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Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon
near Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 0JH
Tel: +44 (0)1296 653 211
Fax: +44 (0)1296 653 208
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Waddesdon Manor won the Museum of the Year and Best National Trust Property Awards in 1997 and the England for Excellence Silver Award in 1998.
This French Renaissance-style château was built (1874-89) for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his vast collection of works of art. The
Collection includes French Royal furniture, Savonnerie carpets and Sèvres porcelain as well as important portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds and
works by Dutch and Flemish masters of the 17th century.
Waddesdon also has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, famous for its landscape of specimen trees, parterre and striking displays of seasonal bulbs
and bedding plants.
The Rococo-style aviary houses a splendid collection of exotic birds and thousands of bottles of vintage Rothschild wines are found in the wine cellars.
There are gift and wine shops and licensed restaurants. Many events are organised throughout the year including Collection study days, floodlit openings, wine tastings and garden workshops.
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Details
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Location:
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20 minutes from junctions 7 (northbound) and 9 (southbound) of the M40, off the A41 between Aylesbury and Bicester.
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Nearest Train Station:
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Aylesbury
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Nearest UK Airport:
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Heathrow or Luton
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Tourist Info Number:
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+44 (0) 1296 330 559
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Months Open:
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April-October
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Groups/Parties Welcome:
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Yes
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Discount for Groups:
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Yes
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Coach Parking:
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Yes
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Car Parking:
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Yes
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Wedding Facilities:
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Yes
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Conference Facilities:
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Yes
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Contact Name for Groups:
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Kathryn Nichols
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Gift Shop:
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Yes - Wine Shop
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Catering:
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Licensed Restaurant
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