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Waddesdon Manor

Bicester Rd, Aylesbury, England
01296 653226
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Aylesbury
4.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
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bubbenhall_traveller
Warwickshire
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 NEW

Loved our visit, very interesting Great gardens would return More

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thedoc111
Princes Risborough
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012 NEW

Food excellent but restaurant over crowded during our visit. Waited over an hour for main course. Service charge was waived but nonetheless disappointing. We were looking forward to great wine selection & superb food - not quite More

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VeryBusy
South East
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11 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012 NEW

This has to be one of the National Trusts gems - the Christmas theme in the East Wing of the house was fantastic - kept children and adults amused for ages. Knowledgeable guides were great. Even in winter the ground were worth the exploration and the tea in the main restraurant was worth every penny. A tip - visit the... More

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jenniferLB65
leighton buzzard
Senior Contributor
49 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012 NEW

Would recommend a visit to Waddesdon to see the house and grounds decorated for Xmas. There is also a Xmas market over one weekend in December, but be warned it gets very busy. The Xmas opening starts mid Nov and its not so busy to visit then. They really make a big effort with the Xmas decorations and its a... More

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Babsban
Oxon
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012 NEW

Beautiful House and gardens to visit, especially nice in Spring when all the daffodils are in bloom. House not suitable for small children More

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Smallbutmighty79
Tring, Herts
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Stunning grounds and the house is straight out of Harry Potter! For such a beautiful location you feel like you almost own it for the day as you can wander anywhere and picnic anywhere in the grounds. Our little one loves it. We have been inside a few times but is a bit whistlestop with a toddler so haven't had... More

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Su T
Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Lovely Gardens and sumptuous house. Nice bit of cake in the Cafe too, if my memory serves me right. More

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Kate82Scott
Oxford, United Kingdom
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13 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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You need to get here early as you'll be leaving late... there is so much to see and do! More

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colin c
mars
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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the facilities that were provided for 'comfort' were actually those which i find very insulting in a manor of ways i wish not to describe. If you are planning on having a terrible trip where everywere smells, then come here... More

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BeverleyandDerek
Oxford, United Kingdom
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10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

We love it here have visited many times taking in all seasons last visited at christmas it was amazing More

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