Crafting Tuesdays
Keep little hands happy and busy this summer with fun arts and crafts activities available to do every Tuesday.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Engage your children's creativity with a range of fun, tactile arts and crafts activities inspired by Upton's art collection and garden wildlife. From pebble painting to making badges and seed bombs, there's something to try every Tuesday during the school summer holidays. Normal admission prices and small fees apply for some activities. All materials are provided. Recommended for ages 3+. Crafting activities take place under cover in the plant centre.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
Enter via Visitor Reception. Activities take place under cover, outdoors in the plant centre
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather. The overhead covering is open to the elements at the sides.
- Accessibility
The plant centre is level access and activities are accessible, designed for everyone.
Upcoming events
A walk in the woods
Seek out nature in Upton's Woodland Walk and gardens with this fun trail sheet for little explorers.
'Landmarks' an exhibition by David Birtwhistle
Celebrated artist David Birtwhistle returns to Upton House and Gardens to exhibit a selection of his beautiful watercolour paintings, prints and greetings cards in the Squash Court Gallery.
A summer with the collection
Introduce your child to the pleasures and possibilities of great paintings this summer with new interpretation and immersive activities exploring some of Upton's most distinguished collection items.
Jemima Puddle-Duck at Upton House and Gardens
New for 2024, Quantum theatre presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck.