Celebrate a 1930s 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 previous owners created a Christmas family home perfectly in keeping with the arrival of the jazz era.

Premiering Friday 29 November, the house will be decorated to mirror how Lord and Lady Bearsted would have celebrated the festivities in the 1930s, with coordinated Christmas schemes that match the sophistated decor of this country mansion. Pick up a card from four of the rooms giving hints and tips on how to recreate this stunning style in your own homes. As you work your way around the house, delight in our 'winter woodland' display in the Picture Room.

Normal admission applies | Entry to the house is free via limited timed tickets which can be booked upon arrival | Please check the Opening Times for Upton House and Gardens over the winter so as not to miss this Christmas spectacle.

Don't miss our festive calendar, packed with events for all the family!

Deck the halls...

A family enjoying the Christmas tree at Upton House

Upton Makes the House Desirable this Christmas 

Join us for a charmingly stylish Upton Christmas. From 29 November until 23 December, see the house decorated for a 'modern' 1930s Christmas.

Child meeting Father Christmas

Meet Father Christmas at Upton 

From 7 December, we have a festive treat for all good boys and girls. Meet a special guest in our historic kitchens and receive a present before taking part in Christmas paper crafts. £6 per child plus normal admission | Timed tickets only, book on arrival.

Walk our winter wonderland

Winter gardens at Upton, Edgehill

Guided festive family walk with lunch 

Wrap the whole family up warm and join us for a special festive family walk around Upton's estate on the first day of the Christmas holidays. Enjoy spectacular views followed by a warming lunch. Adult and child tickets | Booking essential.

Visitors enjoying the winter gardens at Upton House

New Years Day guided walk with lunch 

Start your new year on the right foot with a guided family walk around Upton's stunning estate. Blow those cobwebs away with a stimulating walk followed by a warm lunch. Booking essential.

Marvel at magical winter scenes at Upton this Christmas
Snowy sunset scene at Upton House and Gardens
Marvel at magical winter scenes at Upton this Christmas