In 1927 Lord and Lady Bearsted viewed Upton House with ‘the eye of imagination’ and soon set about creating their made-to-measure country home.
Come and explore all that Upton has to offer this half term. Climb over the logs on the Woodland Walk, discover the story of the made-to-measure home, and see what you can find on our nature activity sheet.
Upton House, purchased in 1927 by the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, has been remodelled and is ready to welcome its new owners, staff and guests. This year Upton invites you to a special ‘at home’ with Lord and Lady Bearsted. See the modern age arrive with the Bearsteds’ renovations; discover how they created a made-to-measure home to showcase a world-class art and porcelain collection, including works by Bosch, Stubbs and El Greco. Every ideal home needs a spectacular garden. Lady Bearsted’s passion for plants is revealed with spring bulbs, herbaceous planting and kitchen garden – all reflected in the Mirror Pool.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £13.40 | £12.00 |
| Child | £6.70 | £6.00 |
| Family | £33.40 | £30.00 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £11.00 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
November – March: the winter walk guides you around the perimeter of the gardens. Our main lawns and borders are closed for essential maintenance. House entry is by timed ticket. 9 February to 3 November – We run themed tours in the house from 11am to 1pm on a first come first served basis. Last entry is half an hour before closing, but more time is advised if you wish to include the house.
