Waddesdon Manor
Free RHS Member days
10am–5pm, Wednesday–Sunday, 26 March–26 October
About the garden
Originally laid out in the 1870s and 1880s for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, the gardens feature an iconic parterre famed for its colourful seasonal beddings, which are hand-planted and consist of about 32,000 plants. The impressive French Renaissance-style château of Waddesdon Manor is surrounded by sweeping landscapes and manicured gardens.
Victorian focal points include an ornate Rococo-style aviary housing rare birds, Pulham rockwork and 3D bird bedding sculptures. The formal gardens open up to rolling parkland, revealing hidden glades, magnificent woodlands and picturesque views. Visitors can also admire one of the most important collections of 17th and 18th-century garden statuary in the country, as well as contemporary pieces.
Please note: Dogs welcome on leads everywhere, except for the aviary and woodland playground.
Facilities
- Accessible garden
- Children’s play area
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Sculpture
- Autumn colour
- Colour themed borders
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.