Upton House and Gardens

Wrap up and enjoy a fresh autumn stroll amongst stunning Asters and golden leaves, or let the kids stretch their legs and kick up the leaves in the woodland walk.

Lord Bearsted made Upton his country home in 1927 and set about creating the perfect country residence for his family and growing art collection. Explore the fashionable tastes of the day and learn how to create a home made-to-measure. You can also pre-book house entry here too.

The gardens at Upton are home to many varieties of the beautiful Aster flower, filling the terraces with purples, pinks, blues and whites.

Upton House invites visitors to furnish a special made-to-measure doll's house. Our doll's house project celebrates the craftsmanship, artistic vision and devotion that Lord and Lady Bearsted, their architect, workforce and staff invested in the remodeling of Upton between 1927 and 1936.

Discover the treasures collected by Lord Bearsted over his lifetime. From rare porcelain to paintings by a wide variety of famous artists. All on display throughout the house just as they were in Lord Bearsted’s time.

Choose from one of these scenic walks and make the most of your day by exploring the surrounding countryside.

Come along to one of our series of talks about Upton, its grounds and collections. Followed by afternoon tea in our old kitchen.

Make a start on a new velvet project for the colder months by trying out a new skill in textiles with our talented local artist Lis.

Discover some of the lesser known stories that reflect Lord and Lady Bearsted's Jewish heritage. In 1927 Upton House became the country home of the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, Walter Samuel, philanthropist, noted art collector and Chairman of Shell Oil.

The perfect place to find a memento of your visit. Something new for the garden or an unusual gift for friends. Call in on your next visit and you’ll definitely find something to take home and remember us by.

The Pavilion Restaurant has it all, from coffees and cakes to hot lunches and sandwiches, and open from 11am-5pm. On busy weekends we have extra options for you, why not try afternoon tea at Iris’s Tea Room or grab a take away from the Tea Window.

It’s great to get involved in what we do - it’s fun, interesting and social. Everyone involved helps support our cause. So why not join the team as a volunteer?

Discover supporter groups in and around Warwickshire and get involved in helping the National Trust look after special places

This garden conservation project started in July 2017. Over the next three years a different section of our impressive double herbaceous border will undergo replanting.

Turf maintenance is a year round task for the garden team. Following a regular maintenance programme of weekly checks for the signs of wear and a rotation of areas being open and closed are all part of the turf plan for Upton.

Discover the story of these generous Upton residents and their enduring influence on the estate.

The histories of Upton’s women testify to the new social and cultural opportunities opening up after 1918 – interior decoration, fashion, gardening, sport, art and society entertaining – that offered women new creative ways of expressing themselves in the modern world.

Learn about Kitty Lloyd Jones and how her arrival in the 1930s radically reshaped the garden.