Celebrate a 1920s Christmas at Upton

Dining room table at Christmas in crystal and silver

If you’re looking for something a little different this Christmas, Upton House has the answer with a festive calendar of events and the chance to see first hand how the new owners in the 1920s created a Christmas family home perfectly in keeping with the arrival of the jazz era.

It’s 90 years since Lord and Lady Bearsted purchased Upton House near Banbury and set about turning it into a comfortable and desirable country home. This Christmas, you can follow the renovations they made and witness the before and after transformation as they set about creating a ‘made to measure’ Christmas.

Visitors to the house will be able to draw inspiration from 1920s house and garden experts and see decorated rooms in the house bring to life hints and tips from the pages of homes and interiors magazines of the period.

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The house will showcase the transition of festive decoration schemes and customs from the Victorian age to the jazz era, including new colour schemes, gift suggestions, wrapping styles, children’s games and costumes, the customary Christmas dance and festive food.

Art Deco highlights in the house include the crystal and silver dining room and a department store feature upstairs, complete with a 1920s Christmas window display.

The festive calendar of events includes a Christmas gift fayre, a series of crafting workshops and themed evening tours around the house. As well as a family trail each weekend with the chance to see Father Christmas.

More Christmas events at Upton

Christmas tree in the bedroom reflected in morror

Christmas Evening Tours 

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 tree on left with mother and daughter walking by, fireplace behind

Festive Family Trail and special guest 

From 7 December, families can follow our Christmas trail to discover the fun of a 1920s Christmas and meet a special guest. Buy your tickets when you book your timed entry to the house at the Land Agent's hut in the shop courtyard. Tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

People shopping at a stall with red table and white walls
Upton House and Gardens   Warwickshire

2018 Christmas fair

Join us on 1 and 2 December for our popular Christmas Fair. This is a great way to get into the festive spirit with a carefully selected range of stalls including some beautiful options for gifts.

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