Waddesdon Manor
- Buckinghamshire
- Aylesbury
- Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon HP18 0JH, United Kingdom
- 20 - 200 Persons
- 8 Rooms
- Own catering is not possible
- Show phone number
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor was built to entertain.
Located in the heart of Buckinghamshire, just over an hour's drive from central London, it is one of Europe's last remaining properties in 'le style Rothschild'. Now, it stands testament to the glory days of the Rothschild family – and all that personifies the finest in hospitality.
Waddesdon offers a range of unique venues, each with its own charm and appeal. From weddings and banquets, to intimate dinners and exclusive wine-tastings, this is an idyllic setting to give your guests an experience they will never forget.
The approach, up the winding tree-lined drive, is pure theatre, with glimpses of landscape and parkland from side to side, until finally, a splendid fountain announces
an astonishing sight — a French Renaissance château, encircled by immaculate formal gardens dotted with sculptures and extravagant floral displays, the creation
of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. Designed by architect Gabriel-Hippolyte Destailleur in 1874, Ferdinand built Waddesdon as a weekend retreat where he could entertain friends and family, and display his exceptional collection of art.
Waddesdon is proud of its range of unique venues, each with its own charm and appeal. From weddings and banquets to intimate dinners and exclusive wine tastings, team-building activities and product launches, this is an idyllic setting to give your guests an experience they will never forget
Location
By Road
Aylesbury 5 miles 10 minutes
Oxford 22 miles 35 minutes
Central London 50 miles 1 hour 15 minutes
Birmingham 72 miles 1 hour 30 minutes
M40 18 miles 30 minutes
M25 26 miles 35 minutes
M1 30 miles 50 minutes
By Train
Aylesbury and Bicester from Marylebone 1 hour
Oxford from Paddington 1 hour
By Air
Luton Airport 30 miles 50 minutes
London Heathrow Airport 39 miles 1 hour
Birmingham International Airport 70 miles 1 hour 20 minutes
For Satellite Navigation
Waddesdon Manor HP18 0JH
The Dairy HP18 0JW
The Five Arrows Hotel HP18 0JE
Windmill Hill HP18 0JZ
Helicopter landing facilities are available at The Dairy by arrangement.
Rooms
| Daylight | Square | School | Theatre | Cabaret | Reception | Diner | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | yes | 50 | - | - | - | 50 | - | - |
| The Stables Cafe/Coachhouse/Courtyard | yes | 60 | - | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | - |
| The Dairy/Buttery/Terrace/Pavilion/Dieppe Room | yes | 110 | - | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | - |
| Servants Hall/Old Kitchen/Manor Terrace | yes | 60 | - | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | - |
| The Marquee | yes | - | - | - | - | 200 | - | - |
| The Rothschild Room | yes | 40 | - | - | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| The Old Coach House | yes | 70 | - | - | 70 | 70 | 70 | - |
| Five Arrows Meeting Room | yes | 10 | - | - | - | 60 | 22 | - |
Parking near this location
The background
When we first opened to the public in 1957, visitors drove up the hill and parked in front of the House, in a small car park or on the drive itself. As visitor numbers continued to grow (now at more than 350,000 annually), this became increasingly challenging to manage. On busy days, some visitors had to park over a half a mile from the House, and then walk up the drive through a double line of cars, converging from all directions.
Aside from the damage to grass verges caused by parked cars, and the inconvenience to visitors, this also compromised Baron Ferdinand’s original idea and the experience that he wanted to be so much part of his guest’s arrival.
Recent developments
Discussions have taken place over many years to consider how parking and the arrival experience can be better managed, to prioritise safety and comfort for visitors, and to plan for the future. This included a visitor consultation in 2011.
Over the next few years there will be major investment in new facilities, designed to welcome all of our visitors and to also ensure that everyone experiences the arrival and the magical views from the drive as originally intended. Having considered various sites, it was agreed to locate a new car park with 1,000 spaces in a discreet location, almost entirely invisible from the entrance drive, and therefore protecting the beautiful views and the surrounding landscape. Once planning permission had been granted in 2013, the car park was commissioned, and partially opened for the Christmas season, along with temporary visitor welcome facilities. A new fleet of shuttle buses have been introduced, in order to transport the majority of visitors from the car park directly to the top of the hill.
Future Plans
A permanent ticketing pavilion is currently being designed which will include lavatories and a covered waiting area for the shuttle buses. It is expected that this will be constructed during the 2014 season, to be open in early 2015.
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