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Hughenden Manor
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Hughenden Manor was the home of Victorian prime minister and statesman Benjamin Disraeli from 1848 until his death in 1881. Most of his furniture, books and pictures remain in this, his private retreat. There are beautiful walks through the surrounding park and Chiltern woodlands and the garden is a recreation of the colourful design of his wife, Mary Anne.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the National Trust's efforts at Hughenden is the 'below stairs' displays, showing what life was like for servants employed by the Disraeli's during their time at Hiughenden. The lives of several known servants are traced, so that you really feel you know them personally, and what their lives were like.
Hughenden was used during WWII as a secret base for creating maps used by the RAF in bombing raids over Germany. This wartime era is brought to life in a new exhibit 'below stairs' at Hughenden, where visitors can see what life was like for personnel involved in creating the maps, and how the maps were used by pilots.
Hughenden for Families: When we visited as a family there were children's activity packs, and an 'Eye Spy' trail inside the house. Our younger child (aged 8) very much enjoyed these activities, and also enjoyed the woodland walks, with plenty of room to run about and work off that excess energy!
Garden: There are beautiful walks through the park and Chiltern woodlands surrounding the home of Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli, and the garden is a recreation of the colourful design of his wife, Mary Anne.
High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,
England, HP14 4LA
About Hughenden Manor
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 1.5 m N High Wycombe, on the A4128. Park either at Hughenden church and walk up to the house, or follow the road to the National Trust parking area near the house.
Website: Hughenden Manor
Email: hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01494 755573
Fax: 01494 474284
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
Heritage Highlight: Mementos of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, who lived here happily for many years until his death
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High Wycombe
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Paul's Row
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
England
HP11 2HQ
Tel: 01494 421 892
Fax: 01494 421 893
Email: tourism_enquiries@wycombe.gov.uk
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