Accessibility

Designated parking for Blue Badge holders and visitors with limited mobility is available in the main visitor car park.

Shuttle bus tickets for Blue Badge holders and their carers are free. All buses are fully accessible, with ramps and dedicated wheelchair spaces, and assistance dogs are welcome.

The shuttle runs from the car park to the North Fountain, returning via the Stables. The House is a short 100m walk from the North Fountain along a flat path, with gravel in front of the house. A mobility buggy is available to transport visitors with accessible needs between the North Fountain and the House entrance.

For full travel, parking, and public transport details, please visit the Getting Here page.

Waddesdon Manor is wheelchair accessible throughout the house and grounds.

Wheelchair access facilities are available across the site, and both indoor and outdoor wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge. These are offered on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved. The ground floor of the house has step-free access. Access to the first floor is via lift, and the second floor via a chair lift – please speak to a member of our team if you need any assistance.

Due to the nature of the site, we have varying terrain throughout the grounds, please be
aware that:

• The pedestrian path from the Powerhouse to the Stables is steep in places
• We have steep and uneven paths on the way to the Stables and down to the Dairy
• Some paths are loose gravel
• The boardwalk through the woodland playground is steep in places

What is a Tramper?

The Tramper is an electric all-terrain mobility scooter designed to help people with limited mobility explore outdoor spaces, including grass and uneven ground. It can travel over a variety of outdoor surfaces, including grass, gravel and uneven paths, helping you enjoy more of the landscape and grounds at Waddesdon Manor.

Where can I explore on the Tramper?

At Waddesdon Manor, the Tramper is available to hire for exploring the outdoor areas of the grounds.

The Tramper can be hired from the North Fountain and is for outdoor use only. Please note that it cannot be taken inside the Manor, buildings or other indoor visitor spaces.

How to hire the Tramper

The Tramper is available to hire from the North Fountain at Waddesdon Manor. Availability is not guaranteed, so we recommend enquiring with a member of the team on arrival. Please speak to a member of our team for further information about hire and use.

To book in advance, please contact our enquiries at [email protected] or call 01296 820414

Important information

• The Tramper is available for visitors aged 14 and over.
• The Tramper is for outdoor use only.
• Hire is subject to availability.
• Please follow the guidance provided by our team when using the Tramper.

Who can use the Tramper?

The Tramper is designed for people who find walking difficult and would like to explore outdoor spaces more comfortably.

You don’t need to be registered disabled or have a Blue Badge to use the Tramper. It may be suitable for people whose mobility difficulties are caused by either a permanent or temporary condition.

Users must be able to operate the handlebar steering and hand controls safely. If you are new to using a Tramper, guidance should be provided before setting off. Please consider your own abilities and whether the equipment is suitable for you before use.

To help assist your visit, please read our recommendations and notices for visiting the House:

• Accompanying carers receive free entry to the house
• There may be queues to enter the house, please be prepared to stand while waiting
• There are ramps that enable entry via the main entrance of the House
• Inside the house there is step-free access on the ground floor
• Access to the first floor and Wine Cellars is by lift operated by a member of staff
• The Rothschild Treasury is accessible via a chair lift
• Some rooms inside the house have low levels of lighting
• Walking frames are allowed in the house
• Some walkways through the rooms are quite narrow, so carry chairs and seat sticks are not allowed

Accessible Toilets and Family Facilites can be found in these locations:

• On arrival at the Welcome Pavilion in the Visitor Car Park
• At the House via a tunnel walkway
• At the Stables courtyard

There are changing facilities located in both the ladies bathroom and the accessible bathroom.

Our Changing Places toilet is accessible through the Manor Shop and Restaurant, and is signposted within the corridor. Please note it is accessible with a RADAR key. If you require this, please ask a member of staff in the Manor Shop.

Assistance dogs are welcomed in the grounds, house, shops, catering outlets and on shuttle buses. Emotional support dogs are welcome in the grounds and the Stables Cafe, but are not permitted in any other building.

Hearing Loops are installed at the Welcome Pavilion, Manor Shop, Courtyard Coffee and the Stables.