Waddesdon Manor on the Northern Belle
From US$540 per person

Explore this beautiful Renaissance-style château and grounds, built in 1874. Discover its outstanding collections of art treasures and enjoy some free time to explore.

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What's Included

Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, tour of Waddesdon Manor to discover the Rothschild's wine-making heritage and of some of the finest examples of French 18th century decorative arts, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey.

This trip is also available on the British Pullman departing from London.

Your Journey

This Renaissance-style château is the creation of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. Waddesdon has one of the best collections of French 18th century decorative arts in the world, paintings, furniture, carpets and curiosities, lovingly assembled over 35 years by Ferdinand to please his weekend guests. Outside, his creation includes an aviary, flamboyant bedding, winding walks, colourful trees and panoramic views.

On arrival at Oxford station you are met by your guide who escorts you on the 45 minute coach transfer to Waddesdon Manor. Here you will be taken on a tour of the Waddesdon Manor cellars by a wine guide who explains about the Rothschild's wine-making heritage and the contents of the 15,000 bottles stored in the vaults. The tour concludes with an opportunity to taste two wines from Rothschild family vineyards.

You then have time at leisure to explore the house and grounds before the coach transfer back to Oxford where you reboard the Northern Belle. A four course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine is served during your return journey.

What to Wear

Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Waddesdon Manor.

Access

This journey is rated as reasonable for those passengers with special access needs. Unfortunately, the wine cellar tour is inaccessible to wheelchairs.