aguaribay Malbec 2022, Vista Flores, Argentina

Located at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Bodega Flechas de Los Andes enjoys an unrivalled setting and a unique terroir thanks to a...

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Dr. Pascal Bertrand receives Getty Rothschild Fellowship

...It offers the selected art historian, museum professional or conservator the opportunity to research and study at both the Getty in Los Angeles and Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. Dr....

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Waddesdon wine to your door

...to the luxury. We have compiled a few of our favourite wines that are currently on offer for your tasting pleasure. Introducing our whites Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Casablanca...

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Taste before you buy

...elegant yet muscular blend of Malbec and Cabernet produced in tiny quantities. £5.95 Los Vascos Le Dix 2015 – Single vineyard, the top wine of Los Vascos in Chile. Lafite’s...

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Creating 'A Rothschild Treasury' at Waddesdon

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Tips for pairing wine with food

...with prominent acidity work well with rich creamy dishes as they cut the richness. The piercing acidity of Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc would work well with creamy shellfish dishes. 6....

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A flavourful insight into wine terminology

...Blunt: Strong in flavour but lacking in aromas. Complex: A complex wine is one where you can taste defined flavours. Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2018, fresh clean and very fragrant...

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Tremendous trees online trail

...of sculpture. 1910 auto-chrome of the colourful parterre at the south of the manor The trees of Waddesdon are such a significant aspect of the Rothschild’s history, each segment of...