Four-poster comfort
A Bridal Suite
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A bridal suite at the Five Arrows Hotel, a short walk from The Dairy, with a four-poster bed and the comfort of a country hotel.
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Buckinghamshire · Country house
Waddesdon Manor
Rothschild estate with a waterside Dairy, Victorian gardens and a 16-bedroom hotel, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire
On requestStarting from
Up to 250Guestsseated for dinner
16Bedroomson site
41 kmNearest airportLuton
Waddesdon Manor is a Rothschild chateau in Buckinghamshire, now cared for by the National Trust, whose weddings are held at the waterside Dairy for up to 500 guests standing.
Waddesdon Manor is a Renaissance-style chateau that Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built between 1874 and 1889 in the Buckinghamshire countryside near Aylesbury. It passed to the National Trust in 1957. Weddings are held on the estate at The Dairy, a Victorian dairy beside the water, which is hired exclusively for one wedding at a time. Heathrow is about an hour away, and trains from London Marylebone reach Aylesbury in about 50 minutes.
Ceremonies take place in the vaulted Wintergarden, on the lakeside Pavilion or in the gardens, and the wedding breakfast is served in the West Hall. Around 250 guests can sit, and a marquee in the inner courtyard brings the standing capacity to 500. Estate kitchens or an approved private caterer provide modern British menus. The grounds include a parterre, a rococo aviary, topiary and a lake, and the Five Arrows Hotel, with 16 bedrooms and a four-poster bridal suite, is a short walk away.
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Waddesdon Manor
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
- Capacity
- Around 250 seated, up to 500 standing
- Stay
- Five Arrows Hotel, 16 bedrooms
- Ceremony
- Civil: Wintergarden, lakeside Pavilion or gardens
- Price
- On enquiry
- Exclusive use
- The Dairy, for one wedding
- Catering
- Estate kitchens or an approved caterer
- Nearest airport
- Heathrow, about an hour
- Setting
- Victorian gardens and a lake
A Rothschild house in Buckinghamshire
Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild built the Renaissance-style chateau between 1874 and 1889, and it passed to the National Trust in 1957. It holds one of the finest collections of French decorative art in the world.
Weddings at The Dairy
Weddings take place at The Dairy, a Victorian dairy beside the water. Ceremonies are held in the vaulted Wintergarden, on the lakeside Pavilion or in the gardens, and the wedding breakfast follows in the West Hall.
Gardens and lake
The grounds include a bedded parterre that changes with the seasons, a rococo aviary, topiary, fountains and woodland walks, with a lake below the house. They make the wider setting for photographs and drinks.
Staying at the Five Arrows
The estate's own hotel in Waddesdon village has 16 bedrooms, some with fireplaces, and a four-poster bridal suite. It is a short walk from The Dairy.
A Rothschild Estate
A Renaissance-style château built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, now National Trust, with celebrated Victorian gardens.
The HouseThe Dairy
A waterside Victorian dairy on the estate, taken whole: the Wintergarden, the West Hall and the lakeside Pavilion.
The Venue
The Gardens
Among the finest Victorian gardens in Britain: a bedded parterre, an ornate aviary, topiary and woodland walks.
The GardensThe Five Arrows
The estate's own 16-bedroom hotel a short walk away, with a four-poster bridal suite.
The Stay
Accommodation
16 rooms and suites
Calm and classic
A Double Room
up to 2 Double
A double room at the Five Arrows, quietly furnished in a soft country-house style, a few minutes from the wedding.
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A little grander
A Room with a Fireplace
up to 2 Room
A room at the Five Arrows with its own fireplace and sitting area, for the couple or family across the wedding weekend.
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For the party
A Twin Room
up to 2 Twin
A twin room at the Five Arrows, so the wedding party can stay together a short walk from The Dairy.
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A short walk away
A Guest Room
up to 2 Double
A guest room at the Five Arrows Hotel, keeping the whole celebration on the estate across the weekend.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Waddesdon Manor, to yourselves
The Dairy, its gardens and the lakeside Pavilion, for a single wedding.
- The Wintergarden and the West Hall
- The lakeside Pavilion
- The inner courtyard for a marquee
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Location
Buckinghamshire
Waddesdon Manor is near the village of Waddesdon, a few miles from Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, in the gentle countryside north-west of London. It is about an hour from Heathrow and around fifty minutes by train from London Marylebone to Aylesbury, close enough for guests to reach easily, far enough to feel like the deep English country. The Chilterns and the Oxfordshire border lie just beyond.
AylesburyAbout 10 minutes
London MaryleboneAbout 50 min by train
The ChilternsNearby
Luton (LTN)41 km
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH, England
Things to do nearby
- Waddesdon Manor
- The Victorian gardens and aviary
- The estate wine cellars
- Aylesbury
- The Chilterns
- Bicester Village
Getting there
- Luton (LTN)
- Heathrow (LHR)
Nearest station
Aylesbury Vale Parkway (Chiltern Railways) is the nearest station, about 4.2 miles from the venue in a straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
Waddesdon Manor
Where are weddings held at Waddesdon?
At The Dairy, a Victorian dairy beside the water on the Rothschild estate, hired exclusively, with the Manor and gardens as the setting.
How many guests can attend?
Around 250 can sit in the Wintergarden or under a marquee, and up to 500 can stand with a marquee in the inner courtyard. Smaller weddings also work well.
Where are ceremonies held?
In the vaulted Wintergarden, on the lakeside Pavilion above the water, or in the gardens. All are licensed for civil ceremonies.
Is the venue exclusive?
Yes. The Dairy, its gardens and the Pavilion are given over to one wedding at a time.
Can guests stay nearby?
The estate's Five Arrows Hotel is a short walk away, with 16 individually designed bedrooms, including a four-poster bridal suite.
What about food?
Estate kitchens or an approved private caterer provide modern British, seasonal menus, backed by the estate's wine cellars. Meals are served in the West Hall or under a marquee.
How do guests arrive?
The estate is about an hour from Heathrow, and trains from London Marylebone reach Aylesbury in about 50 minutes, followed by a short drive.
What else is on the estate?
The Manor holds one of the world's great collections of French decorative art, and the grounds have a parterre, a rococo aviary, topiary and woodland walks.
How is a wedding priced?
Numbers, catering and cost are agreed with the events team around your date and plans. Price is on enquiry.
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