London Oxford Airport
London Oxford Airport to Waddesdon Manor
Wheels down at London Oxford Airport, then on to Waddesdon Manor. Allow about 42 minutes from the handling building to the house, via the A4260, A34 and A41. Free visitor car park with Blue Badge spaces and free EV charging; shuttle bus runs to the house. House visits use timed entry; allow about 30 minutes for parking and the shuttle beforehand. National Trust, Art Fund and RHS members get free entry by scanning their cards. Opening: open Wednesday to Sunday plus bank holiday Mondays; house 12pm to 3:30pm (from 11am at weekends), grounds 10am to 4pm. For a stay nearby, Remont is about 35 minutes away. Main runway is 1,552 m (5,092 ft) long and 30 m wide, Code 3C. Also from London Oxford Airport: The Manor House, about 43 minutes.
How the day runs
Under London Oxford Airport's own car-access rules, the chauffeur meets you as close to the aircraft as they allow. An executive saloon is ready for one to three passengers. Most of the way is on the A4260 and A34. At Waddesdon Manor the car takes you to the visitor entrance, then waits. Returning to London Oxford Airport takes about 41 minutes (21.1 miles); the chauffeur keeps an eye on the slot time.
- London Oxford Airport to Waddesdon Manor42 min, 21.1 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Free visitor car park with Blue Badge spaces and free EV charging; shuttle bus runs to the house.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukHouse visits use timed entry; allow about 30 minutes for parking and the shuttle beforehand.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukNational Trust, Art Fund and RHS members get free entry by scanning their cards.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukMain runway is 1,552 m (5,092 ft) long and 30 m wide, Code 3C.
Source: oxfordairport.co.ukConservation works on the façade are under way.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukCreated by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild from 1874; cared for by the Rothschild Foundation with the National Trust.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukVisitors can see the house art collection, gardens, Aviary and wine cellars, with cellar tours on set days.
Source: waddesdon.org.ukWaddesdon Manor dates to 1877.
Source: wikidata.org
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Questions
How far is Waddesdon Manor from London Oxford Airport?
About 42 minutes (21.1 miles) via the A4260, A34 and A41 in clear traffic.
When is Waddesdon Manor open?
Open Wednesday to Sunday plus bank holiday Mondays; house 12pm to 3:30pm (from 11am at weekends), grounds 10am to 4pm
How long is the return to London Oxford Airport?
About 41 minutes, 21.1 miles.
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