Grounds Highlights
26 Mar – 26 Oct
11.30am & 2.30pm, Wed-Sun (excluding Sat 21 & Sun 22 June and Fri 29 – Sun 31 Aug)
GroundsA guided walk around the gardens.
Join one of our volunteer guides on a 45-60 minute walk to explore the gardens, seasonal highlights, the history of Waddesdon and the Rothschild family. This walk goes through the grounds on paved and gravel paths.
Hosted every Wednesday to Sunday at 11.30am & 2.30pm*
Meet outside Visitor Information (blue wooden building next to the Manor Terrace), where one of our guides will be on hand to start your tour and answer any questions. There is a limited capacity of up to 15 people, on a first-come basis.
*Please note that this tour is subject to the availability of a volunteer. You can check if tours are running on the day of your visit upon arrival at the Welcome Pavilion. Walks will not take place Sat 21 – Sun 22 June during Waddesdon Garden Party or Fri 29 – Sun 31 Aug during Chilli Fest.
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