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Wings and things autumn story trail

Find the creatures living at Upton that appear in some of our favourite stories.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us in celebrating National Book Day this autumn. Explore the Woodland Walk and look for the creatures in the story trail. Find out what they get up to in the autumn.

Pick up your free trail at Visitor Reception.

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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. The trail is outside in the Woodland Walk, which can be muddy at this time of year.

Accessibility

The Woodland Walk is level access but paths are woodchip and uneven in some places.

Contact info

Upton House and Gardens

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