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Join the guests of Lord & Lady Bearsted and experience a weekend house party of a 1930s millionaire
Surrounded by internationally important art and porcelain collections, hear and discover more about family life and soak up 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 – have a sweeping lawn which gives way to a series of terraces and herbaceous borders leading to a kitchen garden, tranquil water garden and spring bulb displays.
Don't miss
- 2012 Year of Art: discover the stories behind our paintings
- Preview the house and collections on our daily Taster Tours
- New for families: activity packs, dressing up and play spaces
- Wander among the colourful 1930s herbaceous borders
- The kitchen garden flourishes in summer and supplies the restaurant
- Winter opening – with new art exhibition and more
Servant's ball

As part of our winter season, join us at weekends in the house for dancing and music as we celebrate the annual ball held for the servants. Leave time to see the new displays and catch an attic tour (places limited).
Attic tours
Timed ticket available from Visitor Reception on arrival. Tours run each open day from 1 November to 21 December.
Events for all
From walks to family activity days, we've got loads of reasons to keep coming to Upton. We are particularly looking forward to our festive gift market on 3 and 4 December, please join us and enjoy a glass of mulled wine.







