Planning your visit
This French Renaissance-style chateau with its world-class collection and beautiful gardens and grounds has something for the whole family to enjoy. During the Christmas season, rooms in the house are decorated and there are sound and light displays outdoors.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special place, please read the information below before you visit.
Book your Christmas tickets
Waddesdon is open Wednesday to Sunday and Christmas tickets are available for House and Grounds or Grounds only. We recommend that all visitors pre-book, including National Trust Members, to avoid disappointment.
Waddesdon is not a participating property in any current National Trust voucher promotions. For more information, email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk
Opening hours and directions
Please check the opening times below before you visit.
Christmas Grounds 15 Nov – 5 Jan (except 23-26 Dec)
Wed – Sun (plus Mon 30 & Tue 31), open 12pm-7pm (last entry 6pm)
Christmas House and Grounds 15 Nov – 5 Jan (except 23-26 Dec)
Weds – Sun (plus Mon 30 & Tue 31), House open 12:30pm-7pm (last entry 6:30pm)
Christmas Fair 15 Nov – 22 Dec
Wed – Sun, open 12pm-7pm
Late night openings – Fri 22 & 29 Nov and 6, 13 & 20 Dec
Grounds and Fair: 12pm–9pm (last entry 7pm), House: 12.30pm–8pm (last entry 7.20pm)
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
England, HP18 0JH
Just off the A41
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Before you visit
Accessibility
At Waddesdon we are committed to providing an accessible attraction for all, and try to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit while with us.
Dogs
Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome anywhere in the grounds with the exception of the Aviary and Woodland Playground. Only assistance dogs are permitted in the House and Manor Restaurant.
Maps & Walks
If visiting us, please download our map of the grounds in advance. You can also download four different walks that take in various aspects of the site.
Visitor FAQs
Find helpful answers to frequently asked questions about visiting Waddesdon.
Things to do at Waddesdon
Download our digital guide via the Bloomberg Connects app before you visit. In the house, use the room guide to discover key artworks and objects. If you are visiting one of our exhibitions, learn more about the themes, pieces and artists with our exhibition guides.
Getting around
On foot
The hard-surface walking path to and from the car park is lit and takes around 25-minutes to walk. Some parts are steep, please wear appropriate footwear. There are mapped walking routes for you to enjoy.
Buses
Shuttle buses run throughout the day between the visitor car park and grounds, the last bus to the visitor car park is 7.30pm during Christmas season and 9:30pm during late-night openings. Your ticket is valid for all journeys, these can be purchased at the Welcome Pavilion. Buses are fully accessible with ramps and wheelchair spaces.
Shuttle bus all-day tickets: £2.50 adult, £1.50 child, Blue badge holders & accompanying carers free.
Parking
Free parking is available in the visitor car park. There are Blue Badge and limited mobility parking bays available.
The hard-surface walking path to and from the visitor car park is lit and takes around 25 minutes to walk to the Manor.
Blue badge holders and those with limited mobility are advised to use the designated spaces in the visitor car park and take the shuttle bus up to the main grounds and Manor.
Premium parking (private car park at top of hill): £25 per car (must be pre-booked)
