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Upton after hours

Enjoy Upton’s gardens after hours on six special evenings this summer.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Share a picnic with friends and family, meander along the herbaceous terraces with their heady evening scent. Unwind with a book in a tranquil corner. Take time for yourself as you savour the soft light. Join us to experience Upton’s gardens at this precious time of the summer day.

The house will stay open until 4pm with last entry at 3.30pm. The shop will be open until 6.30pm.

From 3.30pm onwards, the entry price will be reduced for non-National Trust members: £6 per adult and £3 per child.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian

Meeting point

Enter via Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Please see the accessibility page on our website for full details about accessibility across the property.

Other

From 3.30pm onwards, the entry price will be reduced for non-National Trust members: £6 per adult and £3 per child.

Contact info

Upton House and Gardens

Upcoming events

'Modern Muse'- an exhibition by Arpita Shah 

Celebrating the nine Greek Muses in our collection, Upton House and Gardens presents ‘Modern Muse’, an exhibition by acclaimed photographic artist Arpita Shah.

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20 Apr to 19 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 90 other dates or times

'The Six Seasons' - an exhibition by Emily Allchurch 

‘The Six Seasons’ is an exhibition of new digital collages by the British artist Emily Allchurch inspired by Bruegel’s ‘Seasons’ paintings from 1565.

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20 Apr to 5 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 76 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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21 Apr to 5 May 2026
at 10:45 to 12:45+ 2 other dates or times

Tai chi at Upton House and Gardens 

Join Debbie Wild from the Swan School of Tai Chi and Qigong to discover this ancient Chinese exercise in these weekly classes suitable for beginners and all levels of fitness.

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23 Apr to 29 Oct 2026
at 11:30 to 12:45+ 24 other dates or times