Seasonal fun in the house and gardens
Colourful Treasures Trail
Sat 4 September to Sun 28 November, £1 per sheet available from Visitor Reception 10am-4pm everyday until 31 October and from 1 November, Friday-Monday, 12noon -3pm.
This autumn families can join us on a colourful treasure hunt. Pick up a special colour wheel and explore the gardens and house to find plants and objects that match the colours. Use your colour wheel to inspire your creativity, as you discover treasures in unexpected places.
Give it a Grow
Wednesday 27 October 10.30am - 1pm, (included as part of admission)
Learn what seeds to plant now and pick up delicious recipes to make with your leftover Halloween pumpkin. Included with admission to Upton House and Gardens.
Please note, 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. Last year because of 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 there is much more work to be done……