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Waddesdon Manor Description
Waddesdon Manor, 6mi/10km northwest of Aylesbury, was built in 1880-89 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The house contains a magnificent collection of French furniture, 18th century Gobelin tapestries, Sèvres porcelain and superb paintings, including works by Rubens, Reynolds and Gainsborough. There are also fine manuscripts and a library. The gardens are considered a masterpiece in their own right.
Hobbies & Activities category: Decorative arts display;  Furniture display;  Garden or botanic display;  Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit;  Library;  Manor or country house
Address
Waddesdon Manor
Aylesbury HP18 0JH
United Kingdom
Hours
March 23 to December 23
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (Last Monday, May)
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (Last Monday, August)
Cost
Adult13.20
Child 16 & under9.35
Grounds / gardens only around attraction5.50
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission one hour before closing.
Entry by timed tickets available from 10 am.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Bus: Arriva The Shires 16/17 from Aylesbury.
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