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at Upton House and Gardens

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Summer of stars trail 

Join us for a summer of sun and stars as we celebrate Urania, the Greek Muse of astronomy and astrology.

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on
22 Jul to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 47 other dates or times
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'Muses and More' - an exhibition by Vivienne Beaumont 

Explore 'Muses and More', an exhibition by figurative textile artist Vivienne Beaumont celebrating the Nine Muses, the rare 18th-century Chelsea porcelain group in Upton's collection.

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on
22 Jul to 25 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 34 other dates or times
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Crafting Tuesdays 

Keep little hands happy and busy this summer with fun arts and crafts activities every Tuesday of the school holidays.

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on
22 Jul to 26 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Wildlife Wednesdays 

Give little ones a summer of nature exploration with hands-on fun and discovery every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays.

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on
23 Jul to 27 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 5 other dates or times
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Tai chi and QiGong at Upton House and Gardens 

Join Ben Smith and Jon Day from the British Tai Chi Academy to discover the ancient, meditative Chinese art of Tai Chi and QiGong in these weekly classes suitable for beginners and all levels of fitness.

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on
23 Jul to 24 Sep 2025
at
12:45 to 14:00
+ 9 other dates or times
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Story time Thursdays 

Once upon a time... there was a new story to discover every Thursday at Upton House and Gardens, with fun and adventures for all.

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on
24 Jul to 28 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 12:15
+ 16 other dates or times
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Pottery Popup in the courtyard by Penny Varley 

Penny returns to Upton to exhibit her pottery for sale in the courtyard by the shop. With over 20 years of experience she takes great pleasure in using inspiration from the flora and fauna to embellish her creations.

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on
2 Aug to 3 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Music on the Lawn 

Enjoy live music in the intimate outdoor setting of Upton House and Gardens every weekend this August, up to and including Bank Holiday Monday.

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on
2 Aug to 25 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 14:00
+ 8 other dates or times
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An afternoon of sun and star gazing 

Discover the wonders of the summer skies, as we celebrate the Greek Muse of astronomy, Urania, inspired by a rare Chelsea porcelain figure in our collection.

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on
2 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 15:00
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Pride and Prejudice by Illyria 

Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, award-winning Illyria returns to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style. Bring a picnic and enjoy her at her vibrant, forthright, bitchy best!

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on
9 Aug 2025
at
18:00 to 20:30
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A guided walk along the tip of the Cotswolds 

Discover stunning countryside on the tip of the Cotswolds on this moderate 5-mile walk led by the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens.

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on
15 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 14:00
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Battle of Edgehill guided walk 

Discover stunning views and stories of pitched battle in this guided walk around Edgehill and nearby historic sites.

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on
6 Sep 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
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Paper flower workshop - make your own Aster 

Join paper florist Arlene from ArloArts to create your own everlasting blooms inspired by Upton's National Collection of Asters.

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on
10 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
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Drawing Class: Upton House Interiors 

Lizzie Bentley leads this fun drawing class amidst the galleries at Upton House and inspired by its world-class collection of European art.

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on
16 Sep to 30 Sep 2025
at
10:45 to 12:45
+ 2 other dates or times
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A Journey Through Autumn - Upton's Autumn Trail 

Travel through autumn with three of our Greek Muses, Clio the goddess of history, Calliope the goddess of epic poetry and Urania the goddess of stars.

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on
18 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 45 other dates or times
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Heritage Open Day 2025 

Discover the world-class art collection at Upton House and Gardens, with free entry this weekend only, for Heritage Open Day.

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on
20 Sep to 21 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Sculpture in the Garden at Upton House: 4 to 19 October 

The Oxford Sculpture Group are exhibiting for the first time in the gardens and the Squash Court Gallery at Upton House.

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on
4 Oct to 19 Oct 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 15 other dates or times
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Upton social walks 

Discover the Warwickshire countryside surrounding Upton House and Gardens and meet new people on these gentle-to-moderate walks.

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on
17 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
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Curator's talk - 'Conserving Tintoretto, uncovering hidden histories'. 

Join Property Curator Michelle Leake for a talk about conserving 'The Wise and Foolish Virgins' by the Venetian artist Jacopo Tintoretto, recently featured in series 3 of BBC Two’s Hidden Histories of the National Trust.

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on
24 Oct 2025
at
17:00 to 19:00
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Make an Autumn Equinox Wand and Leaf Rubbing 

Experience the wonders of autumn with our nature based activities this half term.

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on
27 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Christmas wreath-making workshop 

Make your own Christmas wreath under expert guidance with materials sourced from the gardens.

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on
1 Dec to 2 Dec 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times