House
Over a century ago, the house and setting were created to delight and surprise the small circle of Baron Ferdinand's friends. We now welcome thousands of visitors each year who come to appreciate the exceptional architecture, art collections and gardens.
House closure
From 29 October, the House is closed for conservation & cleaning.
Some rooms open beautifully decorated for Christmas from 10 Nov – 2 Jan 2019.
Inside the house
Glimpse the treasures that await you in the Manor’s splendid rooms. Some rooms are also gallery spaces which house special exhibitions.
The House is currently closed and reopens on 27 March 2019.
Information for visitors to the house
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Multimedia guide
Handsets with multimedia house tour guides are available to hire at Visitor Information for £3 per handset.
Our videos
Watch videos about the history of the house, the art collections, aviary and wine cellars, footage from past exhibitions and see Waddesdon filmed from the air.
Waddesdon Companion Guide
In its fifth edition and newly updated this guide walks you through Waddesdon’s incredible collection of 18th century art works, highlights of the grounds, and latest acquisitions.