England: 'Rothschildshire' - The Vale of Aylesbury with Nicholas Merchant
3rd Aug 2026
Key Highlights
- A guided tour of Stowe House
- A talk on the furniture at Waddesdon Manor with Mia Jackson, Curator of Decorative Arts
- A Visit to the Natural History Museum in Tring
Summary
Join us on this exclusive journey through architectural marvels and treasures associated with the Rothschild family. We explore iconic locations, such as Stowe House, the Natural History Museum in Tring and Waddesdon Manor and learn more about the legacy of one of the world's most renowned families. With expert guidance from Nicholas Merchant, this tour combines in-depth historical narratives, curated visits to exquisite collections and the chance to experience the impressive views of the Vale of Aylesbury. Admire Capability Brown's Georgian landscapes and discover the Rothschild family's unparalleled contributions to art and architecture on this enriching and memorable experience.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of an expert tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
Meet your tour manager
Nicholas Merchant
Nicholas Merchant is a freelance lecturer on the Decorative and Fine Arts. He lectures extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe as one of the accredited lecturers of the Arts Society formerly National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts. In addition he has lectured in the United States, South Africa and recently by zoom to New Zealand.
Day by Day Itinerary
Natural History Museum Tring
We depart from our designated pick-up points and head for our first visit at the Natural History Museum Tring. Once the private museum of Lionel Walter, 2nd Baron Rothschild the museum is located in the grounds of the former Rothschild family home of Tring Park. The building was constructed in 1889 to house his collection of mounted specimens and first opened to the public in 1892. The Rothschild family gave the Museum and its contents to the nation in 1937. The museum’s Zebra Cafe hints at Lord Rothschild’s love of zebras and has photographs of his trained zebras harnessed to open carriages and he was frequently seen locally riding a zebra-drawn carriage.
We gather before dinner, where our expert guide Nicholas Merchant gives a short talk on the ties the Rothschilds have with the local area.
Meals IncludedDinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| London, Tothill St | 09:00 | 18:30 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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