Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor from Heathrow Airport
Landing at Heathrow with a day for Waddesdon Manor. It is 40.4 miles on the A355, A413 and A41, about an hour in clear traffic. This is a Grade I listed country house in Buckinghamshire. Created by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild from 1874; cared for by the Rothschild Foundation with the National Trust. House visits use timed entry; allow about 30 minutes for parking and the shuttle beforehand. Architects associated with Waddesdon Manor include Elie Lainé and Hippolyte Destailleur.
How the day runs
After passport control, your chauffeur is in the arrivals hall; the bags travel with you. The executive saloon is chosen to fit the party. At Waddesdon Manor the car sets you down by the visitor entrance and waits. Remont is about 35 minutes away for lunch, tea or a night. Claydon House is about 21 minutes on, if the day has room for a second house. The way back to Heathrow Airport is about an hour — and the car can drop you at the terminal for an evening flight.
- Heathrow Airport to Waddesdon Manor1 hr, 40.4 miles, in clear traffic
- Waddesdon Manor to Heathrow Airport1 hr 3 min, 40.6 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Created by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild from 1874; cared for by the Rothschild Foundation with the National Trust.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukHouse visits use timed entry; allow about 30 minutes for parking and the shuttle beforehand.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukArchitects associated with Waddesdon Manor include Elie Lainé and Hippolyte Destailleur.
Source: wikidata.orgConservation works on the façade are under way.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukVisitors can see the house art collection, gardens, Aviary and wine cellars, with cellar tours on set days.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukFree visitor car park with Blue Badge spaces and free EV charging; shuttle bus runs to the house.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukNational Trust, Art Fund and RHS members get free entry by scanning their cards.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukOpening: Open Wednesday to Sunday plus bank holiday Mondays; house 12pm to 3:30pm (from 11am at weekends), grounds 10am to 4pm.
Source: waddesdon.org.uk
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Questions
How long does it take to get from Heathrow Airport to Waddesdon Manor?
About an hour (40.4 miles) via the A355, A413 and A41 in clear traffic; the return is about an hour.
When is the house open?
Opening: open Wednesday to Sunday plus bank holiday Mondays; house 12pm to 3:30pm (from 11am at weekends), grounds 10am to 4pm.
Is the train an alternative?
The nearest station by road is Aylesbury Vale Parkway, 11 minutes from the house; a car goes door to door.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.