Waddesdon Manor question
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Waddesdon Manor question
I'm thinking of visiting Waddesdon Manor on Saturday. I could get there around 12:30, and the house is open from 11 - 4 pm, while the gardens are open till 5 pm. Would from 12:30 - 5 be enough time to see the house and gardens, and, should I be concerned about house tickets selling out if it opens at 11 but I arrive at 12:30?
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I would have thought you would have plenty of time, I wouldn't have thought the tickets would be sold out but it does look like you could book them in advance:
http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/plan_you...your_visit.htm
http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/plan_you...your_visit.htm
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I've been to Waddesdon Manor probably 15 times over the last 30 years and have never seen it overly busy except for special events or free open days.
12:30 to 5 will be plenty of time. The house itself is fascinating and w/ the bachelors wing and everything (be sure to include the Bachelors wing in your ticket). I'd plan on 90 mins to 2 hours for the house - giving you lots of time for the grounds.
12:30 to 5 will be plenty of time. The house itself is fascinating and w/ the bachelors wing and everything (be sure to include the Bachelors wing in your ticket). I'd plan on 90 mins to 2 hours for the house - giving you lots of time for the grounds.
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Thanks. I think it may be weather-dependent, and I could change to a weekday where it is less expensive and has much better bus connections.
BTW, I don't suppose anyone knows how close the Arriva 16/17 bus from Aylesbury gets to the Manor?
It's good to know that a few hours should be plenty of time.
I think the Bachelor's Wing is only open weekdays ... so it's definitely worth seeing? The tickets are quite expensive overall!
BTW, I don't suppose anyone knows how close the Arriva 16/17 bus from Aylesbury gets to the Manor?
It's good to know that a few hours should be plenty of time.
I think the Bachelor's Wing is only open weekdays ... so it's definitely worth seeing? The tickets are quite expensive overall!
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IMHO the bachelor's wing is fascinating. Entirely different than the "French Chateau-ish" of the rest of the manor.
Definitely go on a day it is open - an interesting contrast to the rest of the Manor.
Sorry, can't help re the bus stop but the website does provide an e-mail address and phone numbers so it's worth a shot to ask them . . . .
Definitely go on a day it is open - an interesting contrast to the rest of the Manor.
Sorry, can't help re the bus stop but the website does provide an e-mail address and phone numbers so it's worth a shot to ask them . . . .
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