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West Wycombe Park

West Wycombe
High Wycombe, HP14 3AJ
Tel: +44 (0)1494 513569
 
Administrator: The Head Guide
Owner: The National Trust
 
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Description
A perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden, created in the mid 18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Dilettanti Society and the Hellfire Club. The house is among the most theatrical and Italianate in England, its façades formed as classical temples. The interior has Palmyrene ceilings and decoration, with pictures, furniture and sculpture dating from the time of Sir Francis.

Note: The West Wycombe Caves and adjacent café are privately owned and NT members must pay admission fees.

Opening Times - 2010:

House and Grounds:
1st April - 31st May & 1st June - 31st August: Sunday - Thursday, 2 - 6 pm

Grounds only:
1st April - 31st May: Sunday - Thursday, 2 - 6 pm
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.

Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) - 2010:

House and Grounds:
Adult - £7.60 (£6.90)
Child - £3.90 (£3.50)
Family - £19.10 (£17.30)

Grounds only:
Adult - £3.90 (£3.50)
Child - £2.20 (£2)

Reduced rate when arriving by public transport
NB: The West Wycombe Caves and adjacent cafe are privately owned and National Trust members must pay admission fees. No picnics or dogs in park

More information on the garden can be found on The Gardens Guide.

 
Additional information
National Trust Parks Gardens
Groups Disabled Access Guides
Filming Parking  
 

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