May half term at Upton House and Gardens
Bring your little ones to make a butterfly mask this May half term.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
With their colourful wings and striking patterns, butterflies are pretty pollinators, inspiring creativity. Experiment with colours when you decorate your own butterfly mask to wear and take home with you.
See how many butterflies you can spot as you explore Upton's gardens. Use your handy butterfly spotter sheet to help you identify them. £2 per child. Normal admission applies.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
Collect your spotter sheet from Visitor Reception. Mask making takes place in the plant centre underneath the gazebo.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather. All activities take place outdoors. Coats and wellies may be advisable.
- Accessibility
This activity is level access.
Upcoming events
Tai Chi at Upton House and Gardens
Join Debbie Wild from the Swan School of Tai Chi and Qigong, who will guide you through this ancient Chinese exercise, in the meditative setting of our Quiet Orchard, on alternate Wednesdays from 17 April, 10:45am-12:15pm.
Sanderson Miller and the Vale of Red Horse walk
Explore footpaths with expansive views along the Vale of the Red Horse on this moderate 6.5-mile walk led by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens.
Upton social walks - March-July
Discover the Warwickshire countryside surrounding Upton House and Gardens and meet new people on these gentle-to-moderate walks.
Summer Evening Jazz
The Great Central Big Band are back at Upton this summer. Join us on the lawn for an evening of music from the classic era of swing.