Waddesdon Manor - Travel Trade

About

Trade Product Information and Experiences:

Waddesdon, a unique French Renaissance-style château, was built in the 1870s by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his art treasures and entertain fashionable society. Opened in 1959 and managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, it’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Outside, formal Victorian gardens and rolling parkland can be enjoyed year-round with spectacular seasonal displays, sweeping landscapes and the ornate Rococo-style Aviary, a registered zoo that takes part in important conservation breeding projects.

Groups can enjoy a wide range of experiences at Waddesdon Manor such as a visit to the beautiful Manor with its many art treasures, the landscaped gardens with their abundance of seasonal flowers. Why not include a visit to the spectacular Wedding Cake, a twelve-meter-tall sculptural pavilion created by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos.

There are many catering options available such as lunches, afternoon or cream teas at the Manor Restaurant. The Stables café and the Coffee Bar provide snacks throughout the day.

Waddesdon is famed for its wine and wine tasting can be arranged with the Waddesdon Wine Team taking the group through the history of wine production followed by a tasting session.

The Aviary is filled with colourful and exotic birds, many of the species kept at Waddesdon are rare and endangered and part of an important conservation breeding programme.

The Five Arrows Hotel, located at the gates of Waddesdon Manor is a grade II listed boutique hotel with 16 contemporary bedrooms and a modern 2AA rosette bar and restaurant.

Throughout the year, a wide range of events take place at Waddesdon such as exhibitions, outdoor events such as the Chilli Fest and the famous Christmas light trails, Christmas market and the Manor decorated in a festive splendour. 

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Booking Information:

Name of trade contact: Ulrika Ericson/Tamsyn Rangel (for group bookings)

Trade email address: Ulrika.Ericson@waddesdon.org.uk

Trade Tel: 01296 653 285 (box office)

Opening Dates: Wednesday to Sunday and Bank Holidays from end of March to end of October and mid-November to early January for Christmas at Waddesdon. For further information, please visit www.waddesdon.org.uk

Trade Prices – Group/FIT rates (% discounts for 2025):
Group : Adult House and Gardens Wednesday to Friday £18.00, Saturday and Sunday £20.00

Groups : Adult Grounds : £9.00 Wednesday to Friday , Saturday and Sunday £11.00

Individuals : Adult House and Gardens £25.50

Individuals : Grounds : £13.50

For 2025 prices, please contact Ulrika Ericson, see above.

Min group size: 15 people

Languages:  French and German

Duration of visit: Half a day

Coach Parking: Coaches can park near the North Fountain, a short walk from the Manor. The cost is £20.00 which includes a meet and greet service and a refreshment voucher for the coach driver.

Suitable for Education / Corporate / Incentive visits.

Sustainbility : Detailed plans for the future of sustainability at Waddesdon will be available later in 2024. In the meantime, the catering team works predominantly with local suppliers with seasonal vegetables provided by Eythrope Gardens, part of the Waddesdon Estate. Visitors are encourages to cycle or use the train when possible. Catering outlets use recyclable material when possible.

Accessible for all info: We are committed to deliver an accessible experience for all.  Please use the link for further information. Detailed accessibility guides can be downloaded from the website.  Accessibility | Waddesdon Manor