Description
Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. Opened to the public in 1959, Waddesdon Manor is managed by the Rothschild Foundation, a family charitable trust, on behalf of the National Trust, who took over ownership in 1957. It’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts.
If you are looking for Best Stately Homes and Gardens in Aylesbury , Buckinghamshire then you can visit Waddesdon Manor. Waddesdon Manor is one of the places in Aylesbury Buckinghamshire for day out with kids and families. More details can be found on the website for this place.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: Yes
Features
On site parking
On site toilets
Glimpse the gardens on film
The gardens were the vision of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, who created the Manor at the end of the 19th century. What began as a bare hill in 1874, is now an exceptional example of Victorian horticulture including formal gardens, trees and walks.
Grounds
The landscaped grounds are lined with beautiful blooms, tall trees and elegant sculptures and fountains. With walks to go on and places to play and admire the view. Come and explore them through the seasons.
Collection
As a family, the Rothschilds were the greatest collectors of the 19th century, seeking the highest quality of workmanship and with a keen sense of historical importance. The houses that they built, the interiors they created and the magnificent Rothschild collections within them became known internationally as the ‘goût Rothschild’. Waddesdon is one of the rare survivors of that splendour.
9.69 miles
