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at Upton House and Gardens

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
1 Sep to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 6 other dates or times

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
3 Sep to 24 Sep 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 3 other dates or times

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

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

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
13 Sep to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 50 other dates or times

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 7 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 12:45
+ 3 other dates or times

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

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

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

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 Treasures of the National Trust.

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on
24 Oct 2025
at
17:00 to 19:00

Make an Autumn Nature 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

Aesop's Fables - Christmas at Upton House and Gardens 

Join us as we re-imagine Aesop's fables this Christmas. See the house decorated with enchanting displays of some of these ancient moral tales.

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on
15 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 48 other dates or times

Aesop's Fables Cheeky Creature Christmas Quest 

We invite children and their families to share the fun of Aesop's ancient and well-known fables, which we've re-imagined with a cheeky hint to Upton. Bring smiles to little faces when you join in with our special family quest.

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on
15 Nov 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
at
11:30 to 15:30
+ 48 other dates or times

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

New Year's Day guided walk 

Start your new year with a gentle guided walk around the Upton estate.

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on
1 Jan 2026
at
10:30 to 12:30