spectacular views with spaces for events, conferences and performances. the building celebrates the conservation and environmental work of the resident Rothschild Foundation With its cutting-edge art and architecture
conferences & forums
As an environmentally controlled venue, we specialise as a centre of excellence in sustainability and looking forward. We bring together thinkers from around the world to discuss the responsible development and deployment of headline topics.
archive
The Waddesdon Archive brings together records and material relating to the history of Waddesdon Manor, the Waddesdon Estate and the members of the Rothschild family who have owned or are responsible for Waddesdon from 1874 until the present day.
about windmill hill
The Rothschild Foundation at Windmill Hill continues the tradition of Rothschild architectural patronage in the Vale of Aylesbury. With spectacular views, an old dairy farm has inspired a place to enjoy cutting-edge art and architecture, as well as providing spaces for the Waddesdon Archive, offices and performances.
In the 1870s, it was the surrounding landscape that first drew Ferdinand de Rothschild to Waddesdon. These views are brought into the building and courtyards, both defining and enhancing them. Subtle landscaping allows the building to emerge out of the surrounding fields on your approach, contrasting with the more formal aesthetic of the courtyards.
The new buildings broadly mirror the footprint of the former dairy farm: two of the original red brick barns were retained. Vernacular features of the farm buildings have been given contemporary expression, for example, in the use of metallic roofs, vertical louvred screens, oak shutters, stone and render.
Event Spaces
THE BELOW ROOMS ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE EXCLUSIVE HIRE OF WINDMILL HILL. CAPACITY UP TO 60 GUESTS FOR INSIDE DINING.
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Reading Room
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Bawden Room
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The Orangery
a place for art
A growing collection of modern and contemporary art complements the building and its environment. In the courtyard, Angus Fairhurst’s brooding gorilla sculpture contrast with Michael Craig-Martin’s colourful umbrellas – a humorous reference to the unpredictability of the British skies overhead.
A recent addition to the courtyard is Xavier Veilhan’s La Carrosse, representing a horse and carriage whose abstraction brings it almost to the edge of distortion.
we are open for visits to windmill hill by appointment only
Should you wish to book a site visit, please call or email our team. We look forward to hearing from you!
more spaces at waddesdon
the dairy
Nestled in a tranquil waterside setting surrounded by glorious gardens, the Dairy is an historic 19th century, exclusive use wedding venue.
the cellars
These rooms store a historical collection of more than 15,000 bottles. They are modelled on the private cellars at Château Lafite Rothschild.
Waddesdon Manor
The Rothschild family’s fairy-tale French Renaissance-style château, surrounded by National Trust gardens, with exquisite interiors throughout.
Five Arrows
This Grade II listed, luxury boutique hotel has recently been refurbished to the highest standard throughout. Available as exclusive use.