Waddesdon Manor - The Inside Revealed

The National Trust at Waddesdon Manor have recently allowed photographs to be taken of the opulent rooms, priceless paintings and many other stunning works of art and artifacts...

[@MrBrianNZ]

Great Montage . Thank You . I worked in Security at the Manor for several years and know just how much work & care goes into running the place and keeping it as the Crown Jewell of the National Trust Crown. There is not pone person that does not take pride in their work at Waddesdon and I was proud to be part of that hard working team . I only left when I emigrated to New Zealand, I would have stayed on but the commute would have killed me.

[@redwoods7370]

Is it haunted?

[@faramarzmokri9136]

Taking pride in their work is the essence of making the world beautiful place. Unfortunately this is a dying character. Well put!

[@Soulseeologia]

You mean you actually left a job working security for the Rothschilds on behalf of the National Trust Crown for nothing, just to move to New Zealand? Why!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

What a charming comment. Hope you're doing splendidly in 2022 Brian. I greatly missed visiting NT properties, historical fairs, farmers markets, village events and open gardens over the pandemic. I'm in awe of the hard work which talented and devoted people commit to in order to give others enormous aesthetic pleasure and keep history and education alive, welcoming, inclusive and dynamic. :) Cheers Brian!

[@heshamahmed9186]

Does any one of the Rothschild family live in that palace ?

[@larryhobbs2998]

I've been lucky to have visited here, Its absolutely as gorgeous as the video presents it. Simply awesome!!!

[@lisaottomann2396]

It’s insanely beautiful all the colors and the detail oh my gosh I could spend all day in one room just looking at everything especially the old dishes and all the woodwork

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you so much!!

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Staying in only one room whole day would be a torture, Just to walk around the whole house and gaze at all there is would be wonderful. 🤗

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Watch, stop , rewind, my mind is simply blown away (again). Overwhelming beautiful. Thanks for posting. Love from my humble l'tl shack in South Africa.

[@lindabutler5631]

I was there yesterday. My 5th visit. A stunning place.

[@carolweaver3269]

So Stunning! This is not only beautiful, but a palace that seems to look comfortable and a Manor in which one would love to live, at least I would!

[@nataliesugar2117]

Stumbling into this, what great magnificence!! - my heart is bursting with love.

[@lawannarobinson9900]

Outstanding, such a beautiful Manor inside and out. The selection of furniture, art work and so much more is truly a treasure. A lot of upkeep and maintenance plus a lot money goes into maintaining the Manor and grounds. Again Mr. Ray Woods does not disappoint in recording so much detail to share with us all. Thanks again Mr. Wood you have a great craft and the selection of the music is so complimentary.

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you Lawaana... :)

[@davidkatzen6425]

This is a beautifully done video of one of the most magnificent homes in the world both inside and outside.Thank you for sharing the video it is a jewel.

[@talmadge1926]

His wealth was astounding. He built Waddesdon at a cost (in todays money) of 183 million pounds as somewhere "to entertain his friends" and to house his ever growing collection of art and antiques. It was only in use for 3 months of the year (June July and August if I remember correctly). Such was its fame that Queen Victoria (who was not known for "gadding about" asked to be shown over the house. One can wander through the rooms quite freely. The park has an area of rocks and caves that is very popular with the children and one can round off ones visit with a delicious afternoon tea. I loved every minute.

[@davebishop5159]

Ray....your talent as a videographer and your love of beautiful buildings is the perfect pairing. Thank you for sharing.

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you Dave...

[@cokeguts8977]

I feel like I just woke up from a fairy tale dream. What a *stunning* house.

[@selkums3225]

I couldn't breathe! So amazingly, bewitchingly, BEAUTIFUL!

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you...

[@petrofilmeurope]

Can't remember last time I watched such a beautifully edited video with nice music to it. A job well done!

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you...

[@philipacker2453]

I would love to see it in person.....breath taking!

[@oraevalibby1890]

Beautiful, reminds me of how my mom collects& decorates. I love how some of the paintings are hung with long chains, it's something I'd do for sure if I had a beautiful large room like this to display my art! It's all truly Gorgeous!

[@EveryoneIsStupidButMe]

They're so heavy they have to be hung on chains, they weigh a couple hundred pounds

[@marycahill546]

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.

[@melaniedaniels3431]

I'm not sure how I stumbled upon this video, but I'm so glad I did! This place is breathtaking! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely video!

[@dufocar566]

Wow, every single piece of furniture or decoration is a work of art. So much beauty in one place.

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you so much 😊

[@dianefowler8779]

Fabulous place. Your choice of photography, music and presentation surely did it justice. Thanks so much! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this!

[@richardperry6972]

Mr .Woods.I have no children. No parents. I have been alone in life through so much. Homeless..I have seen a butterfly while I awoke in a grassy dew kissed field,next to my face..just inches. The pain of hunger and embarrassment left me. The drops of dew looked like diamonds and God gave me that wealth that morning, the sun seemed to kiss every blade of grass and diamonds. Those diamonds I owned...in that moment.Perhaps your view of such grace....was just like mine.Thank you.

[@matthewruff6683]

Richard Perry my friend you view seems to me much much better. it was provided to you and all of us by God. thanks for sharing as your description gave me a glimpse also!

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

Richard Perry wow. That brought tears to my eyes. Just wow. Such a beautiful comment. I bet you could or perhaps have, written wonderful poetry. Much love my friend. ♥ 🌍 ♥♥ ♥ ♥ 🌍 ♥ ♥

[@janwarriner5037]

Richard Perry I hope your living condition improves. I loved your comment. You can still see the beauty of life tho you have obstacles many of us don't have. You express yourself so well. Try to get on your feet. You have much to offer in the literary world. Don't let it go to waste if you can avoid it.

[@dimitriosglous4156]

I completely disagree but this is the most beautiful comment I have ever seen. I have no words to describe it. It would be a good ending to a novel. I have mixed feelings

[@phyllisowens5221]

That was beautiful

[@tzanidisalexandros-xd8wn]

Πόσο πιο όμορφος μπορεί να είναι ο Παράδεισος; Δεν μπορώ να το φανταστώΙ. Θερμά συγχαρητήρια στον εστέτ που το αποθανάτισε

[@user-le2cv3vy8u]

Молодцы Джейкоб, его дочь Ханна , и все те кто сохранил, выкупил шедевры скульптур и картин прошлых веков художников признанных и не очень, при жизни признанных за это медали всем.Это великое дело , преклонения достойно.

[@Depp601]

We came into this life with nothing & leave it with nothing, but while here you have seen the beauty of Nature which so many of us don't take the time to see. We need to stand still and look more often. :)

[@nancyhobson9710]

Beautiful home, beautiful video. Thanks for sharing, did enjoy!

[@crldavies29]

Mr Richard Perry (below), you have been given the great gift of being able to appreciate that which is beautiful, both man-made and that created by the Divine Unseen hand. You have been given the greatest possession anyone can hope to have. You have been blessed.

[@casst346]

Spectacular! Thanks for Sharing!

[@nancyhobson9710]

A beautiful and gracious home stunningly and tastefully decorated.

[@ilduarita09]

Another wonderful video. Thank you so much !!!

[@amschelco.1434]

Amazing plus the music.. so wonderful

[@CamcorderSteve]

Thanks for the info Ray. The gardens looked fantastic, so even if I were not allowed to video the inside, my trip will not have been entirely wasted. Visited there some 30 years ago and had forgotten most of it - must be due for a second visit!!

[@joejones6968]

Thank you for posting, Very well done.

[@JM-gu3tx]

Lovely music, very classy.

[@TheGarfed]

Yet another superlovely video Ray! Well done!

[@Aramanth]

2:19 A magical room? An enchanted cake? A cake room?? LOL! 🔮🎂 So beautiful with the flanking griffins! Thanks for posting! 🧡💙

[@yayozea622]

Thanks for posting. !

[@rolandsingh]

I was most fortunate to have visited Waddesdon Manor in October of 2019. I have never been so impressed in my life. WHAT AN INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL, ABSOLUTELY STUNNING HOME and ESTATE! Waddesdon Manor (It really is a CASTLE!) , you are UNIQUE and I hope to visit you again, when I visit the UK in the future. I shall make it a top priority!! Roland Singh, Canada

[@altwasser2305]

So viele herrliche Kunstwerke!

[@phyllisowens5221]

Sooooo beautiful o how i wish i could see it for my self...Thank You for this video

[@user-le2cv3vy8u]

Божественные предметы старины сохраненны как новые это шок века!Спасибо большое вам.

[@merrillbrown6032]

Absolutely Gorgeous!!!

[@MilanPutnik]

Amazing, thank you !

[@nancyhobson9710]

Beautifully kept and lovely home.

[@_Everything_you_need.008]

Thank you so much sir for uploading this precious video ❤️❤️😊😊

[@RayWoods1]

So nice of you

[@foxylorri64]

Hello Ray, I happened upon your fabulous channel when I was searching for info on this stunning Manor as there is a day trip there next month I should very much like to go on as I just LOVE our country houses and manors and their exquisite gardens. Oh my the music here is just breath taking so much so I have downloaded it from Google music! Thank you for allowing us to enter this fine home of our glorious past. I have subscribed to your Channel and look forward to going through your playlist and to your future uploads 😊 best wishes

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you Lorraine for such a lovely comment... Waddesdon is a beautiful house to visit and I am sure you will not be disappointed when you go. I have been several times and each time find something new to wonder at... Thank you also for subscribing to my channel...

[@estype]

Nice one Ray, thank you.

[@faustinae3927]

Beautiful;thank you for sharing. You

[@jenh9361]

MAGNIFICENT...

[@emadoraadgeorgeos1282]

what a beauty a majesty what a aristocrat! so thing touch inside my heart deep in my childhood forgotten sensations! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ great classical music.. Rothschild

[@33Donner77]

A relaxing video. Thank you.

[@donnablackman9167]

Ray Woods: When I began viewing this video, I had been watching Bill Robertson, Kansas City, miniatures videos. His miniature items are made with the same care and perfection as original, life-sized items. I thought I was seeing another perfect 1"/12" scale model of Waddesdon Manor with all the rooms, furniture, landscaping, etc. It took some time before I noticed your video was a real home! I had to see people inside to know the difference. Some dollhouse models of real places are very detailed. The Spencer House in London is one example where the miniature was created to almost match the real building, Princess Diana's former home. The luxury of Waddesdon Manor is actually the finest collection of opulent art and why not have it where the occupants can see it. It's no different from hanging art on your walls or placing statuary in a garden. What one does with one's money depends on personal taste. I found this decor to be more than I could live with, but truly beautiful in it's own right. I wouldn't want Picasso's work hanging in my home, because it's blunt and "in your face", but that doesn't make me ridicule it. Every expression using any media (paper, paint, pen, canvas, building supplies, etc.) is just that. Someone tried to express feelings and thoughts in "art". So, if viewers are not fond of opulence, at least they might consider another person's right to express that fondness in miniature or in real life. This is not a criticism of those who posted a "thumbs-down", because those posters are only expressing their personal feelings. I posted "like". Thank you for a perfect video. DBB

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment. Sadly my video of Waddesdon, which is run by the National Trust for the benefit of all does attract some pretty miserable comments aimed at the Rothschilds which I tend to filter out. Your comment is an honest appraisal of what this video is all about and what I was trying to achieve when I made and published it so thank you for that... :)

[@paigetomkinson1137]

Donna Blackman: As an artist, I love your appreciation for the arts! Thank you for expressing that.

[@donnablackman9167]

Blue Skies: And thank you for your kind words. I appreciate as a fellow artist, your taking time to let me know. We have to look past our own tastes in art or in what we collect and allow others to gather what they like. Art, as music, is very personal and our choices are what make us unique. It would be a very dull world if we didn't have that diversity. :0) DBB

[@donnablackman9167]

Ray Woods: Hello, again. As you can see, I'm back for another look at this fascinating video. Each time I view it, I notice something I'd missed. The paper sculptures defy the limitations of the media and are so beautifully created. At first, I thought they were clay or hard sculpture, then read that a paper sculpture exhibit was taking place during the photographing of the house. Fragile magic! I'll be back to see this again and again. Thanks for keeping it here for us. Take care. :0) DBB

[@ksaverydom3992]

i love the music and the images¡¡¡¡¡, they are so goood¡¡¡

[@cedricsmith3162]

Wow!, thee property is so lovely.

[@leahgannon8838]

Beautiful! 😍👍🏼🌺🇨🇦

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you Leah...

[@anabizarro1446]

Belíssimo...bem como o fundo musical.Gratidão; DEUS O ABENÇOE.

[@irenecaleffi7280]

Maravilhoso video ! obrigado Ray Woods

[@eleonorevissers1011]

it is magnificent ........ thank you Ray....

[@RayWoods1]

eleonore VIssers Thank you Eleonore, so pleased you enjoyed it....

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Lovely Thank You.

[@RayWoods1]

+Grace Serena Christie Thank you...

[@elderlypoodle9181]

Oh! Those paintings....

[@marcolarrauri6948]

The room with the pool table is very similar to the room with the pool table in the movie Eyes Wide Shut. What a coincidence!?

[@Laceyann86]

Lovely video, thank you.

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you...

[@alpukat_cereals]

The interior is lovely💖

[@chungangela759]

Thank you for posting. Will never have enough.

[@guillermomaddalena5786]

Bellísima arquitectura!!!!

[@joanngreen7475]

Beautiful

[@carrie922]

Anyone else notice the missing dagger/small sword missing from the weapons wall? I just found it odd.

[@allkindsofvideochannel3675]

Absolute Beauty 😍❤️

[@smasherdobson4884]

greatest house in the world with the most amazing treasures cant get enough of the waddesdon bequest lol lord rothschild should turn up at the antiques road show with some of his collection

[@carmelapollara6699]

Beautigul music. Super talent 😉

[@princearthurlouispagan9901]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you so much!

[@myramyra9308]

Truly stunning ..thanks so much.

[@1965redsox]

Love the music.

[@carojames6776]

The beauty of a bygone era living and breathing in the twentieth century.

[@michaelharris4651]

Wow , I like it !

[@dianecote3227]

This palace is definitely magnificent a beauty in time. ❤

[@RayWoods1]

It really is!

[@JMott76]

BritishHeritage1 In terms of exposure, just matter of time before it's on level of Blenheim, Castle Howard and Chatsworth. Top tier for sure. What a breathtakingly well-made video, Ray!

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you....

[@JMott76]

Ray Woods No, thank YOU! So impressive, I had no choice but to subscribe. Keep up the good work! John (inveterate backpacker/sightseer ;) www.flickr.com/photos/34264011@N05/sets/

[@michaelniland4108]

Great lots more thank you.

[@yaelpoliticaracional]

QUE CASTILLO MAS IMPRESIONANTE..ES VERDADERAMENTE HERMOSO....ADORO ESOS LUGARES..UN SALUDO DESDE MÉXICO Y MUCHAS GRACIAS POR ESTE VIDEO

[@cristianarteaga4856]

+Carlos I ese castillo pertenece a la familia mas poderosa del mundo los rothschild una familia judia q controla el banco de reserva de los eeuu y por ende dueño de la economia americana y europea

[@yaelpoliticaracional]

CRISTIAN ARTEAGA si se quienes son y de donde viene su historia de los 5 hermanos y cosas así....solo aparte un poco su negra historia y comente de este palacio porque hay que reconocer que es muy hermoso...independientemente de la historia negra de esa familia hasta la actualidad

[@cristianarteaga4856]

Carlos I de hecho ese castillo tiene las reliquias mas costosas de europa en conjunto serian un valor incalculable

[@yaelpoliticaracional]

CRISTIAN ARTEAGA tienes razon hay un video donde se exhiben algunos objetos de la coleccion del varon ferdinan rotschild en el museo britanico y la verdad que colección de objetos....como dices de valor incalculable.

[@user-sp8ub2ve8d]

Very beautful! Hope your dreams of love become true

[@babymyway]

Simply amazingly beautiful. Just awesome. Nice music background as well. Who is Masaya ?

[@paulwilfridhunt]

In life there are magnificent God given scenes to behold such as beautiful snow capped mountains and lakes that are surrounded by breathtaking grandeur. And by retaining them in our mind’s eye we are all the better for seeing them. We cherish their remembrance without any envy or hostility and are all the better for it. This beautiful house, Waddesdon Manor which I am yet to see, preserved by the wise choice of this good man, for all of us to see, will indeed please me as it has many thousands. That God should let a man create such a piece of art so that we all might behold it, is a great act of kindness by God and also by a very special man, who was wise indeed.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Well done!

[@marymurray9626]

I think they liked red a little to much.. Though its awesome I don't think i'd want to live there.. its a lot of things and home isn't one of them.. the grounds are quite nice.. and of course the outside of the house is Very Impressive..

[@perjrgensen8280]

Beautiful.. Greetings from Denmark.

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you very much!

[@gagagaggagaga9659]

Tchenks. O Mein God. Super.

[@wengkheongyim956]

Together with the lovely music , the pictures takes me out of this world......Can you let me know the piece of music ?. TQ

[@donnablackman9167]

Ray Woods: Thank you for your nice reply. I've watched the video over and over. The music is perfect for this old home. You've given the viewer time to see everything rather than use "jumpy-cam" and blurred images. The video itself is a luxury and more relaxed on the senses than the brilliantly-colored house. Any other method of filming or any other music would have made the viewer feel hurried and a bit frantic to "see it all". Thanks again for your video and reply. I'm ready to see more. DBB

[@costiniucmircea]

Wondeful

[@emilcerua1]

bellísimo tus videos ! la música es celestial ! Gracias por compartir tus videos. Saludos desde Argentina

[@RayWoods1]

Emilce Rúa Thank you...

[@emilcerua1]

gracias por tu comentario Cristian Arteaga !

[@sherj63w46]

Beautiful💕💕

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you! 😊

[@donnablackman9167]

Ray Woods: I forgot to add in my first post. I subscribed. Thanks for the opportunity to view more of your videos. DBB

[@MariaLobker]

Prachtig Thank You groeten

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you Federica for such a lovely comment...

[@christinetomelden4337]

Amazing!

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you!

[@RayWoods1]

Thank you Steve, They didn't mention video at all and my Nikon is capable of full HD video not that I used it but they must be aware that DSLR's take video as well as stills but nothing was said about not using video so I assume you can us a video recorder. The only stipulation was that we didn't use flash.

[@wengkheongyim956]

Apologies - wrote too soon - the titile of that piece of music is at the end.. TQ

[@catraoinekelly2879]

Would take you a whole year to tidy up this place!

[@carolweaver3269]

As their child I would only have lived in awe and not touched one thing for fear of it breaking, but would have loved seeing it all, but never playing with anything in the house. It is out of this world though to be living in if one could. Cannot imagine living her, but can only use one room at a time and they sure have several to choose from!

[@peadarocolmain4850]

I suppose if I lived there with you it would take you a whole year to tidy up after me. Beautiful video Ray & Carol.

[@ДИМАС-ю7п]

просто нет слов.восхитительно !!! великолепно !!!

[@maddybidwell1211]

Very nice.

[@edstud1]

There is an algal bloom in the fountain!