Waddesdon Manor

Capacity: 250
Meeting Rooms: 15
Location: Aylesbury

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Waddesdon, a unique French Renaissance-style château, was built in the 1870s by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his art treasures and entertain fashionable society.

Waddesdon Manor offers a unique selection of event and meeting spaces. Whether it be an intimate dinner, a business forum or a lavish wedding, Waddesdon is an idyllic setting for bespoke events. If you’re planning a wedding, you and your guests can enjoy the taste of Waddesdon’s privileged lifestyle from the 19th century: superlative food, excellent wines and friendly, professional service with absolute exclusivity guaranteed.

Why choose Waddeston Manor?

World-renowned art collection with works ranging from Gainsborough and Reynolds, Freud and Hockney
Historic landscaped gardens with spectacular views over the Chilterns
Filming location for Bridgerton, The Crown, Amazon Prime’s Cinderella and Rebecca

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Available Rooms & Layouts

Room	Available layouts & capacity	More details
THE DAIRY - The Wedding Cake		THE DAIRY - The Wedding Cake Private event space for wedding ceremony. A 12-metre tall ceramic sculptural pavilion in the form of a three-tiered cake from celebrated portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - Wintergarden	Reception: 110 guests Dining: 80 guests Banquet: 130 guests Boardroom: 20 guests Theatre: 100 guests Cabaret: 48 guests	THE DAIRY - Wintergarden Adjoining the West Hall, this classical room is made predominantly of glass. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - The Terrace	Reception: 160 guests Dining: 50 guests Banquet: 160 guests	THE DAIRY - The Terrace Running along its entirety is a wide terrace with two pavilions extending out over the lake, ideal for summer drinks receptions. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - West Hall	Reception: 180 guests Dining: 180 guests Banquet: 160 guests Boardroom: 60 guests Theatre: 100 guests Cabaret: 60 guests	THE DAIRY - West Hall An impressive room with vaulted ceiling and two huge open fireplaces. Guests may be invited for dancing and evening entertainment. Doors from the West Hall open directly onto the terrace. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - South Hall	Reception: 130 guests Dining: 100 guests Banquet: 130 guests Boardroom: 60 guests Theatre: 100 guests Cabaret: 60 guests	THE DAIRY - South Hall Adjacent to the peaceful inner courtyard the South Hall is full of art and contemporary styling making it the perfect space for fine dining. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - Dieppe Room	Dining: 12 guests Boardroom: 12 guests	THE DAIRY - Dieppe Room Boardroom style space. The quaint space full of art and history is ideal for intimate dining as well as meetings. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - The Buttery	Dining: 20 guests Theatre: 20 guests Boardroom: 14 guests	THE DAIRY - The Buttery Theatre or boardroom style. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE DAIRY - Courtyard	Reception: 250 guests Dining: 250 guests Banquet: 200 guests	THE DAIRY - Courtyard Outdoor space. Guests enter the Dairy via the peaceful inner courtyard, ideal for outdoor ceremonies or entertaining. This Room has the following amenities: Outdoor areas View gallery and more
THE MANOR & GROUNDS - White Drawing Room		THE MANOR & GROUNDS - White Drawing Room This beautiful room offers a gorgeous backdrop for slightly larger gatherings. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE MANOR & GROUNDS - Blue Dining Room		THE MANOR & GROUNDS - Blue Dining Room An elegant space for small groups with its iconic Ingo Maurer contemporary chandelier. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
THE MANOR & GROUNDS - Aviary		THE MANOR & GROUNDS - Aviary Outdoor space. Beautifully restored and filled with colourful and exotic birds. This Room has the following amenities: Outdoor areas View gallery and more
THE MANOR & GROUNDS - The Cellars		THE MANOR & GROUNDS - The Cellars The atmospheric cellars store a historical collection of more than 15,000, the largest collection of Rothschild wine in the world. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
WINDMILL HILL - Reading Room	Dining: 100 guests Boardroom: 40 guests Theatre: 100 guests Cabaret: 60 guests	WINDMILL HILL - Reading Room The new building at Windmill Hill is located at the heart of the Waddesdon Estate and houses the Manor, Estate and Family Archives. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
WINDMILL HILL - Bawden Room	Dining: 14 guests Boardroom: 14 guests	WINDMILL HILL - Bawden Room Ideal for meetings or dining. Designed by Stephen Marshall Architects of London, the building celebrates the conservation and environmental work pursued by the Rothschild Foundation. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more
WINDMILL HILL - The Orangery	Reception: 100 guests Dining: 60 guests	WINDMILL HILL - The Orangery A growing collection of modern and contemporary art complements the building and its environment. In the courtyard, Angus Fairhurst’s brooding gorilla sculptures contrast with Michael Craig-Martin’s colourful umbrellas – a humorous reference to the unpredictability of the British skies overhead. This Room has the following amenities: View gallery and more

Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon, a unique French Renaissance-style château, was built in the 1870s by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his art treasures and entertain fashionable society.

Why choose Waddeston Manor?

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