Deaf Led British Sign Language House Tour & Grounds Admission
Join experienced deaf guide and historian, John Wilson, for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Manor’s ground floor, exploring the treasures of Waddesdon’s…
Dates
29 April, 19 June, 12 September
Length
75 mins
Price
From £5.00
Join experienced deaf guide and historian, John Wilson, for a British Sign Language (BSL) tour of the Manor's ground floor, exploring the treasures of Waddesdon's collections.
Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain his friends. Discover some of the delights of Waddesdon's famous collection, which includes 18th-century French decorative arts, English portraits and Dutch Old Master paintings.
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Additional Information
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the house. Accessible ramps are available at the main door and a lift is operated by staff to all four main floors. A chair lift is available to the Rothschild Treasury and exhibition spaces. Interpretive information is available in large font upon request. Explore the Manor and its collection with the Bloomberg Conencts app, a free digital guide. On Bloomerg Connects, users can discover more about the history of Waddesdon Manor; discover the different rooms in the Manor and find highlighted works on display.
Local Resident tickets cover Waddesdon, Westcott, Upper Winchendon only. Please bring photo ID as proof of address on the day.
Highlights
- Explore the Manor's treasures with deaf guide John Wilson
- Afterwards enjoy access to the remainder of the House and exhibitions
- Discover the historic gardens and sculpture at your leasure
What’s Included
- 75 minute guided tour of the ground floor with John Wilson, a British Sign Language guide
- An opportunity to see the Elephant Autonmaton wound
- Freeflow access to the remainder of the house and exhibition after the tour
- Grounds admission
- Free Standard Parking
- Free Access to the Woodland Playground
- Shuttle bus tickets
- Premium parking
- Guidebook