Free for members
Hughenden is the red brick manor in the Chiltern Hills that Benjamin Disraeli, the most unlikely of Victorian prime ministers, called home from 1848 until his death in 1881; Queen Victoria visited him here, and the rooms still hold his memorabilia and the portrait-lined staircase he called his Gallery of Affection. In the Second World War the house became a secret map-making base codenamed Hillside, a story told in the cellars and ice house bunker. Outside are Italianate gardens with a Victorian parterre, a walled garden and an orchard of old apple varieties, then over 600 acres of parkland and woodland with red kites overhead and Disraeli's grave in the parish church. Dogs on leads are welcome in the gardens, parkland and Stableyard Cafe, but not the house. Reviewers single out the volunteer talks on Disraeli and the wartime years, and the quiet walks by the stream. Tips from regulars: the drive up is steep and narrow, waymarking is sparse, and the cafe is busiest at lunchtime.
Manor
Prices, non-members
Free entry and parking for National Trust members. Parking is free for members. For non-members it is included in the ticket price. Each member of your party will need to show their membership cards or purchase a ticket at our Visitor Reception. Join the National Trust during your visit and enjoy free admission to Hughenden and over 500 places in our care.
Summer Opening (16 Feb - 01 Nov): Last entry to House at at 4:30pm. Last entry to site at 4:30pm.
Winter Opening (02 Nov - 15 Feb): Last entry to House at at 3:30pm. Last entry to site at 3:30pm.
4.0· 1 review
Tip: Such beautiful gardens, it was a very hot day when we went, there is a struggle to get shade but when exploring the house it was quite cool. The house was gorgeous, so much to see and beautiful decorated.
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Dog friendly
A short loop around Chiltern farmland and woodland to a viewpoint, back along the Coffin Path. Mostly level gravel and grass with one steep section.
Dog friendly
Through the evergreen woods Disraeli planted after his visits to the Bohemian forests, with gently rolling valleys and views across the fields. Mostly soft and surfaced footpaths.
Dog friendly
A linear there-and-back to the Disraeli Monument through fields, woodland paths and lanes, with moderate climbs and some road crossings. The mapped section begins at the manor gates, a few minutes downhill from the welcome kiosk.
Dog friendly
Broadly follows the outer boundary of the estate through woodland, open parkland, farmland and a rare chalk stream. No stiles, some steep slopes, a short road section and road crossings; muddy and slippery when wet.
