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Museum Details
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon
Nr Aylesbury
HP18 0JH
Buckinghamshire
England
Collection details
Architecture
Decorative and Applied Art
Fine Art
Facilities
Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
Group Bookings and Events (Tel)
:
01296 653226
Information Line (Tel)
:
01296 653211
E-mail
:
waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website
:
www.waddesdon.org.uk
Open
2007: House - mid-March to end Oct 10.00 - 17.00 plus Christmas season. See NT website for more information as times and openings vary for different parts of house and estate. Admission by timed ticket only.
Admission charges
2007: House & Gardens Adult £13.20 Child £9.35. Check NT website for more details as there are many variations to basic charge.
Discounts
National Trust
Description
Waddesdon Manor is a magnificent French Renaissance-style château housing the Rothschild Collection of art treasures. The garden is renowned for its seasonal displays, colourful shrubs and mature trees. There is a fully-stocked Rococo-style aviary, a superb cellar of wines, licensed restaurants, gift and wine shops. Events are organised throughout the year, including Christmas period.
Collections description
This French Renaissance-style château was built (1874-89) for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his vast collection of works of art. The Collection includes French Royal furniture, Savonnerie carpets and Sèvres porcelain as well as important portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds and works by Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th century.
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Foreign language audio guide available
Information point provided
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
General guide to collections available
Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
General audio-guide available
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
General audio-guide available
Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop
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