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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Complete our autumn trail: discover the history of harvest, make a leaf washing line and write a poem. Take a sensory walk through our woodland and find out how Upton's animals are preparing for autumn.

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. 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.

Other

Trail sheet available at Visitor Reception.

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at
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at
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on
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at
17:00 to 19:00

Make an Autumn Nature Wand and Leaf Rubbing 

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on
27 Oct to 31 Oct 2025
at
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