Upton House and Gardens

As you wander through the garden catch the early autumn Asters in blues and purples
The summer sunshine helps make a great first impression
Catch the autumn sunshine at Upton
When Lord and Lady Bearsted first saw Upton the hall was full of Victorian clutter

As you wander through the garden catch the early autumn Asters in blues and purples
The summer sunshine helps make a great first impression
Catch the autumn sunshine at Upton
When Lord and Lady Bearsted first saw Upton the hall was full of Victorian clutter

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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Upton House and Gardens

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Autumn at Upton

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.

Close up photograph of a bed of purple Asters

Asters and autumn colour in Upton’s Garden

The colour changes from the blues and purple of the aster collection in September to the reds and oranges of the shrubs in the dry bank in October. Find out what’s looking its best in Upton’s garden this autumn.

Two staff in front of a large model dolls' house inside the house

Calling crafters and artists to contribute to Upton's doll's house

Upton House invites visitors to furnish a special made-to-measure dolls’ 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.

An art collection to rival the best

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.

Stride out for great views and a taste of history

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

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What's on

Framed painting on green wall, winter scene — Important painting by Bruegel back in the gallery after two years of conservation work.

Afternoon Tea Talks

Based on our latest research, this series of talks will reveal more about Upton and its wonderful gardens, art collection and history. Talks are followed by a delicious cream tea. Tickets are just £10 each.

Children balancing on logs — Explore the woodland and create your own adventure

Have an adventure at Upton in October half-term

Take the Nocturnal Nature Trail through the woods and try your hand at some of our half-term craft activities. £2 per child, normal admission prices apply. Stay longer with a visit to the house to see the doll's house or more fun in the garden with the adventure pack.

Christmas at Upton 2017

Crafting for Christmas at Upton House
Chirstmas Evening Tours
Christmas Gift Fayre at Upton House
Festive Family Trail and Father Christmas
Christmas tours for groups at Upton

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Crafting for Christmas at Upton House

There are lot of new crafting workshops at Upton this winter. From wreaths to cooking to paper crafts, there's something new to try at one of our workshops.
Chirstmas Evening Tours

Experience an exclusive evening tour after dark. See the house dressed for a 1920s Christmas, hear stories and pick up tips from the house and garden experts of the day. Warm up with mulled wine and mince pies is the historic kitchen.
Christmas Gift Fayre at Upton House

Join the festivities on 2 & 3 December with local stallholders offering handmade gifts, perfect presents and food and drink. See the house decorated for a 1920s Christmas and warm yourself up with rations served in the restaurant.
Festive Family Trail and Father Christmas

Follow our family trail to see Christmas come to life. Find out about the style and traditions involved in a 1920s Christmas as you explore the house and answer questions. Discover the Christmas department sore window and meet Father Christmas to receive your gift!
Christmas tours for groups at Upton

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.

Nocturnal Nature Trail

Sat 21 Oct 2017

+ 7 other dates

11:00-17:00

Use your trail to identify animals that come out at night and learn all about how they live and appear during the night hours.

Festive Family Trail

Sat 25 Nov 2017

+ 8 other dates

12:00-15:00

Get in the festive spirit with a visit to Upton House decorated for Christmas. Follow our Christmas trail and meet Father Christmas.

Dreaming of the perfect Upton Christmas

Sat 25 Nov 2017

+ 14 other dates

12:00-16:00

Visit Upton's house dressed for a very stylish Christmas

Dreaming of the perfect Christmas evening tours

Sat 25 Nov 2017

+ 4 other dates

17:00-18:00

+ other times

Join us for a guided tour of a very stylish Upton Christmas of the 1920s, discover the hints and tips from the best magazines of the day, with mulled wine and festive treats.

Christmas Gift Fayre

Sat 02 Dec 2017

+ 1 other date

11:00-16:00

Visit our traditional Christmas fayre, where you'll find a variety of delights ideal for presents this Christmas. Stop off for a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.

Crafting for Christmas workshop - Beading

Mon 04 Dec 2017

10:00-12:00

Make something special for Christmas this year at one of our workshops. Join our talented crafter and learn how to bead a beautiful intricate Christmas bauble in an art deco 1920s style.

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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.

Lunch and afternoon tea 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 Upton volunteer team

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 — Autumn view of Charlecote Park gatehouse

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

The long, double herbaceous borders running down to the pond at Upton House, Warwickshire. — Kitty Lloyd Jones' herbaceous border overlooks the Mirror Pool

Conserving the herbaceous border

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.

Green lawn and blue skies with shaddows from tall trees — Take in the countryside view over the lawn and discover the terraced garden inbetween

Keeping the grass growing green

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.

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Groups

People in the gallery — See Lord Bearsted's Old Masters art collection during yout visit

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 — Visitors at Upton House and Gardens

Christmas tours for groups at Upton

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.

Upton House and Gardens