Waddesdon Manor (National Trust) Review

Stunning place to visit. The photos don't do it justice. Will definitely go back again.

Owned by the NT this site is a must see! Booking required if entry to the house is required.

Good experience nice Christmas market beautiful lights, it was very busy took us a hour just to get into Waddesdon manor which was expected, the only thing that disappointed me was when we was going back to the car park there was a very long line waiting for the bus back to the car park we stood there waiting patiently then we see people walk straight passed us right to the front spoke to the members of staff and they let them get straight on the bus without having to que like the rest of us, very disappointing that the members of staff let them do this

Great house and gardens. Lots to see and do including art exhibitions and the wine cellar.

Great place to go if you've got a baby in a buggy. Nice cafes, playground and places to walk.

Even better than Chatsworth. This hall and estate is incredible and the National Trust have done an excellent job at making it accessible and open. There's so much to explore, we're planning a return visit already.

Huge French style chateau in the heart of Buckinghamshire. Large parkland for walking.

Best place to visit in late November and before Christmas

Our 1st time visiting this stunning Manor & grounds for the X-Mas Fair. Had mulled wine & a mince pie first thing to keep us warm whilst looking at what each stall had to offer. Very well organised. We toured the Manor that was beautifully decorated throughout with Xmas trees in each room we saw. Each room had a theme. The Nutcracker room was my favourite. The staff were lovely, helpful, very knowledgeable of the history of the place & it's possessions & very friendly.
Got Mulled Cider after the tour & it kept me warm (Hubby was driving) whilst queuing for the last shuttle bus at 6:30pm to take us back to the car park.
We'll return soon as we didn't do the walk of lights & see all the stalls. Can't wait for next weekend. Don't miss it!

Such a stunningly beautiful place to go. The gardens are carefully tended and the house itself looks almost like a fairytale palace. Inside there are priceless treasures that are amazing to see. Definitely worth a visit!

A great day out for all ages. Especially loved the wine cellars and the talk given by very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Restaurant is great with lots of character.

Wonderful experience. The Christmas light show is a must. I would only beware of the Stable restaurant. It was crowded and the service was terrible.

Wide open spaces, vast collection only seen in places like V&A of exceptional wealth, great multi-level kids (older) playground. Some limitations for younger kids (toddler/in pram) and no sitting benches outside of main area. Toilets immaculate and space. Gift shop management a bit haphazard and disorganized although plenty of staff. Staff all friendly and helpful. Shuttle bus frequent; pedestrian crossings should be marked/zebra x as a potential road safety hazard. Some steep hills not always fenced. Very well kept gardens.

The best country house I've visited in the UK & free with the national art pass

Winter lighting is a must watch, do book you tickets before hand for a confirmed entry into the house even if you are a national trust member. The entry into the manor itself is in limited numbers!

Lovely day out, house nice inside. Bus service from carpark to house. Plenty of parking.

Worth visiting to see the wealth and luxury of Rothschild family house. This isn1 of 42 spread in Europe.

Went for the Christmas bazaar ended on 10 December 17

Great grounds. The house is stunning but all not open.

Went to the Christmas market and the light trail with my Mum. Had a great time, lights were fantastic. Would recommend.

Excellent house and gardens, great restaurant and lots for the kids.

Apart from the elegant house there is always something new in the stables, so revisits are worth while

Great playground for kids and a fabulous well walk.

As always a lovely place to visit. We had a lovely meal, served by efficient and friendly staff. The transport from car park to the house frequent and well ordered. Grounds and house very well presented, as one expects from the National Trust, a really good day out would recommend to everyone.

Just one word WOW!!!

Great place for a family day out.

Book ahead! Stunning place. Wish I'd had more time there

Just stunning
Great place to spend a day and do go inside the house, it's pretty unbelievable

Fabulous place to visit. Great conservation talk given by a member of staff. Would love to book to see elephant automaton.

A spectacular house, full of lavish furnishings, chandeliers, china and wonderful paintings. Just partially reopened. The extensive grounds are lovely to walk in and there's a great woodland adventure area for kids. Very wheelchair friendly. Several nice cafes. Booking essential. The car park is a 20 minute uphill walk, I recommend the shuttle bus for the less mobile.

Beautiful land, areas and walking paths. And the Christmas decorations and lights are spot on perfect

Lovely day out. Very interesting and knowledgeable staff

Excellent parking. Well organised. Polite and friendly staff.

Our second visit, but we hadn't checked the opening details and found only limited access. It'll teach us for visiting the area out of season. Fantastic place though and would recommend anyone the insight as to how the other half (or the top wealthiest 0.5%) lived.

Simply one of the very best national trust properties. Very well organised, with good parking and a regular shuttle bus to the property. The property itself is the work of a perfectionist, with an unlimited budget. A fascinating day out.

Fantastic! At least this family preserved not only European but also local history for all to appreciate.

Much improved Christmas market. Wide variety of niche stalls and products. Expect it to be busy though. Thoroughly recommended to kick start your Christmas shopping.

A great walk around the grounds to blow the cobwebs away. Your efforts are rewarded when you get to the house, as the coffee shop is open.

Fantastic place and a great Christmas fair and light trails.

Wonderful gardens, superb house with breathtaking treasures. Approachable helpful guides. Lovely food and excellent wine.

Chilly but sunny day. Covid check in easy. Signposting around the grounds very clear. Timed visits meant you could find a quiet trail to enjoy the beautiful grounds with great views across the countryside.

Unimpressed. Stuffy dark and crowded. Somewhere to go out of the rain. Open the windows or get air conditioning! Please!!

It's a good place to visit and look around, the wine cellar is good and it goes on for a long time. I would not eat the food it tastes like garbage and needs a new menu, when that gets changed it will go to 4 stars. The seating is bad as more than 3 people cant eat at a table, when this changes it will be 5 star. The site is large and has lots to do. They have a bus that you can get around on.

Lights were brilliant, market had some nice food and craft. Parking was well organised.

Great interior with lots of features to look at and helpful guides

One of my favourite places to go with the children. Stunning house, gorgeous grounds and places to picnic. Play park gets VERY busy on weekends/holidays.

Beautiful grounds, arrived too late to visit house.

great Christmas Market, house tour and illuminated gardens

Lovely Christmas lights display, Christmas market ok.

It is a great place to go with your family to events

I feel awful giving only 3 stars as this is a truly impressive building but I just didn't like it. There was little information in the rooms themselves and the room attendants weren't very chatty. I think that maybe I just wasn't interested in the overly opulent decor and objects. The house didn't feel like it was or had ever been a home. Maybe it was the use of the blinds to protect the art and fabrics that prevented that warmth and homely feel. I visited the Stables for a bite and wasn't overly impressed with what I had and it all seemed overpriced. I realise now that there may have been some walks in the grounds that I could have done but these aren't mentioned on the leaflet and there was not much signage in the grounds. The aviary is doi g good work though and the main keeper had some interesting things to tell.

This is a great place to visit. So much to see. Use the audio guide to gain the most information from your visit around the house

Our work Xmas do..
Food was good.
Service was EXCELLENT
What a slick operation. Loved the professional way the staff presented the food.
The staff were also really friendly and helpful on a one to one basis!
Would definitely come again.. And would even book personally.

Good day out, plenty to entertain children, large play area, aviary and lots of grass to run around on. Plenty of places to eat or have a drink.

Great meeting place. Aviary and wine cellars favourites of mine. Statuary and walks magnificent.

Really pleased that we went, it was brilliant. House was fantastic.

We arrived quite late in the afternoon but with adequate time to visit the garden. The parking arrangements have changed since our last visit and the car park is now about a mile from the house. In the large car park, it is not at all obvious where the entrance desk is located or that there was a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from the house. We enjoyed the outside view of the house, even though a French chateau is totally out of keeping with the surroundings, and of the very formal but beautifully floral parterre behind the house. We decided to walk back to the car park (allow 30 minutes) but we felt that the start of the walk was not well signposted. The estate is free to enter for NT members but there is very little sign of the NT on the estate or the surrounding - it all appears to be run by the Waddesdon enterprise or the Rothschild family.

beautiful grounds only shame is we went on the 16th December and the Christmas market had already finished which seemed a little premature.

Beautiful, with plenty to do for Adults and Children.

Most magnificent and impressive place I seen in UK.

Such a beautiful place every one so friendly, you need comfortable shoes, pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery,the flowers are beautiful, and the scents are wonderful, quite a few benches to stop and have lunch , parking great the bus takes you up to the main house or barn , you can buy food there ,the ice-cream is to die for , enjoy it all .