Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon Manor Enter a world where art, history and nature meet. Created from 1874, the French inspired château was built for beauty, for a collection, and for entertaining.
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Cared for by the Rothschild Foundation in partnership with National Trust. House rules

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e ask you to be nice and polite to one another - and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful and suitable for all ages. We won’t tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which we deem aggressive, argumentative or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas. Moderation policy

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What's On at Waddesdon Manor this September 🍂From turning up the heat at Chilli Fest to enjoying free admission during H...
01/09/2026

What's On at Waddesdon Manor this September 🍂

From turning up the heat at Chilli Fest to enjoying free admission during Heritage Open Days weekend, there’s plenty to discover this September.

Throughout the month, our calendar of guided tours offers the opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover the Manor, its collection and beautiful gardens.

Explore the full programme of events and book your visit via the website.

One week to go until Chilli Fest at Waddesdon Manor! 🌶️A weekend filled with artisan producers, live music, family fun a...
29/08/2026

One week to go until Chilli Fest at Waddesdon Manor! 🌶️

A weekend filled with artisan producers, live music, family fun and children’s activities. Plus, festival visitors can explore inside the Manor for free.

Tickets from £3 | Kids go free

Book via the website.

The change in the weather has us so excited for the beautiful 'ber months here at Waddesdon Manor. Here's a little look ...
28/08/2026

The change in the weather has us so excited for the beautiful 'ber months here at Waddesdon Manor. Here's a little look at what we have to look forward to 🍂

In early May, a major conservation project began on the North and South facades of Waddesdon Manor. As the Grade I-liste...
27/08/2026

In early May, a major conservation project began on the North and South facades of Waddesdon Manor. As the Grade I-listed building approaches its 150th anniversary in 2027, our conservation team is carrying out essential work to repair, clean and replace some of the decorative stonework near the top of the Manor.

Read our blog to find out more about this important conservation project: https://waddesdon.org.uk/conservation/conservation-in-action-pediments-conservation-project/

25/08/2026

This is the Manor’s 19th-century grand piano finding its voice after nearly 70 years of silence in the brilliant hands of Sir Stephen Hough. It was ordered in 1881 for the Grey Drawing Room by Baron Ferdinand from Pleyel and Co, a leading piano manufacturer in Paris. Their archive traces its construction over several months, listing craftsmen and processes, including making the frame, stringing and pinning, regulation and tuning. The 503 franc order specified the use of gold-plated strings and artificially whitened keys. The state-of-the-art modern mechanism was housed in a decorative case, including reused historic furniture panels, to blend with the 18th-century contents of the room.

After the Manor transferred to the National Trust in 1957, the piano was no longer played and gradually began to seize up as the strings and action corroded. Recently, conservators were brought in to work on the case and the mechanism to bring it back to life. The strings were replaced, the hammers refaced and the instrument rebalanced. Then a specialist in historic piano tuning returned it to playing order. Finally the great moment arrived and Sir Stephen was invited to re-christen it. He chose Song Without Words (Venetian Gondola Song) by Felix Mendelssohn, op.30 no.6 and the Nocturne Op. 15 no. 2 in F-sharp major (extract), by Frederic Chopin. Both composers had connections to the Rothschild family and their music would have been played in the family’s houses in the 19th century. It was very moving to witness the piano awaken with works that would very possibly have been played on it then, and which Ferdinand and his sister Alice, a pianist herself, would have recognized.

It’s heating up at Waddesdon Manor with just two weeks to go until Chilli Fest!Join us 5–6 September for a fiery weekend...
22/08/2026

It’s heating up at Waddesdon Manor with just two weeks to go until Chilli Fest!

Join us 5–6 September for a fiery weekend of artisan producers, live music, family fun and children’s activities. Plus, festival visitors can explore the Manor’s hidden treasures for free! 🌶️🎶🏰

Tickets from £3 | Kids go free

Book now: https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/chilli-fest-grounds-admission/

We couldn’t resist joining this trend when we’re definitely kinda chic ✨
21/08/2026

We couldn’t resist joining this trend when we’re definitely kinda chic ✨

20/08/2026

Listen to Owen, Ground Source Heat Pump Project Manager, as he answers your recent questions about the Ground Source Heat Pump Project.

It's getting hot hot hot here at Waddesdon Manor as we are getting ready for Chilli Fest 2026🌶With handpicked exhibitors...
14/08/2026

It's getting hot hot hot here at Waddesdon Manor as we are getting ready for Chilli Fest 2026🌶

With handpicked exhibitors, all passionate about chilli, the festival guarantees to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well as some of the nation’s best loved independent traders from across the country. Throughout the weekend, enjoy live music and entertainment, family fun and children’s activities as well as the opportunity to walk around the Pleasure Gardens. Don't forget, during the festival, you can explore inside the Manor for free!

5 – 6 September, tickets from £3 (Kids go free)

Find out more and prebook now: https://waddesdon.org.uk/whats-on/chilli-fest-grounds-admission/

Protecting Waddesdon Manor's history for the future! 🏛️✨Ahead of our 150th anniversary next year, essential conservation...
13/08/2026

Protecting Waddesdon Manor's history for the future! 🏛️✨

Ahead of our 150th anniversary next year, essential conservation work has begun on the stone façade and pediment of the Manor.

You might notice a large scaffold around the roofline, this is to give our team of specialist stonemasons and conservators safe access to carefully restore the historic stonework.

While views of the building are a little impacted while the work is underway, this vital project will protect and preserve the Manor for generations to come. Thank you for your patience as we care for our heritage!

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Waddesdon
Aylesbury
HP180JH

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Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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