Upton House and Gardens

Warwickshire

Lord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat with dramatic terraced gardens and world-renowned art collection.

near Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT

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3 visitors strolling on the south front of Upton House & Gardens Warwickshire in winter

Opening times for 5 January 2026
Asset Opening time
Garden Closed
House Closed
Restaurant Closed
Shop Closed
During the quieter winter months, we take the opportunity to carry out conservation work in the house. To give you more opportunities to visit and discover the collection, the house will remain open daily, some days will be free flow, others will be via guided visits.
From 7 January, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays guided views will run every half hour, between 11.30am and 2.30pm. No booking in advance is required, the time slots will be issued on a first come, first served basis at Visitor Reception upon arrival. The guided view will include light touch information about the house and collection, (please note, this is not a full tour.)

On Mondays, Fridays and the weekends, the house will be open free flow between 11.30am - 3.30pm (last entry 3pm, there is a 5-10 minute walk between the car park and the house).

On busy days, we may operate timed tickets for house entrance and these will be subject to availability.

Please note that the Picture Gallery and Picture Gallery Passage will be closed for the winter from 15 November - 6 January. As it isn't possible to have all items or rooms on permanent display, please contact us before you visit if there is a collection item or room you are visiting to see.

The gardens are open via the winter walk, which follows the hard paths around the perimeter of the garden.
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Opening times for 5 January 2026
Asset	Opening time
Garden	Closed
House	Closed
Restaurant	Closed
Shop	Closed

Whole property until 28 February 2026
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£18.70	£17.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.40	£8.50
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£46.80	£42.50
Family one adult	£28.10	£25.50
Group (Adult 18+)		£16.15
Group (Child 5-17)		£8.08

Whole property from 1 March 2026
Ticket type	With Gift Aid	Without Gift Aid
Adult (18+)	£19.80	£18.00
Child (5-17) under 5s free	£9.90	£9.00
Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children)	£49.50	£45.00
Family one adult	£29.70	£27.00
Group (Adult 18+)		£17.10
Group (Child 5-17)		£8.55

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Assistance dogs only
We welcome assistance dogs in all areas of the property if they are wearing their tabards/harness and working. Please ask your dog to toilet before entering the property. A tap is available in the plant centre if you need to refill a water container for your dog. Please ask if you require assistance. There are several sheer drops and steep steps.
Audio guide
There is a 1 hour tour available on the Smartify app, free to download.
Bookshop
Located adjacent to the Squash Court Gallery. There is stepped access.
Café
The Pavilion Café is open for light lunches, snacks and a range of hot and cold drinks.
Car park
300 yards from the House, Pavilion Cafe and Shop along a level path.
Cycle parking
Cycle parking is adjacent to the Visitor Reception building. There is a small repair kit available upon request at reception.
Family friendly
Children under 5 on scooters, balance bikes and bikes with stabilisers are allowed under close supervision except in the formal gardens and in the Quiet Orchard. Baby-changing and feeding facilities available. There are several sheer drops, steep steps and areas of open water.
Picnic area
You can picnic on the South Lawn or Sunken Garden, please bring your own rugs or small folding chairs. There are a few picnic tables in the courtyard outside the Shop and on the grassy areas on the edge of the overflow car park. We ask you not to picnic on the tables outside the Pavilion Cafe.
Shop
Come and take a look around Upton's gift shop, where you'll find a great range of products for every occasion. We urge all visitors to bring minimal items with them into the house including no large bags. Large bags, rucksacks and pushchairs can be left in the white summerhouse next to the shop.
Toilet
Toilets including accessible toilets are situated in the courtyard by the shop and in the Pavilion Café. There are no visitor toilet facilities in the House.
The House, Pavilion Café and Shop are 300m from the car park. The garden is partially accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. There is a ramped entry at the main garden entrance. There is also access via sloping paths through the orchard opposite the café. Beyond the south lawn, the gardens descend steeply in a series of terraces, the routes are via stone staircases or steep grass and crushed stone pathways. There are unguarded ponds, slopes and drops throughout the garden. There is designated ‘disabled’ parking available, we offer a volunteer operated driver-assisted buggy, an accessible toilet, an accessible wheelchair route through the ground floor of the house and through parts of garden. Please note – we are not able to accommodate pushchairs or large bags in the main house; they can be stored in the summer house adjacent to the shop. We do have hip carriers available to borrow (subject to availability). Please ask at Visitor Reception or upon entrance to the main house for more information
Upton House and Gardens access statement on AccessAble
Accessible route and/or map
The admission leaflet contains a map detailing surfaces and locations of steps and sheer drops. The garden has a level section behind the House and the South Lawn, then descends steeply in a series of terraces, accessed via a mixture of natural grass, woodland and loose stone pathways and stone steps.
Accessible route and/or map - more information
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilets are available in the courtyard by the Shop and in the Pavilion Café. Left-hand transfer and lit by a fluorescent bulb. Paper towels available for hand drying.
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides available that include an introduction to Upton House and Gardens and its collections. These are available upon request at the entrance to the house. All our written interpretation is in large print.
Designated parking
There are 7 designated parking bays for disabled visitors in the main car park, 300 yards from the House and shuttle service is available. There are 3 parking bays for disabled visitors close to the House. Visitors may also drop off disabled passengers at the House before returning to the main car park. Please enquire at Visitor Reception for assistance.
Drop-off point
Visitors may drop off disabled visitors close to the house before returning to the main car park. Our welcome team will be happy to facilitate this on the day. You are also welcome to contact us ahead of your visit if you would like to discuss any arrangements to help plan your visit.
Induction loop
Hearing loops are available in Visitor Reception, Shop and Pavilion Cafe. Portable induction hearing loops are also available to visitors attending talks in the house.
Large print (guide or menu)
All our written interpretation is in large print.
Level access to food outlet
There is level access to the Pavilion Café, part of which is sloped, so you may require assistance.
Level access to shop
Entrance via the Courtyard Plant Centre, The courtyard has a level bonded gravel surface.
Level access/terrain
We are located on the edge of an ice age valley and there are several sheer drops. Most of the garden access is via steep steps and slopes, but can be seen from the edge of the South Lawn which overlooks a 30m drop to the Mirror Pool below. The open rooms on the ground floor are fully accessible.
Photograph album
There are Highlight folders detailing the collection items on display on the Lower Ground Floor available to view in the Entrance Hall or the West landing area on the Ground Floor.
Ramped access/slopes
There is a ramped side access to the House. If you require assistance please ask at the main entrance to the House where the team will facilitate access..
Seating available
There is seating in the Courtyard outside the shop and there is some seating available in the gardens. but you are welcome to bring along a small fold-up chair or rug. Visitor seating is available in every room of the house; please ask any of our house hosts for assistance.
Steps/uneven terrain
The lower terraces of the garden include steps and uneven terrain.
Transfer available
There is a covered golf buggy available between reception and the House, Shop and Pavilion Cafe. This is a volunteer run service; on days when volunteer drivers are unavailable, please ask the welcome team at reception for alternative arrangements.
Wheelchairs available
We have outdoor and indoor wheelchairs available for you to borrow. Please ask our welcome team if you would like a wheelchair; they can also arrange for one to be ready for you at the main house entrance, or at the ramped side entrance. You can contact us in advance to reserve a wheelchair.
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By road
On A422, 7 miles north of Banbury, 12 miles south-east of Stratford-upon-Avon. Signed from exit 12 of M40. From exit 11 follow the signs for the A422 via Wroxton.
Parking: The car park is 300 yards from the house and garden. The car park is locked outside of the opening hours for Upton House and Gardens.
Sat Nav: When using your SatNav please follow the directions to the postcode area, then look for the brown signs to find our car park. The entrance is on the main road, the A422. <p> Longitude and latitude 52.111512, -1.460846 </p>
On foot
footpath SM177 runs adjacent to property, Centenary Way ½ mile, Macmillan Way 1 mile.
By train
Banbury train station is 8.5 miles
Cycling
Cycle parking is adjacent to the Visitor Reception building. There is a small repair kit available upon request at reception.
Upton House sits on top of Edgehill on the A422 between Banbury and Stratford upon Avon and has stunning views over the surrounding countryside.

Banbury train station approximately 8.5 miles

Stratford upon Avon train station approximately 13.7 miles
Oxfordshire Cycle Way 1½ miles.
Plan your route to Upton House and Gardens using the CycleStreets journey planner via the bicycle link below. (This journey planner uses OpenStreetMap data which is generally excellent but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If you come across a footpath or other cycle-prohibited track, please don't ride on it.

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near Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT
01295670266
uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

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