The garden was created in the mid-18th century by Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the Dilettanti Society and the Hellfire Club. The house is among the most theatrical and Italianate in England, its façades formed as classical temples. The interior has Palmyrene ceilings and decoration, with pictures, furniture and sculpture dating from the time of Sir Francis. The house has featured in many recent films and television series including The Importance of Being Earnest.The West Wycombe Caves and adjacent café are privately owned and NT members must pay admission fees. No picnics or dogs in park
Car parking
Free parking, 250yds
Info for Disabled
Parking: Separate parking, 150yds. Building: 2 steps to entrance. 1 wheelchair, booking essential. Ground floor accessible. Other floors not open to visitors. WCs: 9 steps down with handrail. Accessible WC in West Wycombe Village. Grounds: Partly accessible, slopes, grass paths, undulating terrainInduction loop in receptionBraille and large-print guide
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
