Waddesdon Manor

I visited Waddesdon Manor on the way back today. It is a magnificent renaissance-style château built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 19th Century to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world.The Victorian garden is considered one of the finest in Britain with its parterre, seasonal displays, fountains and statuary. At its heart lies the aviary, stocked with species once part of Baron Ferdinand's collection.