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Join the guests of Lord and Lady Bearsted and experience the weekend house party of a 1930s millionaire. Surrounded by the internationally important art and porcelain collections, hear and discover more about family life and join in the atmosphere of the party. See the red and silver art deco bathroom and get close to art works by El Greco, Stubbs and Bosch. The stunning gardens being returned to their 1930s heyday consist of a sweeping lawn, giving way to a series of terraces and herbaceous borders leading to a kitchen garden, tranquil water garden and the National Collection of Asters. Note: some areas of the gardens may be closed during bad weather
- Live the 1930s listen to family stories and read papers.
- Discover works by famous artists including Guardi, Canaletto and Hogarth.
- View porcelain from Derby, Chelsea, Worcester and Sèvres factories.
Family events and activities. Enjoy jazz concerts, play snooker or join an art or conservation tour. Watch the introductory film. National Collection of Asters in full bloom in September
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| House tours |
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| 6 Nov - 19 Dec 10 |
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| Exhibition, restaurant, winter walk and shop |
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| Winter walk, restaurant, shop and plant centre open 1 to 3 January. House admission from 11 on Bank Holidays by timed ticket, but visitors may stay until 5. *Ground floor open only in house November and December. 13 February to 13 March: Entry to the House is by tour only. Tours last 45mins and focus on a part of the collection. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. |
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01295 670266 Fax: 01295 671144 Email: uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) House and garden March to October: adult £9 (£8.18), child £4.50 (£4.09), family £22.50 (£20.45). Garden and grounds March to October: adult £5.50 (£5), child £2.70 (£2.45), family £13.70 (£12.45). House and garden January to February and November to December: adult £5.50 (£5), child £2.70 (£2.45), family £13.70 (£12.45). Garden and grounds January to February and November to December: adult £3.90 (£3.54), child £1.95 (£1.77), family £9.65 (£8.77). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on foot or public transport |
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