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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.

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Afternoon tea set up

Book afternoon tea on Fridays this summer 

Treat yourself and a friend to a delicious afternoon tea in our tea room in the house kitchen, where Iris worked as a kitchen maid in the 1930s. Open every weekend or pre-book a special treat on Friday afternoons at 3pm. £15 per person including a glass of fizz.

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Things to see and do 

How to create and enjoy the perfect home and garden

The Hall with lots of carpets, tables and chairs

Step inside the made-to-measure home  

Come and see the story of Upton’s last house sale. 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.

Painting of boys flying kites, attributed to Godfried Schalcken

Picture-perfect ways to keep the kids amused this summer 

Why not take inspiration for summer holiday entertainment from some of Upton's paintings of happy youngsters...

Pack of activities fro children with magnifing glass, bug box and instructions

Family adventures at Upton this summer 

Here's what you can expect from your visit with the kids this summer holidays. Take a read here before you visit and make the most of your day out.

Back of lady sitting on steps looking our over garden lawn with roses and urn to her left

Summer in the gardens at Upton 

Take a wander through the gardens and see flowers round every corner as you explore the terraced borders. Discover the best locations to head to on your visit.

People in period costume picnicing on the lawn

Picnic in style at Upton House 

Prepare a feast for the family and bring it with you or pick up supplies at the restaurant while you are here. Either way there are lots of lovely spots to choose from to take a break and enjoy the gardens.

The viewpoint at Edgehill

Walks from Upton for all ages  

Choose from one of these scenic walks and make the most of your day by exploring the surrounding countryside. There are shorter walks for little legs, suggested stops and great views.

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What's on 

People picnicing on the lawn at Upton watching a concert

Summertime Jazz Night - 29 July 

Be entertained by the Swinging Bass Band and maybe even join a short jazz dancing taster class with our 1920s dance teachers. Bring a picnic, treat yourself to a drink from the bar and relax on the grass on a lovely summer evening.

Upcoming events

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Afternoon Tea at Iris's

Fri 28 Jul 2017
15:00-16:00
Treat yourself and a friend to a delicious afternoon tea in our tea room in the house kitchen, where Iris worked as a kitchen maid in the 1930s.

Summertime Jazz Night

Sat 29 Jul 2017
19:00-21:00
Enjoy an evening of jazz music in the open air. Bring a picnic, treat yourself to a drink from the bar and relax on the grass on a lovely summer evening.

Music on the Lawn

Sat 05 Aug 2017
13:00-15:00
This summer we are celebrating in the style of the 1920s, with live music performances on the South Lawn every weekend afternoon in August.

Afternoon Tea Talks - Garden History

Sat 16 Sep 2017
15:30-17:00
Join us for a delicious cream tea, followed by a fascinating talk by one of our volunteers. Learn more about Upton House's gardens and their creation by female gardener Kitty Lloyd Jones. We have researched the garden from its beginnings...
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Eating and shopping

Three ceramic bottles against a yellow background

See what's new in Upton's Shop 

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

Afternoon tea set up

Where to eat at Upton?  

The Pavilion Restaurant has it all, from coffees and cakes to hot lunches and sandwiches, and open each day 11am-5pm. At 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.

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Get involved

Volunteer talking to visitors

Join the team at Upton 

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?

Charlecote Park autumn gatehouse icon

Supporter Groups in Warwickshire 

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

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Our work

View of yellow digger working in pond

Conserving Upton's Mirror Pool 

The mirror pool is a striking feature of Upton's Garden. From the lawn you can look down and see the kitchen garden and colourful terraced reflected in it. But its clay liner has a leak, so we need to drain the pool and reline the pool to see the reflections once again.

Mary Berry standong on grass holding bunting outside Upton house

Upton House breaks a Guinness World Record 

Upton house are officially the world record holder for the longest line of knitted bunting. So many people came together to achieve this tremendous feat, more than doubling the world record with their knitting, threading and sewing skills.

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Groups

People in the gallery

Group visits from April 2017 

We have a new range of visits for groups to tie in with our Made to Measure Home presentation. There is a new room in the house for groups to have refreshments, new tours and a dedicated host to help your visit run smoothly.

Visitors admire the Christmas tree at Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire

Christmas tours and meals for groups 

Are you planning a special trip or get-together this Christmas? Why not come to Upton for a meal and more. Christmas themed tours offer something different and are a lovely way to spend time together getting into the festive spirit.

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Venue hire

Lady taking cakes off a stand offered by waitress

Make your occasion a really memorable one 

With a picturesque terrace and Pavillion Restaurant, Upton House and Gardens is the perfect spot to celebrate any special event.

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History

Old Photograph of Lord and Lady Bearsted

The fortune and philanthropy of Lord and Lady Bearsted  

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

View over the mirror pool to the ceder trees

How a pioneering female gardener changed the Upton landscape 

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

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