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Waddesdon Manor was built (1874-89) by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. On a hilltop overlooking the Aylesbury Vale, it is the last remaining complete example of 'le goût Rothschild'. The House combines the highest quality French furniture, textiles and decorative arts from the 18th century with magnificent English portraits and Dutch Old Master paintings.

Waddesdon has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, famous for its Parterre, seasonal displays, colourful shrubs, mature trees, statues and carpet bedding. At its heart lies the Aviary, stocked with species that were once part of Baron Ferdinand's collection and other birds that are depicted on Waddesdon's famous Sèvres porcelain collection.

The Wine Cellars, modelled on the private cellars at Château Lafite-Rothschild, contain thousands of bottles of Rothschild wine dating back to the 19th century.

Mr. James de Rothschild bequeathed Waddesdon to the National Trust in 1957. A family charitable trust, under the chairmanship of Lord Rothschild, now manages the Manor for the Trust.

Address:

Waddesdon
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0JW   [view map]

Venue Type:

• Castle/Historic Interest

Venue Location:

• Farm/private estate

Facilities & Services

Catering Facilities:

• In-House (Events)