Waddesdon local residents

Local residents of Waddesdon, Westcott and Upper Winchendon villages are offered free admission to Waddesdon's grounds and gardens as part of the Rothschild Foundation's continuing commitment to the local community.

While we are unable to renew or issue new Local Resident passes, local residents wanting to visit Waddesdon must each bring current proof of address and an additional form of ID (eg driving licence or passport) whenever they visit. This applies to those who may hold an expired resident pass as well as to new residents.

During busier times and school holidays, we recommend pre-booking tickets in advance. Book online

Free admission is at the discretion of the Rothschild Foundation. To qualify:

Visit during normal opening hours. Free grounds admission includes entry to the gardens, woodland playground, aviary and Coach House gallery exhibitions when they are open
- Wed-Sun, Jan-Mar 10am-4pm
- Wed-Sun, Mar-Oct 10am-5pm
- Wed-Sun, Christmas season (times vary and special event charge applies)
Have your ticket and proof of address and ID ready to show on arrival

Local residents are not entitled:

to enter the Grounds outside our opening hours (except on marked public footpaths)
to free House admission – please buy a timed ticket online with your grounds timed admission
to free entry to ticketed outdoor events like cinema evenings

Please respect Waddesdon’s care for the Grounds:

Do not climb over locked gates
Keep to public rights of way for all walks when the Manor is closed, including Mondays and Tuesdays
Dogs must be kept on short leads at all times (see bringing your dog)
Do not come on-site when emergency notices on the website indicate we have had to close the property for safety reasons – for example during periods of high wind or heavy snowfall when there is a danger of branches falling for icy paths