Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon, United Kingdom

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: We-Su 11:00-16:30; PH 11:00-16:30
Admission: Ticketed

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Waddesdon Manor is a Grade I listed country house in Buckinghamshire, England, built between 1874 and 1889 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild as a weekend retreat and showcase for his exceptional collection of arts and antiquities. Designed by architects Elie Lainé and Hippolyte Destailleur in Neo-Renaissance style, the manor draws inspiration from individual features of several French châteaux, reflecting the eclecticism of Victorian country house architecture. Following three generations of Rothschild ownership, James de Rothschild bequeathed the property to the National Trust in 1957, transforming it into a public museum. Today, managed jointly by the National Trust and the Rothschild Foundation, Waddesdon Manor houses one of the world's most rare and valuable decorative arts collections and ranks among the National Trust's most visited properties.