Tickets
Entry to the house is by timed ticket only for all visitors, including National Trust members.
2018 house tickets are now on sale online and over the phone. Your Grounds ticket is valid for the whole day 10am-5pm.
During busy weekends and holiday periods the timed ticket slots for the house can sell out, so it’s best to book in advance. To see the house fully we recommend 2.30pm as the last ticket time. Last entry 3.10pm.
Online calendar and ticket booking
Contact our Bookings team 01296 820414
There is a £3 booking charge when you book over the phone.
House closes for winter Sun 28 Oct
It’s your last chance to see the whole house before it closes for winter and undergoes a deep clean. Some rooms will reopen beautifully decorated for Christmas from 10 Nov.
Buying tickets on arrival
Grounds tickets can be bought on arrival at the Welcome Pavilion in the car park or online in advance. Don’t forget to bring your National Trust, Art Fund or RHS membership card with you.
House tickets are timed entry which you have to book in advance of your visit, including National Trust members. If you wish to book lunch or afternoon tea in the Manor Restaurant we would also recommend you do so in advance.
Gift Aid prices and donations
Your support really makes a difference to us. All proceeds from admission tickets and events go towards the upkeep of Waddesdon Manor.
The Gift Aid admission scheme includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid admission allows us to reclaim tax on the whole of the amount paid – an extra 25 per cent. An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth up to £3 to us. If you’d like to pay our standard entry rates these are displayed below, at our property and under (prices) at: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Become a member of the National Trust at Waddesdon
When booking your ticket to Waddesdon online, you now have the option to become a member of the National Trust.
Receive free entry to over 500 special places including Waddesdon, free parking at most National Trust car parks, National Trust handbook full of ideas to plan a visit, National Trust magazine three times a year and regular newsletters to your inbox.
Here’s how:
- first select the date you’d like to visit Waddesdon
- at ‘Step 1’, click ‘show all ticket types’
- choose ‘Join the National Trust on the day’, with options for both adult and child
- proceed with your booking journey
- on the day of your visit, upon completion of your membership form at our Welcome Pavilion, you’ll become a National Trust member
Grounds tickets
Gift aid prices: £12 Adult, £6 Child, £30 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children)
Standard prices: £10.80 Adult, £5.40 Child, £27 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children)
21 Mar – 28 Oct 2018
10am-5pm, Wed-Sun and BH’s
Grounds ticket includes: Gardens, Aviary, Woodland Playground, Wine Cellars, Coach House Exhibitions, Powerhouse, Walks, Shops and Restaurants. (Valid from 10am-5pm on the day of your visit)
House tickets
Gift aid prices: £22 Adult, £11 Child, £55 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children)
Standard prices: £19.80 Adult, £9.90 Child, £49.50 Family (up to 2 adults + 3 children)
12pm-4pm, Wed-Fri
11am-4pm, Sat-Sun
Last entry 3.10pm
House ticket includes: House & Grounds
(House ticket valid for time slot chosen. Grounds ticket valid 10am-5pm on the day of your visit)
(Last recommend entry 2.30pm to see the house fully. From 3.10pm onwards you may notice our House Stewards start the process of closing the house for the day)
Christmas
Wed-Sun, 10 Nov – 2 Jan 2019 and Mon 31 & Tue 1 Jan (closed 24-26 Dec)
Both House and grounds tickets are now available to book for our Christmas Carnival.
(House tickets sold out for 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 Dec)
National Trust members
Grounds and house tickets (excludes Christmas, Feast and some special exhibitions) are free to National Trust members presenting a valid card. We suggest you book your free timed ticket for the house in advance.
National Trust members details
Under 5s
All children under 5 get in free and a child is classed as 5-17 years inclusive.
National Trust Gift Cards
We accept National Trust gift cards for purchases in our Shop, Manor Restaurant and Stables Café, and for ticket purchases at the Welcome Pavilion or over the phone through our Booking Office.
Purchase National Trust gift cards>
Five Arrows Hotel Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of a delicious meal or an overnight stay, perfect for any occasion.
Partner concessions
RHS Partner Garden entry
Free entry for RHS members to the gardens. Applies to the cardholder only.
Frequently asked Partner Garden questions
Art Fund members
Free entry to the house (excludes Christmas and some special exhibitions) and grounds with a National Art Pass. Applies to the cardholder only.
More about the National Art Pass
Where does my money go?
All ticket and donation income goes directly towards the upkeep, conservation and enhancement of the house, collections and landscape at Waddesdon, which we are committed to preserving for future generations to enjoy. We are very grateful to every visitor who helps us by purchasing an entry ticket, attending an event or donating via our Gift Aid admission scheme. Funds raised go towards a range of projects. For example, recent work includes the installation of a new disabled acesss lift in the Manor’s main entrance, conserving an important historical desk and restoring some of the artificial Pulham rockwork in the gardens.
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