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Summer of Play at Upton House and Gardens

Enjoy playful family days out this summer at Upton House and Gardens from 18 July to 6 September. Normal admission applies.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at Upton House and Gardens. From 18 July to 6 September, join us for sack races, a hobby horse course and even try your hand at reading the weather with our hands-on weather station. Why not enjoy an ice cream in the Pavilion cafe or relax at a shady picnic spot in the garden. Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer.

Explore a range of play across the property with active games like hoola hoops and a Tudor-inspired race in the sunken garden. Budding thespians can perform their own puppet show in the orchard and all ages will love the giant games like Connect 4 and noughts and crosses in the plant centre.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome

Meeting point

Enter via Visitor Reception.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather

Accessibility

Please be advised that there are high steep drops in the garden. If you have questions about your access, please contact us directly.

Other

In the event of high winds, we may have to close the Woodland Walk where some of the play activities are located. Please check the property website on the day before you travel.

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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on
10 May to 19 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 16:30+ 70 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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on
10 May to 5 Jul 2026
at 11:00 to 15:00+ 56 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
14 May to 15 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Create your own portrait makeover 

Make over the portrait of Martin Ruzé and create your own fun mask.

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 14:00+ 8 other dates or times