National Trust members

Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world.

Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, who took over ownership in 1957. It’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.

Tickets are available for the Grounds and for timed entry to the House and Gardens. We recommend that all visitors pre-book, including National Trust Members, to avoid disappointment.

See opening times on our Planning your Visit page.

Waddesdon is not a participating property in any current National Trust voucher promotions. For more information, email enquiries@waddesdon.org.uk

Book tickets

Pre-bookable afternoon teas and lunches are available in the Manor Restaurant, plus there are takeaway food and drink options.

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Bloomberg Connects

Explore the Manor and its collection with the Bloomberg Connects app.

Find out more

Education group membership

National Trust education group membership gives your school free entry to Waddesdon Manor all year round. Joining up here means you have free access to Waddesdon all year, but you’re also supporting the upkeep of this beautiful place, and it’s great value too.

Information for schools

For adults

Our varied events and exhibitions showcase Waddesdon’s rich history. National Trust members get free entry to the grounds and house, but there may be additional charges for some activities.

Discover our events, talks and tours

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For families

We’ve a full programme of events throughout the year suitable for all the family. Members get free entry to the grounds and house, but additional charges apply for some children’s activities.

See our family events