Warwickshire

Upton House and Gardens

Lord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat with dramatic terraced gardens and world-renowned art collection.

near Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT

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3 visitors strolling on the south front of Upton House & Gardens Warwickshire in winter

Opening times for 1 December 2023
Asset Opening time
House 12:00 - 16:00
Garden 12:00 - 16:00
Restaurant 12:00 - 16:00
Shop 12:00 - 16:00
From 11 November the house will be offering our Christmas presentation inspired by Aesop's Fables. This includes rooms on the Ground and Lower Ground Floors. The Picture Gallery will be closed for conservation during this time. Last entry to the house is half an hour before it closes and on busy days access to the house is via timed tickets; these are available for you to select upon arrival at Visitor Reception. Busy days are usually on weekends, bank holidays and during school holidays. Between November and March, visits to the garden are via the Winter Walk, which includes the hard footpath around the perimeter of the garden, alongside the Mirror Pool and the Woodland Walk. This is in order to protect the fragile grass paths.
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Assistance dogs only
We welcome assistance dogs in all areas of the property if they are wearing their tabards/harness and working. Please ask your dog to toilet before entering the property. A tap is available in the plant centre if you need to refill a water container for your dog. Please ask if you require assistance.
Car park
300 yards from the House, Pavilion Cafe and Shop
Book shop
Located adjacent to the Squash Court Gallery, there is level access via the Quiet Orchard.
Shop
Cafe
Toilet
The House, Pavilion Café and Shop are 300m from the car park. The garden is partially accessible to visitors with mobility impairments. There is a ramped entry at the main garden entrance. There is also access via sloping paths through the orchard opposite the café. Beyond the south lawn, the gardens descend steeply in a series of terraces, the routes are via stone staircases or steep grass and crushed stone pathways. There are unguarded ponds, slopes and drops throughout the garden. There is designated ‘disabled’ parking available, we offer a volunteer operated driver-assisted buggy, an accessible toilet, an accessible wheelchair route through the ground floor of the house and through parts of garden. Please note – we are not able to accommodate pushchairs or large bags in the main house; they can be stored in the summer house adjacent to the shop. We do have hip carriers available to borrow (subject to availability). Please ask at Visitor Reception or upon entrance to the main house for more information
Upton House & Gardens Access Statement
Accessible route and/or map
Level access to food outlet
Accessible toilet
Adapted WC available in the courtyard outside the shop, right hand transfer.
Level access to shop
Braille (guide or menu)
Braille guides available that include an introduction to Upton House and Gardens and its collections. These are available upon request at the entrance to the house.
Level access/terrain
We are located on the edge of an ice age valley and there are several sheer drops. Most of the garden access is via steep steps and slopes, but can be seen from the edge of the South Lawn which overlooks a 30m drop to the Mirror Pool below. The open rooms on the ground floor are fully accessible.
Designated parking
300 yards from the house
Ramped access/slopes
There is a ramped side access to the House. Please ask at the main entrance to the House where you will be directed.
Drop-off point
On days when the transfer vehicle is unavailable please ask at reception upon arrival who will facilitate access for you to the drop off point.
Seating available
In the gardens there is some seating available, but you are welcome to bring along a small fold-up chair or rug. There is seating available in the House, please ask any of our House Hosts for assistance.
Induction loop
Hearing loops are available in Visitor Reception, Shop and Pavilion Cafe.
Transfer available
There is a covered golf buggy available between reception and the House, Shop and Pavilion Cafe. This is a volunteer run service, so on days when it is unavailable please ask the welcome team at reception for alternative arrangements.
Large print (guide or menu)
Available within the house.
Wheelchairs available
Map
Directions via Google Maps
By road
On A422, 7 miles north of Banbury, 12 miles south-east of Stratford-upon-Avon. Signed from exit 12 of M40. From exit 11 follow the signs for the A422 via Wroxton.
Parking: The car park is 300 yards from the house and garden. The car park is locked outside of the opening hours for Upton House and Gardens.
Sat Nav: When using your SatNav please follow the directions to the postcode area, then look for the brown signs to find our car park. The entrance is on the main road, the A422.
On foot
footpath SM177 runs adjacent to property, Centenary Way ½ mile, Macmillan Way 1 mile.
By train
Banbury train station is 7 miles
By bicycle
NCN5, 5 miles. Oxfordshire Cycle Way 1½ miles.
Cycle route information
near Banbury, Warwickshire, OX15 6HT
01295670266
uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 1 December 2023
Asset	Opening time
House	12:00 - 16:00
Garden	12:00 - 16:00
Restaurant	12:00 - 16:00
Shop	12:00 - 16:00

Whole property
Ticket type	Gift aid	Standard
Adult	£15.40	£14.00
Child	£7.70	£7.00
Family	£38.50	£35.00
One Adult Family	£23.10	£21.00
Group Adult		£13.30
Group Child		£6.65

Group of visitors on a guided tour in the Picture Gallery at Upton House and Gardens, Warwickshire

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Group visits to Upton House and Gardens

Bring your group to visit Upton House and Gardens, see the famous art collection, enjoy the beautiful gardens or hear stories of Upton's history as a home.

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