Waddesdon Manor with Standing with Giants

Approximate Journey Time: 3 hours

Time at destination: 5 hrs

Comfort Stop: Yes

Drop off Point: Waddesdon Manor

 

Waddesdon Manor is a magnificent French Renaissance–style château set in beautifully landscaped grounds in the Buckinghamshire countryside. Built by the Rothschild family, the manor is renowned for its elegant interiors, world-class collections, and breathtaking views.

 

The tour includes time to explore the house and gardens, with plenty of indoor spaces to enjoy in inclement weather.

 

The visit also features the moving outdoor art installation Standing With Giants.

 

Standing With Giants was created by a UK charity that honours those who gave their lives in service and conflict. The display features life-sized steel silhouettes representing servicemen and women, originally assembled to commemorate the 1,475 British and Allied personnel who fell on D-Day in 1944.

 

The figures are designed to create a space for reflection and remembrance, allowing visitors to walk among the silhouettes, think about the sacrifices made for freedom, and appreciate the scale of loss through powerful, visual impact.

 

The installation has toured notable sites across the UK and internationally and is now displayed in the grounds of Waddesdon Manor as part of our visit — offering a meaningful and poignant moment during your day out.

 

Accessibility

Waddesdon Manor is well equipped for visitors with limited mobility, with accessible facilities, step-free access to many areas, wheelchair hire available, and helpful staff on site.

Waddesdon Manor, a stunning French Renaissance-style estate in Buckinghamshire, offers a rich variety of things to see and do, especially when Standing with Giants is on display — an evocative art installation commemorating those lost on D-Day, with silhouettes and figures placed thoughtfully around the grounds (displaying in autumn 2026).

 

You can explore the grand manor house and its world-class art collections, wander the beautifully landscaped gardens, parterres, woodland walks and the charming aviary, or enjoy family-friendly trails and open spaces perfect for picnicking. There are several cafés and eateries on site — including The Treaterie, Stables Café and other food outlets — plus plenty of outdoor picnic areas where you can relax and enjoy refreshments. You’ll also find a gift shop and wine shop near the manor selling souvenirs, garden gifts, books and Rothschild wines, making it a full-day destination for history, art, dining and outdoor enjoyment.

Waddesdon Manor