Make an Autumn Nature Wand and Leaf Rubbing
Experience the wonders of autumn with our nature based activities this half term.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Bring the children along for some fabulous half-term activities, where they can create their own spellbinding autumn wand and colourful, autumnal leaf rubbing pictures.
Also available, on Wednesday 27 October, young nature explorers can discover all about owls, with the opportunity to dissect owl pellets.
Join us for story time on Thursday 28 October, 11am-2.15pm. Listen to our volunteers reading a selection of stories out loud in the second-hand bookshop. There'll be new stories to inspire new adventures and old favourites for comfort and relaxation.
Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians during these sessions.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome, supervised by parent/guardian
- Meeting point
Under the gazebo in the Plant Centre.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
There is level access to all activities.
- Other
All materials are provided.
Upcoming events
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.
Upton social walks
Discover the Warwickshire countryside surrounding Upton House and Gardens and meet new people on these gentle-to-moderate walks.
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.
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.