Hughenden (National Trust)

Thames and Solent Region
Hughenden Manor
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP14 4LA
England

Website

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hughenden

E-mail

hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Telephone

Infoline

01494 755573

01494 755565

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Queen Victoria's trusted prime minister Benjamin Disraeli lived here from 1848 until his death in 1881. Most of his pictures, furniture and books remain in this, his private retreat from the rigours of parliamentary life. The garden is a recreation of the colourful design of Disraeli's wife Mary Anne. Beautiful walks through the surrounding park and Chilterns woodland.

Venue Type:

Historic house or home, Heritage site

Opening hours

Usually February to November and extra days at Christmas
See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for more details

Closed: See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details

Admission charges

See www.nationaltrust.org.uk for details

Discounts

  • National Trust

Additional info

Certain rooms have little electric light. Visitors wishing to make a close study of the interior of the house should avoid dull days early and late in the season.

Collection details

Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Personalities, Social History, Literature

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Countryside Workout

20 July 2013

Join our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcome

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Where

Phone 01494 755573 for further details about where to meet or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Admission

Booking Not Needed.
Make sure you bring stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.Tea and coffee supplied but please bring a pack lunch.
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7bfcd5c9-bdfe-4c9d-90ee-fd4c3c424979

Victorian Weekend

27 — 28 July 2013

Enjoy living history and entertainment set in the picturesque gardens of Benjamin Disraeli's country home.Meet redcoat soldiers and hear tales of the ferocious Zulu War. See the heroic Charge of the Light Brigade and cheer as Mr Punch battles the Czar of Russia

Suitable for

  • Any age

When

11am-5pm

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=4a41cca5-49e0-46a3-92bd-44f57cb73572

Moth trapping

1 August 2013

See the amazing variety of insects at Hughenden on this walk with the Ranger. Includes a hot drink

Suitable for

When

8:30-10:30pm

Admission

All tickets: £4
Booking Essential.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=bca87060-540f-45c4-aa3c-47d15e26df2b

Victorian games

1 — 31 August 2013

Play croquet on the South lawn or try another traditional Victorian game. Suitable for all ages!

Suitable for

Admission

Normal admission charges apply.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=2ee313da-6ebd-45a4-9406-e2498608847c

Bushcraft

11 August 2013

Join our Bushcraft expert for lessons in nature including shelter building and fire lighting

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

1-4pm

Where

Meet at Hughenden stableyard

Admission

All tickets: £25
Booking Essential.
£25 per person.
Wear outdoor clothing (be prepared to get mucky!)Sensible footwear.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Ffi contact: Hughenden, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d2ea1d7d-ef4a-4a40-888d-3443ac439ba4

Bushcraft

11 August 2013

Join our Bushcraft expert for lessons in nature including shelter building and fire lighting

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

9am-12pm

Where

Meet at Hughenden stableyard

Admission

All tickets: £25
Booking Essential.
£25 per person.
Wear outdoor clothing (be prepared to get mucky!)Sensible footwear.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Ffi contact: Hughenden, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d2ea1d7d-ef4a-4a40-888d-3443ac439ba4

Countryside Workout

17 August 2013

Join our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcome

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Where

Phone 01494 755573 for further details about where to meet or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Admission

Booking Not Needed.
Make sure you bring stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.Tea and coffee supplied but please bring a pack lunch.
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7bfcd5c9-bdfe-4c9d-90ee-fd4c3c424979

Romeo and Juliet

25 August 2013

Enjoy Shakespeare's classic romance. A theatrical treat for all ages in the beautiful setting of Hughenden Manor's formal garden

Suitable for

When

7-10pm

Admission

Adult: £16
Child: £12
Booking Essential.
Picnics welcome.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d52d8146-74fe-4ca4-ba86-7cfcff366cbb

Wild Food Walk

31 August 2013

Walk with our Ranger and discover what 'Wild Foods' we can find in the countryside

Suitable for

When

2-3:30pm

Admission

All tickets: £2
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=b4bb5ffa-4796-4dbb-834e-595d03df9f83

Countryside Workout

21 September 2013

Join our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcome

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Where

Phone 01494 755573 for further details about where to meet or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Admission

Booking Not Needed.
Make sure you bring stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.Tea and coffee supplied but please bring a pack lunch.
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7bfcd5c9-bdfe-4c9d-90ee-fd4c3c424979

Countryside Workout

19 October 2013

Join our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcome

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Where

Phone 01494 755573 for further details about where to meet or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Admission

Booking Not Needed.
Make sure you bring stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.Tea and coffee supplied but please bring a pack lunch.
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7bfcd5c9-bdfe-4c9d-90ee-fd4c3c424979

Bushcraft

27 October 2013

Join our Bushcraft expert for lessons in nature including shelter building and fire lighting

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

9am-12pm

Where

Meet at Hughenden stableyard

Admission

All tickets: £25
Booking Essential.
£25 per person.
Wear outdoor clothing (be prepared to get mucky!)Sensible footwear.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Ffi contact: Hughenden, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d2ea1d7d-ef4a-4a40-888d-3443ac439ba4

Bushcraft

27 October 2013

Join our Bushcraft expert for lessons in nature including shelter building and fire lighting

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

1-4pm

Where

Meet at Hughenden stableyard

Admission

All tickets: £25
Booking Essential.
£25 per person.
Wear outdoor clothing (be prepared to get mucky!)Sensible footwear.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Ffi contact: Hughenden, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=d2ea1d7d-ef4a-4a40-888d-3443ac439ba4

Countryside Workout

16 November 2013

Get outdoors, meet other people and help conserve this special placeJoin our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcome

When

10am-4pm

Admission

Phone 01494 755573 for further details about where to meet or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.ukBooking Not Needed.
Make sure you bring stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.Tea and coffee supplied but please bring a pack lunch.
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7bfcd5c9-bdfe-4c9d-90ee-fd4c3c424979

Countryside Workout

21 December 2013

Join our Ranger team on a countryside workout for fun and fresh air. Activities vary every month from scrub clearance to coppicing and nature surveys. All ages welcome

Suitable for

  • Family friendly

When

10am-4pm

Where

Phone 01494 755573 for further details about where to meet or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Admission

Booking Not Needed.
Make sure you bring stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.Tea and coffee supplied but please bring a pack lunch.
Not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
Ffi contact: the Estate Office, 01494 755573, hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/whats-on/find-an-event/?uuid=7bfcd5c9-bdfe-4c9d-90ee-fd4c3c424979

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
Boxes, objects and other kit

Victorian Lifestyles

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-hughendenmanor.htm

Guided visit to manor and walled garden, with handling artefacts and roleplay.

How to obtain

Call 01494 755573 or email hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk for more information.

Face to face resources

Homes in the Past

A guided visit to the stables, kitchen garden and manor house using storytelling, costume and artefact handling to compare homes in the past with homes today.
Because of small spaces inside the manor we can welcome up to 30 children per day.

How to obtain

Contact the Estate Office on 01494 755573

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