Give it a grow - Wednesday 23 March, 11am - 1pm
Join volunteer Lynda outside in the plant centre near the Gift Shop (head for the small gazebo), and find out what seeds to sow in the garden now ready for summer growth. Pick up hints and tips about what to look out for in Upton’s gardens and what you can do at home this time of year in early spring. No booking needed; the sessions are informal and on a drop in basis.
Local walks
Whether you’re in the mood for a gentle walk around the garden, or looking for something more challenging, we've got a range of walking routes to choose from. All walks start from the car park, which is only available to visitors to Upton House and Gardens, including National Trust members. Please note, the car park is locked outside of visiting hours. We recommend checking the opening hours before parking your vehicle. The surrounding land is not in the care of the National Trust; so please follow the Countryside Code. Find out more about our walks here.
Things may be a little different when visiting this year. Usually the garden team of 7 staff and 22 volunteers would spend a whopping 15,500 hours maintaining Upton’s high standards. During Covid-19, our Head Gardener managed the garden singlehandedly for 5 months whilst the rest of the team were furloughed or shielding, and our volunteers were asked to stay at home. Thankfully we now have the team back on board, but it will take 4 - 5 years to get things back on track.